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2020 Hyundai Palisade: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Palisade years.
536 owner complaints, most about engine. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2020 Palisade?The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has 536 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and visibility/wiper. Owners most often flag excessive engine oil consumption (primarily 2020-2021 models): severe oil burning, often requiring engine replacement under warranty, typically manifesting around 60,000 miles.
Safety record for the 2020 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Hyundai Palisade vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Palisade years only. How we score it
Is 2020 a good year for the Palisade?
Across the 7 Palisade model years we track, complaint volume runs from 306 (2022) to 536 (2020). With 536 complaints, the 2020 Palisade sits above the model's median of 385.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2020 Palisade
air bags:side/window
Campaign 19V802000Hyundai 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.
visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Campaign 22V627000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
trailer hitches
Campaign 22V633000Hyundai 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.
seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
Campaign 25V607000Hyundai 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.
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air bags:side/window:curtain
Campaign 26V034000Hyundai 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."
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
- Very frequentExcessive engine oil consumption (primarily 2020-2021 models)
Severe oil burning, often requiring engine replacement under warranty, typically manifesting around 60,000 miles.
- IsolatedRear differential coupler failure
Noted as a common issue on a 2020 model, requiring replacement.
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Typical used price
Used Palisade listings typically run $21,327–$34,765.
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