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2020 Hyundai Palisade Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 504 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in visibility/wiper. Owners whose Palisade has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 504 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade:

Visibility/wiper100 complaints
Engine62 complaints
Unknown or other61 complaints
Suspension59 complaints
Seat belts37 complaints
Power train36 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"The instrument cluster seems to fail more so in the hotter weather. the speedometer, rpms and gas gauge just stop working altogether. this seems extremely similar to the issues of other hyundai vehicles that were recalled. the blind spot monitoring turns on and off as it pl…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2025
"When driving it gives warning forward collision assistance system disabled. radar blocked. warning stays for 3 to 5 minutes and goes away. but during that time when car is in cruise it is disabling the cruise mode. i took it dealer and said they need to change the camera modul…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/28/2022
"While driving during snowfall, snow accumulated over wiper area and blocks wipers from moving. we had to pull over on highway in middle of snowstorm and clear the wiper area. extremely dangerous for myself and family. the wipers turn off if there's even a little amount of resi…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/27/2020

NHTSA recall campaigns (5)

Air bags:side/window
07/11/2019 · 19V802000
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.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
15/08/2022 · 22V627000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Trailer hitches
18/08/2022 · 22V633000
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 accum…
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
12/09/2025 · 25V607000
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.
Air bags:side/window:curtain
23/01/2026 · 26V034000
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…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Palisade been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Palisade has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

Based on 504 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade are visibility/wiper, engine, unknown or other.

How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Palisade has had visibility/wiper or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.