2020 Hyundai Palisade: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 620 complaints
620
Total Complaints
4,400mi
Median Mileage
Visibility/Wiper
Top Issue
23
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
850
25th Percentile
4,400
Median Mileage
10,700
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Visibility/Wiper
114
Engine
100
Unknown Or Other
78
Suspension
56
Electrical System
38
Seat Belts
37
Power Train
34
Body
23
Steering
14
Air Bags
12
Severity Assessment
23
Crashes
7
Fires
24
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"SINCE PURCHASING MY PALISADE, IVE FELT CONSTANT VIBRATING COMING FROM THE GAS PEDAL WHILE DRIVING. IT SEEMS TO HAVE GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW FEELING VIBRATING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THERE IS NO VIBRATING WHILE STATIONARY."
"SINCE PURCHASING MY PALISADE, IVE FELT CONSTANT VIBRATING COMING FROM THE GAS PEDAL WHILE DRIVING. IT SEEMS TO HAVE GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW FEELING VIBRATING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THERE IS NO VIBRATING WHILE STATIONARY."
"SINCE PURCHASING MY PALISADE, IVE FELT CONSTANT VIBRATING COMING FROM THE GAS PEDAL WHILE DRIVING. IT SEEMS TO HAVE GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW FEELING VIBRATING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THERE IS NO VIBRATING WHILE STATIONARY."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Visibility/Wiper
114 complaints
25th: 1,393 mi
Median: 4,364 mi
75th: 7,928 mi
Engine
100 complaints
25th: 7,500 mi
Median: 14,350 mi
75th: 42,500 mi
Unknown Or Other
78 complaints
25th: 450 mi
Median: 2,162 mi
75th: 8,000 mi
Suspension
56 complaints
Median: 77 mi
Electrical System
38 complaints
25th: 2,200 mi
Median: 11,250 mi
75th: 49,280 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 79
FL: 55
CA: 48
PA: 37
NC: 26
IL: 24
OH: 23
NJ: 22
AZ: 22
GA: 21
Who Files Complaints?
0.6%
Original Owners
99.4%
Second+ Owners
Hyundai Palisade — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Side/Window
Campaign 19V802000 | 07/11/2019
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.
Motor
Campaign 22V627000 | 15/08/2022
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.
Trailer Hitches
Campaign 22V633000 | 18/08/2022
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
Buckle Assembly
Campaign 25V607000 | 12/09/2025
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, no
Curtain
Campaign 26V034000 | 23/01/2026
Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for
Maintain Visibility
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Replace wiper blades every 6-12 months
- Keep the washer fluid reservoir full — use winter-rated fluid in cold climates
- Clean the inside of the windshield quarterly to reduce glare
- Address windshield chips immediately — they spread with temperature changes
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28