2020 Hyundai PALISADE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
529 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
4,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 163 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 127 of 529 complaints (24.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 44 | 8.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 30 | 5.7% |
| Braking behavior | 30 | 5.7% |
| Steering behavior | 24 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 14 | 2.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 127 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 114 |
| Unknown Or Other | 84 |
| Suspension | 59 |
| Seat Belts | 50 |
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Power Train | 40 |
| Air Bags | 25 |
Engine: 127; Visibility/Wiper: 114; Unknown Or Other: 84; Suspension: 59; Seat Belts: 50; Electrical System: 44; Power Train: 40; Air Bags: 25
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 138 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 138; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (138). 366 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 102 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 119 |
| 2026 | 91 |
2019: 14; 2020: 102; 2021: 54; 2022: 43; 2023: 56; 2024: 50; 2025: 119; 2026: 91
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 44 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 30 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 30 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11481125 · 2022-08-25 (August 25, 2022)
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while his wife was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough driving. The contact later discovered that the engine oil level was extremely low. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer performed an oil consumption test, an engine leak down, engine compression test, and carbon cleaning on the engine; however, the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The manufactu…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11481125 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11489473 · 2022-10-16 (October 16, 2022)
The alternator suddenly failed. This caused the batter to rapidly deplete and lose all electrical function of the vehicle. Loss of power steering, breaks, lights, instrument cluster and gauges. basically the vehicle rolled to a stop. Further investigation has shown that this issue is not uncommon on the Palisade. A quick google search revealed dozens of people with the same issue. Since it’s on several year models of the Palisade it points to the alternator. It goes out and the battery cannot support the electronics.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11489473 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11329855 · 2020-06-20 (June 20, 2020)
I BOUGHT THE CAR IN JAN 2020, AND FOUND THAT IT WAS LEAKING OIL ON JUNE 2020, AFTER 4500 MILES. THE OIL LEAK LOOKS TO BE SIGNIFICANT AS I HAD FOUND DROPS AND PUDDLES ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. THE OIL LEAK SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION/ENGINE CONNECTION AREA, OR POSSIBLY THE UPPER OIL PAN. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY STILL IN DEALER SERVICE FOR REPAIR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11329855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11360790 · 2020-09-23 (September 23, 2020)
VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 64/65MPH AND UP. NOT SURE IF DRIVESHAFT OR TRANSMISSION. HYUNDAI HAS ISSUED A TSB BUT WILL NOT HONOR IT. I HAVE ASKED 2X FOR DEALER SERVICE DEPT. TO EVALUATE THIS PROBLEM. THEY SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE TO HONOR THIS TSB. I HAVE SEEN ON FORUMS OTHERS ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM WITH CARS MADE IN DECEMBER 2019. IT IS PAINFUL TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND I DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS THE DRIVESHAFT, WILL IT BREAK? WILL THE TRANSMISSION FAIL? THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR PURCHASED NEW AND IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND I CANNOT GET H…
Owner-reported narrative. 77 miles reported. Look up ODI 11360790 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11244752 · 2019-08-18 (August 18, 2019)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 11244752 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11317795 · 2020-03-12 (March 12, 2020)
I PURCHASED A NEW 2020 HYUNDAI PALISADE SEL FROM QUIRK HYUNDAI IN BANGOR MAINE ON 3/06/2020, UPON GETTING IT HOME AND USING IT WITH MY CHILDREN, WE DISCOVERED THAT THE WALK THROUGH SHOULDER BUTTON, IF PRESSED, WILL STILL CAUSE THE SEAT TO FOLD AND SLIDE FORWARD EVEN WITH A PASSENGER, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THIS FUNCTION IS STILL ENABLED. I HAD MY 8 YEAR OLD TRIPLETS IN THE VEHICLE ON 3/07/2020, AND WE WERE DRIVING IN TOWN TO THE LOCAL RESTAURANT. CHILDREN, BEING INQUISITIVE, WERE INSPECTING EVERY FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN THEI…
Owner-reported narrative. 416 miles reported. Look up ODI 11317795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11257246 · 2019-09-22 (September 22, 2019)
LESS THAN 2 MONTHS INTO A BRAND NEW VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED DURING A RAINSTORM ON THE HIGHWAY ALONG THE LINE OF THE WIPERS. NOTHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD OTHER THAN RAIN. THE DEALER IS MAKING US PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR RECALIBRATION AND TINTING, DESPITE THE FACT WE HAVE INSURANCE. SAFELITE IS REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD. IT TOOK 3 WEEKS TO GET THE WINDSHIELD. ALSO, THE STEERING MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11257246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11327118 · 2020-06-03 (June 3, 2020)
2100 MILES AND THE DIGITAL AND ANALOG SPEED ODOMETER BOTH STOPPED WORKING. THE GAS GAUGE ALSO ACTED ERRATIC. IT WASN'T SHOWING THE GAS AS FULL BUT THE TANK HAD JUST BEEN COMPLETELY FILLED (PICTURE HAS EXAMPLE OF BOTH). DEALERSHIP UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND RESET THE VEHICLE TO FACTORY SETTINGS AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. I WORK FOR A CAR ELECTRICAL COMPONENT MANUFACTURING SUPPLIER AND IT IS BELIEVED THIS IS CAUSED BY SOFTWARE WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BECAUSE THE SPEED ODOMETER AND THE FUEL GAS AREN'T CONNECTED WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11327118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11708666 · 2026-01-04 (January 4, 2026)
The GDI v6 motor that’s in it shudders and rattles when at idle. There’s metallic shavings and gas smell on the dipstick. It’s always low on oil and smokes a little at idle aswell. It’s completely ran out of oil and been to the shop 3x so far in a years time. Add oil to it every 2-3 weeks at this point ,It’s not leaking oil it’s definitely burning it. Once the dealership even had to come tow it to the shop the car shut off in the middle of the road and then again in the driveway as my wife was trying to turn into the driveway she lost all power…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11708666 at NHTSA ↗