Recall homework
There are 5 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Vehicle report
2020 Hyundai Palisade
Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.
5 Total recalls
Jan 23, 2026 Latest recall date
517 Complaint reports
$2,375 Estimated fuel cost
Buyer interpretation
What this record means before you buy
The useful question is not just whether this page has records. It is what those records should make you verify before money changes hands.
Owner complaint pattern
Owner complaints most often mention visibility/wiper, engine, suspension. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.
Service bulletin signal
173 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.
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- Can you show the current VIN recall status for this 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
- Do you have dealer invoices or campaign paperwork for the listed recall repairs?
- Have you noticed any issues related to visibility/wiper, engine, suspension?
- Can I review recent maintenance records before the test drive?
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Safety ratings
Official safety ratings were found for 2 tested variants of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade.
Safety ratings can vary by tested body style, trim, drivetrain,
or variant. Do not assume every trim has the same rating unless
the official record says so.
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD Default | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have?
Verify with official VIN lookup5 official recalls on record for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. 24 matched quarterly completion reports are available.
Latest recall: January 23, 2026
Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN
recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the
manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Consequence | Remedy | Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V034000 | 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. | 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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 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. | Jan 2026 | |
| 25V607000 | 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. | 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. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 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. | Sep 2025 | |
| 22V633000 | 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. | 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. | Aug 2022 | 2025-1 |
| 22V627000 | 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. | 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. | Aug 2022 | 2024-3 |
| 19V802000 | 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. | 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. | Nov 2019 | 2021-1 |
Are there federal defect investigations for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
Official records show 1 federal defect investigation matched to the 2020 Hyundai Palisade.
0 open 1
closed
Investigations are not recalls. They show official defect reviews
and may close without a recall, or may reference a related
campaign when one exists.
| Action | Status | Component | Subject | Opened | Related recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE24021 | Closed | SEAT BELTS | Inadvertent Seat Belt Unlatch | Aug 2024 | None |
Are there manufacturer notices for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
Official records show 173 manufacturer communications on record for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade.
25 warranty 8 service campaigns 0 software/OTA
Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include
service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions,
software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
| Date | Type | Component | Summary | ID / document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a no-start condition. The continuous cooling fan operation is caused by a stuck relay in the engine room PCB block. This bulletin provides instructions to replace the engine room PCB block to ensure the proper operation of the cooling fan. | 11034027 |
| Jun 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | SUSPENSION | Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the self-leveling rear shock absorbers to 10 years/120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the procedure in the bulletin to identify the source of the noise, and if necessary, replace one or both self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Please note that for the first repair, replacement of both rear shock absorbers will be covered by this warranty extension. For subsequent repairs, one or both rear shock absorbers will be covered depending upon the impacted side(s). | 11033836 |
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | SUSPENSION | Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may produce noise from AWD coupling vibrations when making turns caused by a logic error with the All Wheel Drive Electronic Control Unit (AWD ECU). This bulletin provides instructions to update the AWD ECU to reduce the coupling noise. | 11033709 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | ENGINE | Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the engine oil filter housing seal to 15 years / 180,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Please note any vehicles within 15 years / 180,000 miles are covered by this TSB, even if the vehicle is still within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW) of 5 years / 60,000 miles or Powertrain Warranty of 10 years / 100,000 miles (for the original owner). | 11033707 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | ENGINE | Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the engine oil filter housing seal to 15 years / 180,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the procedure in Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 26-EM-012H to replace the engine oil filter housing seal in order to address this condition. Please note that any vehicles within 15 years / 180,000 miles are covered by this TSB, even if the vehicle is still within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW) of 5 years / 60,000 miles or Powertrain Warranty of 10 years / 100,000 miles (for the original owner). | 11033708 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | ENGINE | Some Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the engine oil filter housing seal to 15 years / 180,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the engine oil filter housing seal in order to address this condition. | 11033706 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | SUSPENSION | Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the self-leveling rear shock absorbers to 10 years/120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the procedure in the bulletin to identify the source of the noise, and if necessary, replace one or both self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Please note that for the first repair, replacement of both rear shock absorbers will be covered by this warranty extension. For subsequent repairs, one or both rear shock absorbers will be covered depending upon the impacted side(s). | 11033702 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | SUSPENSION | Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the self-leveling rear shock absorbers to 10 years/120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Please note that any vehicles with Z12 and under 10 years/120,000 miles are covered by this TSB, even if vehicle is within original warranty of 5 years/60,000 miles. | 11033703 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | SUSPENSION | Certain Palisade (LX2) vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads. This may be caused by worn self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the self-leveling rear shock absorbers to 10 years/120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the procedure in Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 26-SS-001H to identify the source of the noise, and if necessary, replace one or both self-leveling rear shock absorbers. Please note that for the first repair, replacement of both rear shock absorbers will be covered by this warranty extension. For subsequent repairs, one or both rear shock absorbers will be covered depending upon the impacted side(s). Please note that any vehicles under 10 years/120,000 miles are covered by this TSB, even if vehicle is within 5 years/60,000 miles. | 11033704 |
| Apr 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use and is valid for original and subsequent owners. | 11032528 |
What are the most common 2020 Hyundai Palisade complaints?
VISIBILITY/WIPER 98
ENGINE 63
SUSPENSION 49
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 45
SEAT BELTS 36
STRUCTURE 17
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13
VISIBILITY 12
POWER TRAIN 11
517 total complaints on record
How much does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade cost in fuel?
Estimated annual cost $2,375 $198/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 21.0 MPG
Energy used 572 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.15 $/gal
Assumptions: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jul 18, 2026)
426 g/mi CO2Fuel score 4/10Smog 5/10