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KM8R5DHE1LU••••••2020 Hyundai PALISADE
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2020 Hyundai PALISADE build (16 vs 6).
16on this build
515on the model
93builds in total
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 5Engine 3Trailer Hitches 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJul 2026
On or about XXX I brought my vehicle into the dealership as my 2020 Hyundai palisade suffered a severe, sudden engine malfunction while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle began shaking violently, losing power, and making loud mechanical noises forcing me to navigate…
Seat BeltsJul 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The…
Air BagsJan 2026
There has been a recall issued on the 3rd row air bags for 6 months with no remedy still available. NHTSA Recall Number 26V034000 was issued in Jan 2026, and as of today, the manufacturer still not released a remedy
SuspensionAug 2025
Rear suspension making popping sound at low speed. Rear shocks have also seemed not performing properly over potholes at one time causing an error code for the AWD system. Had local dealer make repairs for TSB for this know issue of shock mounting insulators. Vehicle noise was…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2024
UNKNOWN The sunroof shattered as we were driving down the interstate. To our knowledge nothing hit the sunroof to make it shatter. We did not see any rocks or debris. This is a safety issue as if we wouldn’t have had the inside shade closed we would have been showered with glass…
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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 KM8R5DHE1LU087447 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.