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2020 Hyundai Palisade reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade holds 536 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 71 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Palisade years here — under the median of the other years, which is 80. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Curtain, Buckle, and Trailer hitch.

2020 Hyundai Palisade
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Complaints

536

Per year

71

Recalls

5

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (132 of 536), then Visibility and wipers (114) and Suspension (60). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 9 that report an injury.

Next to 2021

The 2021 Palisade has 435 complaints, 55 per year. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Hyundai Palisade. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall air bags, side and window, curtain 2026-01-23 · NHTSA campaign 26V034000
Summary 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."
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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.
Recall seat belts, rear or other, buckle 2025-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 25V607000
Summary 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.
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 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 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025.
Recall trailer hitch 2022-08-18 · NHTSA campaign 22V633000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall visibility, windshield wiper, motor 2022-08-15 · NHTSA campaign 22V627000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
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.
Recall air bags, side and window 2019-11-07 · NHTSA campaign 19V802000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (536 total)

Engine
132
Visibility and wipers
114
Suspension
60
Seat belts
51
Electrical system
45
Powertrain
40
Structure
26
Air bags
25
Visibility
18
Forward collision avoidance
17
Seats
15
Steering
14
Fuel and propulsion system
12
Service brakes
12
Trailer hitch
11
Speed control
9
Engine and engine cooling
8
Wheels
7
Back-over prevention
4
Lane departure
4
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

13

Fire-flagged

7

Injury reports

9

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

14201910220205420214320225620235020241192025982026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-24
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-23
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-18
  • "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…"
    Seat belts · filed 2026-09-17
  • "I am filing this safety complaint regarding excessive oil consumption in my 2020 Hyundai Palisade, which presents a direct vehicle stalling and engine failure hazard while driving at highway speeds. My vehicle is…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Palisade all-wheel drive 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Palisade front-wheel drive 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

LX2 generation, 2020–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (3.8L V6) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/60R18 to 245/50R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 5,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 21V840000. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance. Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade holds 536 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 71 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Palisade years here — under the median of the other years, which is 80. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Curtain, Buckle, and Trailer hitch.

What are common problems with a 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (132 of 536), then Visibility and wipers (114) and Suspension (60). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 9 that report an injury.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Palisade has 435 complaints, 55 per year. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Hyundai Palisade been recalled?

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

Owners have filed 536 complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Palisade with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Hyundai Palisade get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Palisade take?

0W-20 (3.8L V6)

What does NHTSA recall 21V-840 cover on the Hyundai Palisade?

NHTSA campaign 21V840000.

What generation is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade?

LX2 generation (2020-present).