2020 Hyundai Palisade power train problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Cylinder 1 and 6 rod bearing failure, plus complete destruction of piston number 6. On highway engine failed, sudden loss of power to move vehicle.”
filed Jul 5, 2026
“Premature engine fail. Excessive oil consumption due to piston ring failure. Maintenance has been done on car on regular basis. No check engine light. Carson was services at dealership 4 months ago.”
filed May 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Palisade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Palisade | 11 | 11% |
| 2025 Palisade | 6 | 3% |
| 2024 Palisade | 10 | 3% |
| 2023 Palisade | 37 | 10% |
| 2022 Palisade | 16 | 5% |
| 2021 Palisade | 22 | 5% |
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.