2020 Hyundai Palisade vs 2020 Volvo XC90
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Hyundai Palisade | 2020 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 520 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 174 | 248 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,860 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Palisade | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 123 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 114 | 0 |
| Suspension | 60 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 50 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 8 |
| Power Train | 38 | 3 |
| Structure | 25 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 69 | 0 |
| Stalling | 46 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 28 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
2020 Hyundai Palisade
2020 Volvo XC90
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.