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2020 Hyundai PalisadeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 543 owner complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-607 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

2020 Hyundai Palisade
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Palisade median · #3 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 28%Owner complaints54329 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Hyundai Palisade has problems

543 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine1346
Visibility/wiper1150
Suspension610
Seat belts510
Electrical system463
Power train412
Structure263
Air bags255
Visibility181
15 other systems11911

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2020 Hyundai Palisade recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

33%repaired · 2026 Q3

Side/window: curtain

New

Recall 26V-034 · Jan 22, 2026 · 568,576 vehicles · 188,883 repaired

Risk. Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

28%repaired · 2026 Q3

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 25V-607 · Sep 11, 2025 · 568,580 vehicles · 161,552 repaired

Risk. Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2025 Q1

Trailer hitches

Park outside

Recall 22V-633 · Aug 18, 2022 · 244,980 vehicles · 218,878 repaired

Risk. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2024 Q3

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 22V-627 · Aug 15, 2022 · 122,949 vehicles · 103,369 repaired

Risk. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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90%repaired · 2021 Q1

Air bags: side/window

Recall 19V-802 · Nov 7, 2019 · 11,217 vehicles · 10,094 repaired

Risk. Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other Palisade year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Palisade median. How we score

'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2020 Hyundai Palisade safety ratings

2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2020 Hyundai Palisade frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2020 Hyundai Palisade side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2020 Hyundai Palisade side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Inadvertent Seat Belt UnlatchPE24021 · closed Dec 12, 2025
    Led to recall 25V-607
In owners' words

What Palisade owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

• Noticed a rattle sound when taking off and when the car was preparing to stop; All timely maintenance were done at Headquarter Hyundai in [XXX]. Oil change was done by Tires Plus ([XXX]) end of XXX as the car was just over 100k miles, so no warranty. • XXX, notice the rattle sound and notice the…
Complaint 11774132 · Oct 28, 2026
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…
Complaint 11768975 · Oct 5, 2026
My 2020 Hyundai Palisade (3.8L V6) has a persistent engine defect causing sudden stalling and severe oil consumption. Since mid-2019 the engine has stalled without warning when coming to a stop, idled roughly, and made loud puttering noises under light acceleration — a loss-of-power hazard in…
Complaint 11766809 · Sep 24, 2026

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