Notable Issues

2020 HYUNDAI PALISADE Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. This model year has 485 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Visibility/Wiper.

485
Complaints
13
Crashes
5
Fires
16
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
5
Recalls

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Worst 2020 Hyundai Palisade Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
114
complaints

Visibility/Wiper

#2
111
complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
Fires:4
#3
81
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

Crash-related:4
Fires:1
Injuries:3

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Visibility/Wiper114β€”β€”β€”
Engine Problems11114β€”
Uncategorized Issues8141β€”
Suspension Failures59β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues43β€”β€”β€”
Electrical Faults401β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain3511β€”
Structural Problems25β€”1β€”
Airbag Malfunctions1741β€”
Visibility171β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB154β€”β€”
Steering Defects143β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues12β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System11β€”β€”β€”
Brake System111β€”β€”
Trailer Hitches11β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration82β€”β€”
Wheel Issues71β€”β€”
Back Over Prevention4β€”β€”β€”
Lane Departure3β€”β€”β€”
Chest Clip1β€”β€”β€”
Buckle1β€”β€”β€”
Harness1β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Tire Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Engine ProblemsπŸ”₯ FireApr 24, 2026

Component: Engine / Engine and Engine Cooling Description: My 2020 Hyundai Palisade (approximately 155,856 miles) experienced a serious and dangerous engine-related failure that resulted in a vehicle fire. For approximately 8 months prior to the incident, the vehicle was consu…

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V034000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The manuf…

Engine ProblemsApr 23, 2026

Excessive oil consumption - Hyundai is refusing to issue a recall even tho there was a class action lawsuit

Uncategorized IssuesApr 22, 2026

2020 palisades oil was changed ON TIME by my husband and at valvoline but has had extreme oil consumption after hitting around 90,000 and before oil change was due my engine is now ticking and is essentially blown.

Transmission / DrivetrainApr 21, 2026

My 2020 Hyundai Palisade has an excessive and dangerous oil consumption defect. The vehicle consumes approximately 3/4 of a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. At a standard 8,000-mile oil change interval, the engine loses more oil than it holds between services. At approximately 18…

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 17, 2026

I opened a case with Hyundai corporate due to the safety recalls, one being the second row seat belts and now the ejection recall for the third row passenger. I was told to use caution only to my request of a loaner or rental reimbursement. Hyundai is NOT honoring rental reimburs…

Seat Belt IssuesApr 13, 2026

I feel that this is a huge safety issue as I have 3 grandchildren that I watch everyday and have to have 2 of them in the 3rd row and 1 in the middle section, I love this vehicle but know I am afraid to drive it when I have them. This should be fixed immediately. Every day that …

VisibilityApr 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that the front camera was reportedly installed incorrectly, causing the automatic emergency braking system to engage unexpectedly, almost causing several crashes. Additionally, the windshield wiper motor became inoperab…

Suspension FailuresApr 12, 2026

While traveling to Abilene Tx to see my doctor my check engine light came on. I pulled into the Hyundai dealership and ask the service advisor to plug into my vehicle and let me know what was going on. After he talked to his service manager he advised me that they "where to busy"…

Suspension FailuresApr 12, 2026

When driving vehicle there is a loud thumping sound coming from the back end of car and when driving through unstable terrain you could actually hear it more.

Seat-Related IssuesApr 8, 2026

Recall #292 has been open with no remedy for over 3 months

Electrical FaultsApr 8, 2026

Instrument cluster has stopped working. Issue has been confirmed with Matt Bowers Hyundai in Gulfport, MS. Similar to the TSB 22-01-058H. Instrument cluster fails to display RPMs, Temperature, Speed, and Fuel level. Auto Bright headlights fail, seatbelt warning lights fail. Crui…

Engine ProblemsApr 7, 2026

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Structural ProblemsApr 3, 2026

The front moonroof scattered suddenly while driving about 45 mph. No outside impact or other damage. The rear moonroof is in perfect shape. The car has 26,721 miles.

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side seat belt and the second-row driver's side seat belt failed to latch as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the seat belt failures were confirmed…

Seat Belt IssuesMar 30, 2026

Have attempted recall repairs 2 times. Was told I needed to reschedule since parts not available. I brought my vehicle in for repair 3/30/2026 @ 8:20. After noticing my car in back parking lot that did not move from at least 8:50am to 10:10am, I asked service representative what …

VisibilityMar 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V607000 (Seat Belts) and 26V034000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl…

Seat Belt IssuesMar 23, 2026

Hyundai Motor America ATTN: Consumer Affairs Department / Legal Office [XXX] VICE REQUIRES IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION OF RECALL INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT BUCKLES-2020/Hyundai Palisade –XXX To: General Manager, [XXX] Hyundai of [XXX] ] / Hyundai Consumer Affair [XXX] riting to f […

Seat-Related IssuesMar 17, 2026

2020 Hyundai Palisade , burning through quarts of oil at an unusual rate. No oil leaks can be found. SUV is only driven around town. No long mileage trips, no out of state trips exc. This is an extreme problem that should be looked into for this year make a model. I thought Hyund…

Engine ProblemsMar 16, 2026

Last year while traveling on vacation, my family was on the interstate crusing at approximately 70 MPH when the Hyundai Palisade suddenly started shaking and slowing down. It was shaking so bad, I ended up having to turn on my flashers because the vehicle would not accelerate up …

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade.

Recalls for 2020 Hyundai Palisade

5 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

19V802000Jul 11, 2019
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

22V627000Invalid Date
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

22V633000Invalid Date
TRAILER HITCHES

25V607000Dec 9, 2025
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

26V034000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

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2020 Hyundai Palisade β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade reliable?β–Ύ

Notable Issues. The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has 485 NHTSA owner complaints, 13 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Visibility/Wiper (114 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?β–Ύ

#1: Visibility/Wiper (114 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (111 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (81 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?β–Ύ

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has 13 crash-related complaints and 5 fire reports out of 485 total NHTSA complaints. 16 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2020 Hyundai Palisade?β–Ύ

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has notable issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Visibility/Wiper issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Palisade reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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