Model year record

2020 Hyundai Palisade

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,029 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V034000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
568,576
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-22
Owners notified
2026-06-26

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V607000

Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
568,580
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-11
Owners notified
2026-06-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V633000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
244,980
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-18
Owners notified
2022-10-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V627000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
122,949
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-15
Owners notified
2022-12-13

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V802000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
11,217
Reported to NHTSA
2019-11-07
Owners notified
2019-12-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine22025,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1174,328 mi
Unknown or other1102,162 mi
Suspension9477 mi
Seat belts8837,000 mi
Electrical system6415,000 mi
Power train6415,000 mi
Air bags4470,000 mi
Structure: body32500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system23
Seats222,500 mi
Service brakes182,500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings16
Steering162,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling1383,000 mi
Vehicle speed control122,500 mi
Trailer hitches11
Visibility940,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking8
Wheels710 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly695,390 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4
Lane departure: warning414,000 mi
Visibility: windshield410,000 mi
Lane departure: assist314,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings2
Chest clip, buckle, harness2
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer237,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system1
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1128 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer: sensor/sending unit1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication113,700 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Structure: body: door1
Suspension: rear116,000 mi
Tires: bead116,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 2021 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.