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KM8R54HE1LU••••••2020 Hyundai PALISADE
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2020 Hyundai PALISADE build (16 vs 6).
16on this build
536on the model
93builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Visibility/wiper 4Structure 2Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineOct 2026
My 2020 Hyundai Palisade (3.8L V6) suffered an engine failure at approximately 108,000 miles. On September 3rd,2026 , while driving at about 65 mph, the engine began knocking loudly. There was no warning before this happened and the engine light had not come on. The vehicle was…
Service BrakesJul 2026
When attempting to use engine braking to control descent on mountain roads, the vehicle failed to slow. Engine RPMs increased and speed increased requiring significant brake usage. Last year the vehicle performed as expected as deceleration was controlled via downshifting with…
SuspensionMar 2026
While traveling to Abilene Tx to see my doctor my check engine light came on. I pulled into the Hyundai dealership and ask the service advisor to plug into my vehicle and let me know what was going on. After he talked to his service manager he advised me that they "where to…
StructureDec 2024
1. The paint (all the way down to the metal), in more than 3 spots, has started peeling off. 2 spots are about 2 feet each, so about 4 feet in total of missing paint. The silver on my rims has also started to peel off. 2. Paint has peeled off in large chunks which is unsafe. 3.…
Visibility/wiperSep 2023
Windshield developed a 30 in crack without hitting anything on the road. Other owners report a similar problem on a Facebook group
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8R54HE1LU069577 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.