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2020 Hyundai Palisade Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 1.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
517Complaints
5Recalls
13Crashes
6Fires
16Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (23.2% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Engine complaints here are 1.9× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine120 · 23.2%not available
Visibility/wiper114 · 22.1%not available
Suspension59 · 11.4%not available
Seat Belts50 · 9.7%RecalledRecall 25V607000
Electrical System41 · 7.9%not available
Power Train38 · 7.4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE120 · 23.2%
VISIBILITY/WIPER114 · 22.1%
Unspecified / other82 · 15.9%
SUSPENSION59 · 11.4%
SEAT BELTS50 · 9.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 7.9%
POWER TRAIN38 · 7.4%
AIR BAGS25 · 4.8%
STRUCTURE:BODY24 · 4.6%
STEERING14 · 2.7%

Percentages are the share of the 517 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Air Bags:side/window

NHTSA campaign 19V802000 · 2019 · reported 11/07/2019

Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor

NHTSA campaign 22V627000 · 2022 · reported 08/15/2022

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Trailer Hitches

NHTSA campaign 22V633000 · 2022 · reported 08/18/2022

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · Park outside  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 25V607000 · 2025 · reported 09/12/2025

Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:side/window:curtain

NHTSA campaign 26V034000 · 2026 · reported 01/23/2026

Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

What owners report

“VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 64/65MPH AND UP. NOT SURE IF DRIVESHAFT OR TRANSMISSION. HYUNDAI HAS ISSUED A TSB BUT WILL NOT HONOR IT. I HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 11360790 — filed 09/23/2020 · ENGINE
“I BOUGHT THE CAR IN JAN 2020, AND FOUND THAT IT WAS LEAKING OIL ON JUNE 2020, AFTER 4500 MILES. THE OIL LEAK LOOKS TO…”NHTSA complaint 11329855 — filed 06/20/2020 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

202019118202065202156202274202371202416820251222026

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 120 of 517 NHTSA complaints (23.2%), followed by visibility/wiper (114), unspecified/other issues (82), suspension (59). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have?

517 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V802000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.