2020 Hyundai Palisade power train problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On August 14, 2026, while driving and decelerating, I heard a knocking sound from the engine and the vehicle had difficulty downshifting. As the transmission shifted from second gear to first, the engine stalled immediately and the vehicle dropped into neutral while on the roadway. I lost…”
filed Sep 4, 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.
Power Train problems in other Palisade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 13 | 11% |
| 2025 Palisade | 9 | 4% |
| 2024 Palisade | 13 | 3% |
| 2023 Palisade | 38 | 10% |
| 2022 Palisade | 16 | 5% |
| 2021 Palisade | 23 | 5% |
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.