Oil consumption and cracked windshields
The 2020 Palisade has about 660 complaints per 100,000 sold, the most of any Palisade. Oil consumption and windshields that crack easily lead the list.
Updated November 2026 · based on 542 owner complaints and 5 recalls
656 1.3x the Palisade average
5 free to fix at a dealer
Every Palisade year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Oil consumption
The V6 uses oil between changes.
Fix: Diagnosis first; engine repairs can exceed $5,000
Engine
Windshield crack
Small chips spread into large cracks.
Fix: Windshield $500 to $1,200
Visibility and wipers
Recalls
Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Seat belt buckles that fail to latch may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 Hyundai Palisade
- Check the oil level on the dipstick.Knocking, ticking or rattling from the engine, especially when cold, can mean worn bearings, lifters or a stretched timing chain. These are engine-out repairs costing thousands.134 of the 542 owner complaints about the 2020 Palisade involve the engine (25%).
- Look closely at the windshield.Windshields on some of these cars crack easily. On cars with camera safety systems, a new windshield also needs the cameras recalibrated, which can cost $800 to $1,500.44 of the 542 owner complaints about the 2020 Palisade involve the glass and visibility (8%).
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2020 Palisade has 5 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2020 Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Oil consumption and cracked windshields. The 2020 Palisade has about 660 complaints per 100,000 sold, the most of any Palisade. Oil consumption and windshields that crack easily lead the list.
How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have?
5 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2020 Hyundai Palisade problems?
Oil consumption; Windshield crack.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.