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2020 Hyundai Palisade reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
681
521 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ENGINE
115 complaints
Recalls on record
5
see below
Reported harm
23 reported crashes · 24 injuries · 9 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#709

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Hyundai median

+413

median 268 across 168 Hyundai records

Vs 2018-2022

+417

median 265 complaints in 474 records

Top component share

17%

Engine: 115 complaints

What owners report fails — 2020 Hyundai Palisade

  • ENGINE 115
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER 114
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 82
  • SUSPENSION 59
  • SEAT BELTS 47

5 recalls on record for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade

  • NHTSA 26V034000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
  • NHTSA 25V607000 · 2025 · SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 22V633000 · 2022 · TRAILER HITCHES A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 22V627000 · 2022 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 19V802000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2020 Hyundai Palisade units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade reliable?

NHTSA has 681 consumer complaints on record for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (115 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2020 Hyundai Palisade units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

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

Owners most often report problems with: engine (115), visibility/wiper (114), unknown or other (82), suspension (59). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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