Is the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE reliable?

The 2020 Hyundai PALISADE has 681 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.3x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: VISIBILITY problems.

What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE?

Top problems: VISIBILITY (131 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (123 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (94 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE?

Yes, there are 5 recall(s): AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, TRAILER HITCHES, SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN. Contact any Hyundai dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Hyundai PALISADE?

The 2020 Hyundai PALISADE gets 21 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2286. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2020 Hyundai PALISADE?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE is approximately $1,652/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2020 Hyundai PALISADE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2020 Hyundai PALISADE has 681 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 522. The most common issue is visibility problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: 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 re. There are 5 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 7 fire reports filed.

7 fire reports 12 crash reports 13 injuries

681

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

VISIBILITY

131 complaints

19%

• 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 RE
• WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY A VERY SMALL FOREIGN OBJECT HIT THE LOWER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. THE SOUND OF THE HIT WAS BARELY AUDIBLE SO THE OBJECT HAD TO BE VERY SMALL. I DON'T SEE HOW SUCH A SMALL OBJECT COULD BREAK A WINDSHIELD ON A 2 WEEK OLD VEHICLE
• WINDSHIELD CRACKS EASILY. KIA HAS THE SAME ISSUE WITH TELURIDE AND KIA IS REPLACING FOR FREE IF THERE ARE CRACKING ISSUES.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“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 RE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE

Based on 205 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 5K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

171

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

VISIBILITY

In line with typicalmedian 5K mi · 90 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 2K mi · 35 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 15K mi · 15 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

In line with typicalmedian 35K mi · 14 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

In line with typicalmedian 500 mi · 12 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 11K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (5)

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW07/11/2019

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.

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

Fix: 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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2020 Hyundai PALISADE

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,286

Per month

$191

Per mile

19.1¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,527/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$2,001/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2020 Hyundai PALISADE

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,652

Full coverage / month

$138

Liability only / year

$600

vs US avg

-1%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1652

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Hyundai PALISADE Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

60K mi

Spark plugs

90K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

Turbo engines (1.6T, 2.0T) need premium fuel and more frequent oil (some owners service at 5,000 miles).

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Hyundai New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

5 yr / 60K mi

Powertrain

10 yr / 100K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

7 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / unlimited mi

10 years/100K powertrain warranty is transferable only to first purchaser after initial owner

These are the terms for a new Hyundai. If you're buying a used 2020 PALISADE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Hyundai dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 681 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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VISIBILITY: 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 RE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 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. T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Hyundai dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)