2020 Hyundai Palisade problems and complaints

Owners have filed 534 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The most-reported areas: Engine (130), Visibility/Wiper (114), Unknown Or Other (85).

Key takeaways

  • 534 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 13 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine13024%
Visibility/Wiper11421%
Unknown Or Other8516%
Suspension6011%
Seat Belts5110%
Electrical System458%
Power Train407%
Structure265%
Air Bags255%
Visibility183%
Forward Collision Avoidance173%
Seats153%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD5/55/55/54/5
2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2026-09-18

I am reporting severe and recurring oil consumption in my 2020 Hyundai Palisade that could cause engine damage, engine seizure, stalling, or a sudden loss of power while driving. On April 14, 2026, at approximately 89,950 miles, an authorized Hyundai dealership documented that the engine had consumed approximately 1.3 ...

Seat Belts - filed 2026-09-17

My 2020 Hyundai Palisade is affected by NHTSA Safety Recall 25V607 / Hyundai Recall 283 involving the first- and second-row seat belt buckle assemblies. The recall was initiated in 2025, and my vehicle remains unrepaired approximately one year later. This defect has actually occurred in my vehicle. Seat belts have rele...

Engine - filed 2026-09-15

I am filing this safety complaint regarding excessive oil consumption in my 2020 Hyundai Palisade, which presents a direct vehicle stalling and engine failure hazard while driving at highway speeds. My vehicle is currently consuming approximately 5 quarts of engine oil every 3,000 miles. This severe oil loss occurs r...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.