2020 Hyundai Palisade electrical system problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving 70mph on the highway, all instrument cluster speed gauges go to 0mph and I lose ability to manage speed through cruise control. Was driving blind and had no clue what speed I was going and was extremely worried for my safely. Dealership said my instrument cluster has failed, won’t cover…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“I recently purchased this vehicle, and shortly after, it began having serious powertrain issues. When I accelerate, the vehicle intermittently loses power and starts shaking violently. It feels like the engine or transmission is slipping or failing. The RPMs surge and drop rapidly, and the vehicle…”
filed May 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a…
26-EE-007H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Palisade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 27 | 26% |
| 2025 Palisade | 8 | 3% |
| 2024 Palisade | 13 | 3% |
| 2023 Palisade | 35 | 9% |
| 2022 Palisade | 29 | 10% |
| 2021 Palisade | 54 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.