2020 Hyundai Palisade: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2020 Hyundai Palisade? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 485 complaints, with Visibility/Wiper as the top reported area.
2020 Hyundai Palisade Fuel Economy
β EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2020 Hyundai Palisade trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2020 Hyundai Palisade Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested β showing 2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
14.3% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
14.3% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade has 485 owner complaints, 13 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Visibility/Wiper. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Palisade
- Model year
- 2020
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 485
- Crash-related complaints
- 13
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Visibility/Wiper
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 22
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 19 / 26
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2020 Hyundai Palisade Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Visibility/Wiper
Engine Problems
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Visibility/Wiper, Engine Problems, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2020 Hyundai Palisade
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the windshield wipers and visibility systems for proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine, suspension, and seat belt repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the windshield wipers and visibility systems for proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine, suspension, and seat belt repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on reported components.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2020 Hyundai Palisade, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA data for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, complaints are concentrated in visibility/wiper and engine problems, with a moderate number of crash-related reports. The data suggests potential issues with these systems, but the low confidence level means these patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Visibility/Wiper and Engine Problems account for the majority of complaints, with 114 and 111 reports respectively.
- Suspension Failures and Seat Belt Issues also appear frequently, with 59 and 43 complaints.
- There are 13 crash-related complaints, though the overall confidence in the data is low.
- Visibility/Wiper complaints are the most numerous, indicating possible issues with wiper performance or visibility systems.
- Engine Problems are the second most common complaint, suggesting potential powertrain concerns.
- Suspension Failures and Seat Belt Issues are also notable, with 59 and 43 complaints respectively.
All 2020 Hyundai Palisade Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 114 | β | β | β | |
| Engine Problems | 111 | 1 | 4 | β | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 81 | 4 | 1 | β | |
| Suspension Failures | 59 | β | β | β | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 43 | β | β | β | |
| Electrical Faults | 40 | 1 | β | β | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 35 | 1 | 1 | β | |
| Structural Problems | 25 | β | 1 | β | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 17 | 4 | 1 | β | |
| Visibility | 17 | 1 | β | β | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 15 | 4 | β | β | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 3 | β | β | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | β | β | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | β | β | β | |
| Brake System | 11 | 1 | β | β | |
| Trailer Hitches | 11 | β | β | β | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 2 | β | β | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | 1 | β | β | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | β | β | β | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Chest Clip | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Buckle | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Harness | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | β | β | β |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. Type a keyword (e.g. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
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 consuβ¦
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 manufβ¦
Excessive oil consumption - Hyundai is refusing to issue a recall even tho there was a class action lawsuit
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.
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 18β¦
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 reimbursβ¦
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 β¦
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 inoperabβ¦
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"β¦
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.
Recall #292 has been open with no remedy for over 3 months
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. Cruiβ¦
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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.
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 confirmedβ¦
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 β¦
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 reasonablβ¦
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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 Hyundβ¦
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 β¦
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade.
2020 Hyundai Palisade Recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2020 Hyundai Palisade Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade reliable?βΎ
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 485 owner complaints, 13 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2020 Hyundai Palisade shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?βΎ
#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?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?βΎ
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, NHTSA complaints include 13 crash-related reports and 5 fire reports out of 485 total complaints. 16 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?βΎ
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2020 Hyundai Palisade?βΎ
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Visibility/Wiper during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
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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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.