2020 Hyundai Palisade vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Hyundai Palisade | 2021 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 533 | 434 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 176 | 127 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,930 mi | 10,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Palisade | Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 129 | 56 |
| Visibility/wiper | 114 | 48 |
| Seat Belts | 51 | 108 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 55 |
| Suspension | 60 | 30 |
| Power Train | 40 | 23 |
| Structure | 26 | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 72 | 28 |
| Stalling | 50 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 29 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 23 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2020 Hyundai Palisade
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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.