2020 Hyundai Palisade

◆ Worse than typical

2020 Hyundai Palisade
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2020: 515 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2020	515
2021	412
2022	287
2023	378
2024	365
2025	224
2026	98

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 23%

23% of complaints: engine — 120 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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I had just pulled into a (handicapped) parking space at my bank in Marana Az. as I prepared to stop with the brake still depressed, the car suddenly surged, with the tach going to 5000rpm.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240813

VISIBILITY/WIPER 22%

22% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 114 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 59 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 50 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191220 — air bags

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V802000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2020 — complaint volume: 515

R 20221013 — trailer hitches

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 22V633000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221213 — visibility

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 22V627000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240807 — PE (closed 20251212)

Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch

R 20260626 — seat belts

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 25V607000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260626 — air bags

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 26V034000 — check if this car was fixed