Last updated: 2026-10-10

Hyundai Palisade

Hyundai Palisade Years to Avoid

7 scored model years (2020–2026) · model average 65/100

Skip the 2020 model year. Its windshields crack early, the rear self-leveling shocks fail again and again, and the 3.8L V6 can burn oil with no warning. The 2022 is the year to buy, with fewer complaints and fewer recalls than 2020.

Verdict

Avoid
2020 59/100
Buy
2022 65/100
Model average
65/100
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Hyundai Palisade Years to Avoid

These model years score significantly below the Hyundai Palisade average of 65/100.

#YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaintsTop Issue
1202059/100Mixed7521Visibility Wiper (100)

Why These Years Should Be Avoided

59
MixedReliability score: 59 out of 100, rated Mixed

2020 Hyundai Palisade

Windshield cracking leads the 2020 complaints, often within the first few thousand miles, and replacement glass can crack again. Rear self-leveling shocks clunk and fail, often between 20,000 and 37,000 miles. The 3.8L V6 can burn oil with no low-oil warning, and one engine caught fire. This year also has 7 recalls.

7 recalls521 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Visibility Wiper (100), Suspension (68), Unknown Or Other (63), Engine (62), Power Train (42), Seat Belts (41)

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What Are Common Hyundai Palisade Problems?

Palisade brake problems

317 complaints

Most reported in 2024, 2025, 2023

2024: The ABS triggers when braking over uneven ground at low speed, and the car keeps rolling.

SEAT BELTS

234 complaints

Most reported in 2021, 2022, 2023

2021: Buckles release on their own while the car is moving, often with a click followed by the seat belt chime.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

220 complaints

Most reported in 2020, 2023, 2021

2020: Windshields crack from small pebbles at ordinary speeds, often within the first few thousand miles.

SUSPENSION

136 complaints

Most reported in 2020, 2021, 2022

2020: Self-leveling rear shocks fail and keep failing.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

134 complaints

Most reported in 2021, 2023, 2024

2021: Windshields crack easily.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

125 complaints

Most reported in 2021, 2020, 2023

2021: Child safety locks fail repeatedly.

Best Hyundai Palisade Year to Buy Instead

65
GoodReliability score: 65 out of 100, rated Good

2022 Hyundai Palisade

The 2022 has far fewer owner complaints than the 2020 (241 against 521) and fewer recalls (5 against 7). It also has one fire report, where the 2020 has five. It has been on the road long enough to show its record. Owners still report seat belt buckles that unlatch, so check that repair.

Score: 65/100 (Good)5 recalls241 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2022 Hyundai Palisade has 5 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Hyundai Palisade years should I avoid?
Avoid the 2020. It has the most complaints of any year, 521, plus 7 recalls and 5 fire reports. Owners report early windshield cracks, failing rear shocks, and oil burning in the 3.8L V6. The 2021 also rates lower than later years but is not flagged.
Which Hyundai Palisade year has engine problems?
The 2020 is the year with engine trouble in the data. Owners say the 3.8L V6 burns oil with no low-oil warning, and some engines seized. One caught fire. Engine problems are not listed for the other years.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade a good year?
The 2021 rates good, and it has 6 recalls and 354 owner complaints. Seat belts lead the complaints. That is better than the 2020 but still more than the 2022, which has 241 complaints, so the 2022 is the safer buy.
Is a newer Hyundai Palisade safer to buy than the 2022?
Not necessarily. The 2025 and 2026 rate highest, but they have had less time on the road to collect complaints. The 2026 has only 23. The 2022 has a longer record, and that record is better than the early years.
What should I check on a 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
Ask whether the seat belt buckle repair is done, since owners report buckles unlatching and parts delays. Test the wipers and check the windshield for cracks. Owners also report tow package wiring fire risk and child safety lock faults.

How we score every Hyundai Palisade model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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