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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2021 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.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

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 2021 Hyundai Palisade 2020 Hyundai Palisade Difference
Total recalls 6 5 Palisade has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 398 498 Palisade has 100 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 6 / 1 / 8 / 0 13 / 6 / 9 / 0 Palisade has 13 more severity reports
Defect investigations 5 1 Palisade has 4 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 115 164 Palisade has 49 more communications
Recall completion reports 34 24 Palisade has 10 more reports
Warranty programs 18 18 Similar
Service campaigns 8 8 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jan 23, 2026 Jan 23, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 28, 2026 May 30, 2026 Palisade has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Seat Belts
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Engine
  • Suspension
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 21 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,850 $2,850 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2021 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 seat belts and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2021 Hyundai Palisade

  • Seat Belts: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors

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

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.

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