EngineMedium
3.8L V6 occasional tick and oil consumption on some cars.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check oil level and listen for engine tick.
2020 Hyundai Palisade problems
A 2020 Hyundai Palisade is now 6 years old, so an average example has covered around 81,000 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2020 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is 6 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 81,000 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2020 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~81k miles an average 2020 car has covered.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment reboots, blind-spot camera glitches.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test the screens, cameras and driver-assist features.
TransmissionMedium
8-speed automatic occasional harsh shifts.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test-drive through low-speed shifts.
BodyLow
Interior rattles and door-seal wind noise.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Listen for rattles over bumps and at speed.
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Check this exact carHyundai Palisade · frequently asked questions
Is the Hyundai Palisade reliable?
Yes — it's one of the better three-row SUVs, with mostly minor issues.
Does the Palisade have engine problems?
Generally solid; check oil use and any engine tick on higher-mileage cars.
What should I check on a used Palisade?
Infotainment, transmission feel, oil consumption and rattles.