2020 Hyundai Palisade airbags problems

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

24 owners have reported airbags problems with the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, 5% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 67,000 mi.

Airbags complaints
24
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
7
Related recalls
2
Median mileage
67,000 mi

Specific components reported

Airbags covers: Frontal, side and curtain airbags, sensors and warning lights.

ComponentComplaints
Air bags24

Airbags complaints across Hyundai Palisade years

242020102021102022212023222024312025
Airbags complaints by model year. The 2020 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

2Under 10k10k–30k130k–60k460k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 26V034000Jan 22, 2026568,576 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Risk: Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protective film over the rear window and remove padding, as necessary free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Final remedy owner letters will be mailed in phases, beginning in June 2026 and expected to continue through December 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 292. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 24, 2026.

  • Recall 19V802000Nov 7, 201911,217 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Palisade vehicles. The mounting bolts used to secure the side curtain air bags may damage the side curtain air bags during deployment.

    Risk: Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 186.

What owners say

  1. Filed Jul 8, 2026CAAirbags
    The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V034000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because the recall repair was completed by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
    NHTSA complaint #11749151 · source
  2. Filed Jun 9, 2026MDAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts
    My vehicle is subject to open safety recalls involving seatbelt and third-row airbag systems. The seatbelt defect has resulted in seatbelts becoming unlatched while my children were restrained in the vehicle. The third-row airbag recall affects occupant protection in a collision. Hyundai has been unable to repair the vehicle and has informed me they are still searching for parts. My case was opened on April 7, 2026, and no repair date or loaner vehicle has been provided. I…
    NHTSA complaint #11742875 · source
  3. Filed Jun 5, 2026CAAirbags
    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.
    NHTSA complaint #11742349 · source
  4. Filed Jun 2, 2026FLAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts
    My vehicle is unusable due to the 2 recalls, Hyundai has taken control of the vehicle. Recall 292 does not have a fix and the seat belt recall has a shortage of parts. I have been trying for months to get this corrected.
    NHTSA complaint #11741565 · source
  5. Filed Jun 1, 2026MDAirbags
    Vehicle Information: 2020 Hyundai Palisades VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 74,212 Hyundai is mishandling Recall 292 (NHTSA 26V034000), which involves a failure to comply with FMVSS 226 and creates an occupant ejection risk. The affected seating position in my vehicle is used by my [XXX] child and is unsafe until a remedy exists. Hyundai has no remedy available and has refused to provide any written safety guidance or interim transportation. Beginning 5/29/26, I requested that Hyundai…
    NHTSA complaint #11741330 · source
  6. Filed May 19, 202683,000 miFLAirbagsEngineSeats & Seat Belts
    The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V034000 (Air Bags) and 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable timeframe for the remedies to be available. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds and while idle, the vehicle would shake. The contact had checked oil levels and noticed that there was no oil…
    NHTSA complaint #11738696 · source
  7. Filed May 14, 2026MDAirbagsEngine
    I am filing this complaint regarding my 2020 Hyundai Palisade affected by the recall involving the third-row seat airbag not deploying properly and the risk of occupant ejection during a rollover accident. I purchased this vehicle in December 2024 and have experienced a pattern of ongoing mechanical failures, repeated dealership visits, lack of manufacturer support, diminished use of my vehicle, and financial hardship throughout ownership. Since purchasing the vehicle, I…
    NHTSA complaint #11737964 · source
  8. Filed Apr 29, 2026100,000 miTXAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts
    The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while her daughter was entering the third row, the lever was pulled to fold the seat for access, and the seat collapsed, nearly crushing her grandson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V034000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
    NHTSA complaint #11734521 · source
  9. Filed Apr 23, 2026TXAirbags
    The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V034000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
    NHTSA complaint #11733366 · source
  10. Filed Apr 17, 2026KYAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts
    I opened a case with Hyundai corporate due to the safety recalls, one being the second row seat belts and now the ejection recall for the third row passenger. I was told to use caution only to my request of a loaner or rental reimbursement. Hyundai is NOT honoring rental reimbursements as they submitted.
    NHTSA complaint #11731929 · source
  11. Filed Apr 13, 202690,000 miUTAirbagsSeats & Seat BeltsVisibility & Wipers
    The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that the front camera was reportedly installed incorrectly, causing the automatic emergency braking system to engage unexpectedly, almost causing several crashes. Additionally, the windshield wiper motor became inoperable, and there was a fluid leak coming from the wiper system that migrated into the transmission, causing a mechanical failure with the gearbox. The rear seat belts also failed to buckle securely and…
    NHTSA complaint #11730949 · source
  12. Filed Apr 1, 202664,000 miSCAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts
    The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side seat belt and the second-row driver's side seat belt failed to latch as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the seat belt failures were confirmed. The contact was informed that the seat belts needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. In addition, the contact was informed that the…
    NHTSA complaint #11728478 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology