2020 Hyundai Palisade recalls

5 safety recalls, 542 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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5Recalls
542Complaints
20Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Hyundai Palisade recall list

Air Bags recall

26V-034
January 23, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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."
Safety risk
Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.

Seat Belts recall

25V-607
September 12, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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.
Safety risk
Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Trailer Hitches recall

Park outside22V-633
August 18, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Visibility recall

22V-627
August 15, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Safety risk
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Air Bags recall

19V-802
November 7, 2019 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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.
Safety risk
Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

2020 Hyundai Palisade owner complaints

542 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 7 fires, 16 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine134
Visibility/Wiper115
Unknown or Other87
Suspension61
Seat Belts51
Electrical System46
Power Train40
Structure26
Air Bags25
Visibility18

Recent complaints

October 28, 2026Unknown or OtherEngineFuel/Propulsion System

• Noticed a rattle sound when taking off and when the car was preparing to stop; All timely maintenance were done at Headquarter Hyundai in [XXX]. Oil change was done by Tires Plus ([XXX]) end of XXX as the car was just over 100k miles, so no warranty. • XXX, notice the rattle sound and notice the engine tremble when stopping. Returned to Tire Plus for diagnostic. XXX - TECH NOTED NO OIL ON DIPSTICK UPON ARRIVAL. CUSTOMER ADVISED TO DO OIL CHANGES MORE FREQUENTLY AT 3,000 MILE INTERVALS; NO VISIBLE OIL LEAKS AT THIS TIME - INTERNAL ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. POTENTIAL PISTON RING OR ENGINE BEARING ISSUE CAUSING OIL CONSUMPTION. COMPUTERIZED ENGINE ANALYSIS. • My safety was at risk when the oil

October 14, 2026Visibility/Wiper

Windshield has cracked multiple times

October 9, 2026SteeringUnknown or Other

On three separate occasions, when turning left, the steering wheel locked briefly at the 11pm position and there was a clunking noise. It released after a second or two. Obviously having steering lock is a severe safety issue. I have had it at Haselwood Hyundia in Bremerton, WA for a week and because they cannot reproduce the issue themselves, they are sending me home with the car unfixed. There were no warnings or other notifications and apparently no diagnostic codes.

October 8, 2026Electrical System

My 2020 Hyundai Palisade experienced repeated instances of the engine cooling fan continuing to operate after the vehicle was completely shut off. In one instance, the fan ran for about 90 minutes after shutdown. After the vehicle was driven again, it ran for approximately another 45 minutes after shutdown. On a subsequent occurrence, the fan continued running until it discharged the battery enough that the vehicle would not start. Southtowne Hyundai in Newnan, Georgia subsequently diagnosed the cause as an internal PCB block failure and replaced the engine-room PCB block pursuant to Hyundai Technical Service Bulletin 26-EE-007H, which addresses battery drain caused by continuous cooling-fan

October 5, 2026Engine

My 2020 Hyundai Palisade (3.8L V6) suffered an engine failure at approximately 108,000 miles. On September 3rd,2026 , while driving at about 65 mph, the engine began knocking loudly. There was no warning before this happened and the engine light had not come on. The vehicle was taken to Shottenkirk Hyundai, an authorized Hyundai dealer, which diagnosed a connecting rod bearing failure. The repair order states: "Replace engine assembly due to piston slap on front bank caused by rod bearing failure." The dealer says the entire engine must be replaced. The vehicle has been maintained with regular oil changes. The failure was internal and was not caused by a crash, impact, or outside damage. I b

2020 Hyundai Palisade crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Hyundai Palisade: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 14.3%.

2020 Hyundai Palisade recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The most recent, filed January 23, 2026, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2020 Hyundai Palisade problems?

Owners have filed 542 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (134 reports), followed by visibility/wiper.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade safe?

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

Contact any authorized Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.