2020 Hyundai Palisade: raw data

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vehicle2020 / hyundai / palisade
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-06-14)
complaints533 on file (2019-08-18 → 2026-09-17)
recalls5
investigations1
fars14 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Engine oil consumptionENGINE70 complaints2024-10 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 504 total)palisade-2020-engine-oil-consumption
  • 11736804 It is burning much more oil per 1000 miles than the Hyundai website says is normal. It has kept burning oil at a very high and abnormal rate. To the point of having to carry oil while driving. Nothing happened to make this start, it just began!
  • 11722650 The engine burns 1 quart per 1000 miles of driving
  • 11733053 2020 palisades oil was changed ON TIME by my husband and at valvoline but has had extreme oil consumption after hitting around 90,000 and before oil change was due my engine is now ticking and is essentially blown.
  • 11718428 engine is consuming alot of oil i have to put a quart every week and it has a smell of burning near the engine and white smoke at the back tail pipe.
Rear shock and suspension noiseSUSPENSION39 complaints2024-09 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 504 total)palisade-2020-rear-suspension-shocks
  • 11742108 I have a 2020 palisade limited with the self leveling shocks. I have about 78,000 miles on the car. I am on my second set of replacement of the rear shocks. Well, guess what? I'm starting to hear that clunking noise again. I love my palisade but quickly becoming tired of this…
  • 11712271 I purchased a new 2020 Hyundai Palisade SEL. When I only had 47,683 miles I had my rear shocks replaced for the third time. Poor handling, and noise when the shocks fail. The shocks needing replaced was confirmed by the dealer service department. No warning lamps or messages…
  • 11730653 When driving vehicle there is a loud thumping sound coming from the back end of car and when driving through unstable terrain you could actually hear it more.
Seat belt buckle recallSEAT BELTS35 complaints2024-09 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 504 total)palisade-2020-seat-belt-buckle-recall
  • 11741083 I have taken my car to Jerry V's Honolulu, and Tony's Hyundai here on Oahu, neither dealership has been able to remedy this issue with my seatbelts. The recall has been out for a while and they cannot seam to get a part in stock. My seatbelts are not always locking, and this is…
  • 11711704 I have a seatbelt recall and the parts are still in back order. I don't feel safe driving my car since my seat belt did come in clapped while driving
  • 11724267 The system does not alert me if someone is sitting in 3rd row without seatbelt. No one has been injured, but i noticed it in January 2026. Not sure how long it has been happening.
Third-row airbag recall remedy delayAIR BAGS17 complaints2025-09 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 504 total)palisade-2020-third-row-airbag-recall
  • 11742349 There has been a recall issued on the 3rd row air bags for 6 months with no remedy still available. NHTSA Recall Number 26V034000 was issued in Jan 2026, and as of today, the manufacturer still not released a remedy.
  • 11729831 Recall #292 has been open with no remedy for over 3 months
  • 11733366 The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V034000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The…
Transmission shudder and hesitationPOWER TRAIN26 complaints2024-09 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 504 total)palisade-2020-transmission-shudder-hesitation
  • 11724202 Since about 90,000 miles I have noticed a shudder from my transmission. It has progressed and having transmission issues. I have had regular maintenance done on my car and have even replaced the transmission fluid twice and the shudder is continuing to happen. I have looked at…
  • 11720969 I own a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The vehicle began jerking while driving, particularly during acceleration and shifting, prior to reaching 100,000 miles. Over time the issue worsened, and the vehicle started failing to accelerate properly when pressing the gas pedal. There have…
Panoramic sunroof glass shatterSTRUCTURE8 complaints2025-04 → 2026-04 (sample of 200 most-recent of 504 total)palisade-2020-panoramic-sunroof-shatter
  • 11729046 The front moonroof scattered suddenly while driving about 45 mph. No outside impact or other damage. The rear moonroof is in perfect shape. The car has 26,721 miles.
  • 11722914 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? "The tempered glass panel of the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was in motion. The glass exploded outward with a loud report similar to a gunshot.…
  • 11708686 Rear sunroof exploded randomly.

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
5332019-08-182026-09-17137ENGINE:129; VISIBILITY/WIPER:114; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:85; SUSPENSION:60; SEAT BELTS:51

Recalls all years →

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19V80200007/11/2019AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWHyundai 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.Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.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.
22V62700015/08/2022VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
22V63300018/08/2022TRAILER HITCHESHyundai 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.A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.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.
25V60700012/09/2025SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYHyundai 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.Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.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.
26V03400023/01/2026AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINHyundai 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."Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

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PE24021closedInadvertent Seat Belt UnlatchSEAT BELTS2024-08-072025-12-1225V607On August 7, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24021 to investigate complaints alleging inadvertent unlatching of seat belts in model year (MY) 2020-2023 Hyundai Palisade vehicles manufactured by Hyundai Motor America. The complaints alleged that, without warning, the seat belts sometimes inadvertently unlatch, increasing the risk of injury due to full loss of seat belt protection in the event of a crash. As a result of information exchanged as part of the investigation, on April 3, 2025, Hyundai initiated a warranty extension policy for seat belt buckles on model year 202

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202414legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Hyundai Palisade vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/hyundai/palisade
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 Hyundai Palisade},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/hyundai/palisade}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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