2020 Hyundai Palisade Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 52 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, 10% of its 536 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 500. A related recall (22V633000) covers tow hitch harness debris risk and advises parking outside.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 52
- 10% of 536
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report persistent wind noise or whistling from the front doors, windows, and sunroof at highway speeds, in some cases as low as 30 mph.
- Several owners describe windshield cracks starting near the rear-view mirror mount or after minor debris strikes, then spreading quickly.
- Some owners report the second-row seat popping loose or sliding unexpectedly while driving, including a case where a passenger seat came unsecured at 35 mph.
- One owner reported the second-row walk-through seat could fold and slide forward even with a passenger seated, including while the vehicle was moving with children aboard.
- A few owners noted early wheel hub rust and leakage visible through the wheel caps within the first few thousand miles.
- One owner reported a fire that started in a closed garage shortly after parking, with no crash involved.
When 2020 Hyundai Palisade body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 13, 2019, latest Aug 25, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade
- NHTSA 22V633000Aug 18, 2022Structure & Body244,980 vehiclesPark Outside
Trailer hitches
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.
Structure & Body complaints by Palisade model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade?
- NHTSA lists 52 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Palisade, which is 10% of the 536 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2020 Palisade?
- Yes. Recall 22V633000, reported August 18, 2022, covers 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles with a tow hitch harness that can be damaged by debris; owners are advised to park outside until repaired.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2020 Palisade?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2020 Palisade is 500 miles, suggesting many issues appeared very early in ownership.
- What kinds of Structure & Body problems do owners report most on the 2020 Palisade?
- Owners most often report wind noise from doors, windows, and the sunroof at highway speeds, along with windshield cracking and second-row seat security issues.
- Did any 2020 Palisade Structure & Body complaints involve fire or injury?
- Yes. Among the 52 complaints, NHTSA records 1 fire and 2 injuries, with 0 crashes reported.