2020 Hyundai Palisade Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade.

< older2021
Complaints
640
Crashes
23
Fires
7
Injuries
24
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2020 Hyundai Palisade Problems

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

#1114 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:5,441 mi
#2102 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:38,972 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
#358 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:1,696 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade.

Wipers & Visibility
114
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,441
Engine Problems
102
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
38,972
Suspension Failures
58
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,696
Seat Belt Issues
42
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,857
Electrical Faults
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,437
Transmission / Drivetrain
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
51,417
Body Structure
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
2,283
Airbags
15
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,350
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
2,600
Seat-Related Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,986
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
6,500
Trailer Hitches
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,517
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
2,500
Visibility
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
31,992
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
10
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,608
Sunroof/Moonroof
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer:Sensor/Sending Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Hyundai Palisade

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,516,302 vehicles.

26V034000Air Bags:side/window:curtain
~568,576 affected

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."

25V607000Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
~568,580 affected

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.

22V633000Trailer Hitches
~244,980 affected

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.

22V627000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
~122,949 affected

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

19V802000Air Bags:side/window
~11,217 affected

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.

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2020 Hyundai Palisade — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has 640 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wipers & Visibility with 114 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
Top reported problems: Wipers & Visibility (114 complaints, avg 5,441 mi); Engine Problems (102 complaints, avg 38,972 mi); Suspension Failures (58 complaints, avg 1,696 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 22,083 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade include 23 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 24 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,516,302 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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

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

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