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All cars · Hyundai Palisade · 2020

2020 Hyundai Palisade. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index258100 = average car
Complaints269NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold111,397U.S. model year
Per 100K sold241complaints
Year rank#3 of 3#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.8L 6-cylAuto (S8)FWD19 / 26 / 22Regular$2,850
3.8L 6-cylAuto (S8)AWD19 / 24 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,200 and 13,700 miles. Median 4,500, from 163 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine15,0006,500–101,1009
Wipers & visibility4,4001,400–8,00080
Seat belts67,00034,000–88,2008
Electrical11,2001,700–56,70010
Transmission & drivetrain15,0000–121,0005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Wipers & visibility41%
Engine8%
Body structure7%
Electrical6%
Transmission & drivetrain5%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
5411379015

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 26V034000 Jan 2026 Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain

    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.

    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. 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.

  • 25V607000 Sep 2025 Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Buckle Assembly

    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.

    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. 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 letter

  • 22V633000 Aug 2022 Trailer Hitches

    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.

    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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.

  • 22V627000 Aug 2022 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

    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.

    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.

  • 19V802000 Nov 2019 Air Bags / Side/Window

    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.

    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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 186.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedInadvertent seat belt unlatch20242025

Manufacturer communications 180

Hyundai filed 180 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

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Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2020258269111,397Wipers & visibility
202124722786,539Wipers & visibility
202222823182,688Seat belts
202338040689,509Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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