How many airbag complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have?

NHTSA lists 25 airbag complaints for the 2020 Palisade, which is 5% of the 536 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?

Yes. NHTSA lists two airbag-related recalls: campaign 26V034000, covering improper deployment of third-row side curtain airbags, and campaign 19V802000, covering mounting bolts that could damage side curtain airbags during deployment.

Have airbag problems on the 2020 Palisade caused injuries or crashes?

NHTSA complaint data ties the airbag issues to 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 67,000 miles.

Do other Palisade model years have similar airbag complaint rates?

NHTSA data shows airbag complaint shares of 2% for 2021, 3% for 2022, 5% for 2023, 5% for 2024, and 13% for 2025, compared to 5% for 2020.

2020 Hyundai Palisade Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 25 airbag complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, 5% of that year's 536 total complaints, tied to 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries at a median 67,000 miles. Two related recalls (26V034000 and 19V802000) cover side curtain airbag deployment and mounting bolt defects.

Airbags complaints: 25; 5% of 536
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 67,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report front and passenger airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including collisions involving intersections, hydroplaning, and ditches.
Side curtain airbags reportedly failed to deploy for third-row or passenger positions even when driver airbags or seatbelts activated.
Some owners describe the airbag warning light illuminating intermittently when a passenger sits in the front seat, tied to a front-seat airbag sensor that dealers replaced multiple times without resolving the issue.
One owner reported a fire that started near the front driver's side while the vehicle was parked in a closed garage, unrelated to a collision.
Several owners mention delays getting recall repairs completed because dealers lacked replacement parts for the side curtain airbag recall.
One complaint describes the airbag system deactivating intermittently while a passenger was seated in the front seat, with no determined cause.

When 2020 Hyundai Palisade airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 20, 2019, latest Jul 8, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2026 (5).

Airbags recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade

NHTSA 26V034000Jan 22, 2026Airbags568,576 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain
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.
NHTSA 19V802000Nov 7, 2019Airbags11,217 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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.

Airbags complaints by Palisade model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202025 (5%)
20219 (2%)
202210 (3%)
202321 (5%)
202421 (5%)
202531 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have?: NHTSA lists 25 airbag complaints for the 2020 Palisade, which is 5% of the 536 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?: Yes. NHTSA lists two airbag-related recalls: campaign 26V034000, covering improper deployment of third-row side curtain airbags, and campaign 19V802000, covering mounting bolts that could damage side curtain airbags during deployment.
Have airbag problems on the 2020 Palisade caused injuries or crashes?: NHTSA complaint data ties the airbag issues to 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 67,000 miles.
Do other Palisade model years have similar airbag complaint rates?: NHTSA data shows airbag complaint shares of 2% for 2021, 3% for 2022, 5% for 2023, 5% for 2024, and 13% for 2025, compared to 5% for 2020.