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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KM8R5DHE6LU135427 · Checked Oct 26, 2026
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KM8R5DHE6LU•••••• 2020 Hyundai PALISADE

This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2020 Hyundai PALISADE build (13 vs 6).

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536on the model
93builds in total
Most reported Engine 4 Visibility/wiper 4 Suspension 3 Service Brakes 2

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Air Bags Sep 2024
Engine is sucking the life out of this vehicle meaning it is consuming more than normal oil. Oil consumption, I had the testing done. And Hyundai has done nothing about fixing the issues Well I am the second owner of this vehicle and it should be laws in place for the second…
Suspension Aug 2024
The rear shocks have failed multiple times on my vehicle. The original shocks failed under 50k miles. I had them replaced on February 14 with OEM shocks at the dealership. The replacement rear driver side shock began leaking last week, approximately 6.5 months after install. It…
Engine Jan 2024
Transmission issues. Many people are experiencing this and have had to replace transmissions on these!!! Help!
Visibility/wiper Feb 2021
With snow, the wipers just stop working if too much snow piles up in the well even when driving
Unknown Or Other Sep 2020
X2 the automated emergency braking has activated for no reason. 1st time during a rain event the audible alarm, head-up display and automated emergency braking engaged. During this event the windshield wipers would not turn on, they were on automatic, I switched to manual they…
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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 KM8R5DHE6LU135427 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.