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2020 Hyundai Palisade Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 130 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, 24% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 5,043.5 miles. A recall (22V627000) covers a wiper motor that can become inoperative, requiring free replacement of the driver-side wiper arm.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
130
24% of 536
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
5,044 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Windshield develops a small crack after a minor pebble or debris strike, then rapidly spreads into a long crack or spider pattern within hours.
  • Owners report windshield cracking with very little or no audible impact, sometimes at very low mileage shortly after purchase.
  • Windshield wipers reportedly seize or fail to clear the glass during heavy snow or rain, causing a loss of visibility while driving.
  • Automatic wipers activate on their own with no rain or debris present, according to some owners.
  • A recall addresses a wiper motor that can become inoperative, leading dealers to replace the driver-side wiper arm.

When 2020 Hyundai Palisade visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 22, 2019, latest Aug 14, 2026.

2020 Hyundai Palisade visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per quarter362019 Q32020 Q32021 Q32022 Q32023 Q32025 Q12026 Q3
130 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (36).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade

  1. NHTSA 22V627000Aug 15, 2022Visibility & Wipers122,949 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

    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.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Palisade model year

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

  1. 2020130 (24%)
  2. 202162 (14%)
  3. 202253 (17%)
  4. 202371 (18%)
  5. 202414 (4%)
  6. 202510 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have?
NHTSA lists 130 complaints in this area for the 2020 Palisade, which is 24% of the 536 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade wipers?
Yes. Recall 22V627000 covers 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles where the windshield wiper motor may become inoperative; dealers replace the driver-side wiper arm free of charge.
At what mileage do these wiper and windshield problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 5,043.5 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2020 Palisade, with no fires reported.
How does the 2020 Palisade compare to other years for this problem?
The 2020 model year has the highest share at 24%, compared to 14% in 2021, 17% in 2022, 18% in 2023, 4% in 2024, and 4% in 2025.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.