2020 Hyundai Palisade problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (114) · Engine (75) · Suspension (53)
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163 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain 2026-01-22 · campaign 26V034000 · 568,576 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this rec
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:buckle Assembly 2025-09-11 · campaign 25V607000 · 568,580 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. O
Trailer Hitches 2022-08-18 · campaign 22V633000 · 244,980 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor 2022-08-15 · campaign 22V627000 · 122,949 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:side/Window 2019-11-07 · campaign 19V802000 · 11,217 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 186.
Service bulletins (180)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-017H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain palisade (lx2) and santa fe (nc) vehicles equipped with lambda ii 6-cylinder engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume s
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · Z05 OL · Warranty Program/Extension
certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. this warranty extension only applies to factory-applied paint and does not cover collision-related paint
Engine 2026-08-03 · Z15 OL · Warranty Program/Extension
certain 2020 – 2025 model year palisade vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. at hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. in an effort to meet this commitment, the warranty
Showing the 6 most recent of 180 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-28 · Unknown Or Other“• 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 engine tremble when stopping. returned to tire pl…”
2026-10-14 · Visibility/Wiper“windshield has cracked multiple times …”
2026-10-09 · Unknown Or Other“on three separate occasions, when turning left, the steering wheel locked briefly at the 11pm position and there was a clunking noise. it released after a second or two. obviously having steering lock is a severe safety issue. i have had it at haselwood hyundia in bremerton, wa for a week and because they cannot reproduce the issue themselves, they…”
2026-10-08 · Electrical System“my 2020 hyundai palisade experienced repeated instances of the engine cooling fan continuing to operate after the vehicle was completely shut off. in one instance, the fan ran for about 90 minutes after shutdown. after the vehicle was driven again, it ran for approximately another 45 minutes after shutdown. on a subsequent occurrence, the fan conti…”
2026-10-05 · Engine“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 hyundai, an authorized hyundai dealer, which dia…”
2026-09-28 · Suspension“there is pre-mature failure of the rear shocks/struts. vehicle is a 2020 hyundai palisade limited with 70,000 miles on it. normal wear and tear with no excessive use and never towed anything. hyundai dealerships are backed up for service appointments. i was finally able to get in for an appointment, and they confirmed pre-mature shocks/struts failu…”
2026-09-24 · Engine“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 traffic. in 2026 the dealer began formal oil consumption…”
2026-09-23 · Engine“defect & safety hazard: severe internal manufacturing defect causing catastrophic engine oil consumption and sudden, un-warned engine stalling. the vehicle completely shuts down at highway speeds, on inclines, and at stops. this sudden loss of motive power deactivates power steering and braking assists, creating an immediate multi-vehicle collision…”
2026-09-18 · Engine“i am reporting severe and recurring oil consumption in my 2020 hyundai palisade that could cause engine damage, engine seizure, stalling, or a sudden loss of power while driving. on april 14, 2026, at approximately 89,950 miles, an authorized hyundai dealership documented that the engine had consumed approximately 1.3 quarts of oil in only 1,275 mi…”
2026-09-17 · Seat Belts“my 2020 hyundai palisade is affected by nhtsa safety recall 25v607 / hyundai recall 283 involving the first- and second-row seat belt buckle assemblies. the recall was initiated in 2025, and my vehicle remains unrepaired approximately one year later. this defect has actually occurred in my vehicle. seat belts have released/unlatched while the vehic…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.