Hyundai sued over alleged brake defects in 2023–2025 Palisade vehicles

Hyundai Palisade class action lawsuit overview:

• Who: Three Hyundai owners filed a class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America.
• Why: The plaintiffs claim Hyundai Palisade vehicles have defective anti-lock braking or traction control systems.
• Where: The Hyundai class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court.
• How to get help: If you own or lease a 2023 or 2024 Hyundai Palisade and have experienced braking issues, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit against Hyundai.

A new class action lawsuit alleges Hyundai sold its 2023-2025 Palisade vehicles with faulty brakes that the automaker has refused to repair.

Lead plaintiff Camille Maldonado filed the class action complaint against Hyundai on May 9 in California federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.

According to the lawsuit, Hyundai sold defective 2023-2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicles wth defective anti-lock braking systems or traction control systems that impair the vehicles’ ability to decelerate when driving over uneven surfaces.

This defect causes miscalculations of wheel speed when the brakes are applied on rough or uneven road surfaces, leading to the rapid release and reapplication of the brakes, resulting in longer stopping distances than expected, the plaintiffs explain.

Hyundai knew about Palisade defect and failed to repair it, lawsuit says

Despite advertising the Palisade as having top safety features, Hyundai has failed to repair the defect within a reasonable time, the plaintiffs say. As a result, many owners have been forced to continue driving their cars with faulty brakes.

The lawsuit further alleges Hyundai knew about the brake defect through pre-production testing, early consumer complaints and warranty data but failed to disclose it to consumers before selling the vehicles. Hyundai has not yet responded to the allegations.

The lawsuit claims Hyundai’s sale of the defective vehicles and failure to repair them constitutes a breach of its express warranty, violates New York and Ohio consumer protection laws and gives rise to claims for fraudulent concealment and unjust enrichment.

The plaintiffs seek to represent all New York and Ohio residents who purchased or leased a 2023-2025 Hyundai Palisade vehicle, and they demand damages and restitution for the alleged defect.

Meanwhile, if you own or lease a 2020–2023 Hyundai Palisade and have experienced seat belts that unexpectedly unlatch while driving, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit investigating this safety defect.

What do you think of the allegations in this Hyundai Palisade class action lawsuit? Let us know in the comments.

The plaintiffs are represented by Trinette G. Kent of Lemberg Law LLC.

The Hyundai Palisade class action lawsuit is Maldonado, et al. v. Hyundai Motor America, Case No. 8:25-cv-00983, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

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