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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

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More recall homework

2020 Hyundai Palisade

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2020 Hyundai Palisade

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Fuel data incomplete

Check the details

Fuel-cost estimates are not listed for both vehicles.

Short answer: Palisade needs more recall homework, Palisade has more complaint activity and Palisade has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2020 Hyundai Palisade 2019 Hyundai Palisade Difference
Total recalls 5 0 Palisade has 5 more recalls
Total complaints 498 0 Palisade has 498 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 13 / 6 / 9 / 0 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 Palisade has 28 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 0 Palisade has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 164 0 Palisade has 164 more communications
Recall completion reports 24 0 Palisade has 24 more reports
Warranty programs 18 0 Palisade has 18 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 8 0 Palisade has 8 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jan 23, 2026 None listed Palisade has a listed date
Latest complaint May 30, 2026 None listed Palisade has a listed date
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Engine
  • Suspension
  • No top categories listed
Different
Fuel type Gasoline Not listed Different
Efficiency 21 combined MPG Not listed Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,850 Not listed Fuel data incomplete
Safety-rating records 2 0 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2020 Hyundai Palisade

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had visibility wiper and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2019 Hyundai Palisade

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Do you have recent maintenance and inspection records?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2020 Hyundai Palisade

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Suspension: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2019 Hyundai Palisade

  • General condition: service records, warning lights, leaks, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show