2020 Hyundai Palisade electrical system problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I believe this is related to RECALL 235, Veh was parked on the street, thank god. The Palisade then spontaniusly caught fire, fire department had to be called and insurance company says its a total loss. Fire started in the rear driver side.”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“This vehicle has suffered two identical, catastrophic electrical failures causing an immediate and total loss of engine power while traveling at highway speeds. The first incident occurred after the engine was replaced under a Hyundai extended warranty. The dealership service department blamed that…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a…
26-EE-007H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Palisade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 27 | 23% |
| 2025 Palisade | 8 | 3% |
| 2024 Palisade | 14 | 4% |
| 2023 Palisade | 39 | 10% |
| 2022 Palisade | 30 | 10% |
| 2021 Palisade | 55 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.