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2020 Hyundai Palisade recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 541
Latest campaign: Jan 23, 2026

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	–	Jan 23, 2026	26V034000 19V802000
Seat belts	1	–	Sep 12, 2025	25V607000
Trailer hitches	1	1	Aug 18, 2022	22V633000
Visibility	1	–	Aug 15, 2022	22V627000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 23, 2026Latest campaign


Jan 23, 202626V034000	Air bags: side/window curtain Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V034000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." Risk Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V034000 · Jan 23, 2026
Sep 12, 202525V607000	Seat belts: rear/other buckle assembly Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V607000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch. Risk Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Passengers are advised to insert the belt firmly into the buckle with a quick and direct motion, pulling on the belt to confirm the seat belt is fully secured, until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assemblies, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning October 23, 2025. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 283. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 13, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V607000 · Sep 12, 2025
Aug 18, 202222V633000	Trailer hitches A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 22V633000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. Risk A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235. Campaign NHTSA 22V633000 · Aug 18, 2022
Aug 15, 202222V627000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V627000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail. Risk Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233. Campaign NHTSA 22V627000 · Aug 15, 2022
Nov 7, 201919V802000	Air bags: side/window Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V802000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V802000 · Nov 7, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component541

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

541Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

16Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	133	25	1	5	0
Visibility/wiper	115	21	0	0	0
Unknown or other	86	16	4	1	3
Suspension	61	11	0	0	0
Seat belts	51	9	0	0	0
Electrical system	46	9	1	1	4
Power train	40	7	1	1	0
Structure	26	5	0	1	2
Air bags	25	5	4	1	7
Visibility	18	3	1	0	2
Forward collision avoidance	17	3	4	0	4
Steering	15	3	3	0	1
Seats	15	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	12	2	0	0	0
Service brakes	12	2	1	0	1

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Visibility/wiper
“Windshield has cracked multiple times”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771038
Steering
“On three separate occasions, when turning left, the steering wheel locked briefly at the 11pm position and there was a clunking noise. It released after a second or two.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770153
Electrical system
“My 2020 Hyundai Palisade experienced repeated instances of the engine cooling fan continuing to operate after the vehicle was completely shut off. In one instance, the fan ran for about 90 minutes after shutdown.”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769818

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2020 Hyundai Palisade recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The most recent, 26V034000 (reported January 23, 2026), concerns air bags. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Hyundai Palisade recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: seat belts (1), trailer hitches (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 133 complaints out of 541 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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