The 2020 Hyundai Palisade's elevated safety profile includes 5 recall campaigns and 487 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

487

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V8020002019-07-11

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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22V6270002022-15-08

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Hyundai 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.

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22V6330002022-18-08

TRAILER HITCHES

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.

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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25V6070002025-12-09

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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26V0340002026-23-01

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

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."

Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has accumulated 487 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility/wiper98

02Engine53

03Suspension48

04Unknown Or Other45

05Seat Belts32

487 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Palisade Fuel Economy

21–22mpg combined

19city

24-26hwy

$2,000-$2,100/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade ranges from 21 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Palisade FWD - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

Palisade AWD - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Hyundai Palisade

38States

27%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 38 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

2,68913%

CACalifornia

1,7378%

FLFlorida

1,2046%

AZArizona

1,1115%

GAGeorgia

1,0885%

PAPennsylvania

1,0845%

NYNew York

7884%

MOMissouri

7133%

NCNorth Carolina

6743%

DEDelaware

6683%

ILIllinois

6003%

MNMinnesota

5563%

OHOhio

5433%

NJNew Jersey

5162%

TNTennessee

5102%

MDMaryland

4452%

DCWashington DC

4182%

OKOklahoma

3992%

COColorado

3972%

INIndiana

3802%

WA349

UT341

WI290

RI274

NH270

IA233

CT230

VA229

OR212

AL199

NE199

MI186

MA172

LA170

ID149

NV145

HI134

KY120

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Hyundai Palisade Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade a good car to buy?

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is visibility/wiper, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

NHTSA shows 5 recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

Depending on configuration, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade delivers 21–22 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

VISIBILITY/WIPER is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, based on 487 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.