2020 Hyundai Palisade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Palisade years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 541 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. That is the most of any Palisade model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine (133 complaints, 25%), typically at around 15,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 7 fires, 16 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 541owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Hyundai Palisade problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 133 | 25% | 15,000 | “oil consumption” (37%) | — |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 115 | 21% | 4,364 | “windshield cracked” (23%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 86 | 16% | 2,162 | — | — |
| Suspension problems | 61 | 11% | 2,539 | “rear shocks” (31%) | — |
| Seat Belts problems | 51 | 9% | 67,000 | “seat belt” (27%) | — |
| Electrical System | 46 | 9% | 11,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 40 | 7% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 26 | 5% | 500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 25 | 5% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 18 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 15 | 3% | 3,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 3% | 2,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 2% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 11 | 2% | 25,550 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 1% | 10 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 1% | 128 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 1% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Hyundai Palisade recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window:curtain
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly; seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
Risk: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
Trailer hitchesPark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Palisade vehicles. The mounting bolts used to secure the side curtain air bags may damage the side curtain air bags during deployment.
Risk: Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 186.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch (PE24021) — opened Aug 7, 2024, closed Dec 12, 2025, led to recall 25V607.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Windshield has cracked multiple times
On three separate occasions, when turning left, the steering wheel locked briefly at the 11pm position and there was a clunking noise. It released after a second or two. Obviously having steering lock is a severe safety issue. I have had it at Haselwood Hyundia in Bremerton, WA for a week and…
My 2020 Hyundai Palisade experienced repeated instances of the engine cooling fan continuing to operate after the vehicle was completely shut off. In one instance, the fan ran for about 90 minutes after shutdown. After the vehicle was driven again, it ran for approximately another 45 minutes after…
My 2020 Hyundai Palisade (3.8L V6) suffered an engine failure at approximately 108,000 miles. On September 3rd,2026 , while driving at about 65 mph, the engine began knocking loudly. There was no warning before this happened and the engine light had not come on. The vehicle was taken to Shottenkirk…
There is pre-mature failure of the rear shocks/struts. Vehicle is a 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited with 70,000 miles on it. Normal wear and tear with no excessive use and never towed anything. Hyundai dealerships are backed up for service appointments. I was finally able to get in for an…
Other Hyundai Palisade years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 124 | 3 |
| 2025 Palisade | 251 | 3 |
| 2024 Palisade | 392 | 5 |
| 2023 Palisade | 405 | 5 |
| 2022 Palisade | 313 | 5 |
| 2021 Palisade | 445 | 6 |
| 2020 | 541 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
Owners most often report engine, visibility/wiper, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 133 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Hyundai Palisade a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Palisade model years, the 2020 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.