2020 Hyundai Palisade visibility & wipers problems

Related recalls

• Recall 22V627000Aug 15, 2022122,949 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

  Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

  Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 14, 2026107,233 miKYTowedEngineVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed…

   NHTSA complaint #11756952 · source
2. 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
3. Filed Mar 30, 202637,000 miFLAirbagsSeats & Seat BeltsVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V607000 (Seat Belts) and 26V034000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while attempting to clean the windshield, the windshield washer fluid system failed to spray as intended to clean the windshield. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11727897 · source
4. Filed Jun 18, 2025FLElectrical SystemOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   AC FAILIRE IM SUMMER, just outside warranty but tsb issued. Holler Hyundai Service wants to charge me $350 diagnostic fee to take a look and diagnose. Extreme heat while having to use vehicle to go to work, run errands and transport children. No alternate vehicle is available and dealership is unreasonable to work with. Due to high humidity in Florida windows fog and hard to defog, visibility is impaired suddenly while driving

   NHTSA complaint #11667684 · source
5. Filed Mar 5, 2025WIVisibility & Wipers

   The driver side wiper stopped functioning during a rain storm. Fortunately, I was not on a major road and was able to navigate. If I had been on the highway, I would have been blinded and potentially in a major accident if not able to pull over expeditiously. This malfunction occurred approximately one year earlier and was corrected by the dealer at that time. I believe some Hyundai Palisades have had a recall for this issue in the past. I am concerned that this has recurred…

   NHTSA complaint #11646441 · source
6. Filed Jan 13, 2025TXVisibility & Wipers

   Driver side windshield wiper has stopped working after encountering snow. The issue was initially intermittent, but now the wiper on the driver's side has stopped working completely. In searching, this is a known issue with other Palisades.

   NHTSA complaint #11635584 · source
7. Filed Aug 23, 202495,390 miTXVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof glass fell off the track. The message that the sunroof was open was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 95,390.

   NHTSA complaint #11610400 · source
8. Filed Apr 22, 2024FLSuspensionVisibility & Wipers

   1) Back end of the vehicle sways, bounces at any speed when going over slightest bump. Driving with failing shocks or struts has a direct impact on your ability to control vehicle. Research indicates KNOWN ISSUE with 2020-2021 Hyundai Palisades - TSB22-SS-001H issued for PART of the problem but no recall. Hyundai clearly knows about it but not issuing needed recall because it is a warranty item, hoping customers don't realize it until out of warranty. Mine still in warranty,…

   NHTSA complaint #11584605 · source
9. Filed Nov 10, 2023NCSuspensionVisibility & Wipers

   The car started very slightly making a clunking noise and it progressively got worse. We've taken it for every scheduled maintenance and didn't know anything was wrong. We asked for it to be specifically checked at our recent oil change and were told it is a unfortunate COMMON issue that HYUNDAI IS AWARE of BUT the warranty ended on that about 6 months ago - something that should've been addressed and resolved, they waited until out of warranty and didn't do anything and now…

   NHTSA complaint #11554592 · source
10. Filed Oct 4, 202343,731 miPAVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact heard an explosion above her head. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and looked for a tire blowout or damage from road debris. The contact stated that she looked at the sunroof and noticed a hole the size of a basketball in the center of the sunroof. The contact stated that the sunroof was almost completely shattered. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11548207 · source
11. Filed Sep 19, 202361,450 miUTCrash2 injuredTowedVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH in a snowstorm, with his son in the front passenger's seat, another vehicle drove by the driver's side of the vehicle and sprayed a significant amount of snow on the vehicle, and the windshield wipers seized. The contact then lost visibility of the roadway and slowed down. The vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. Both the contact and his son sustained back injuries but did not received…

    NHTSA complaint #11545494 · source
12. Filed Sep 17, 2023CAVisibility & Wipers

    Windshield developed a 30 in crack without hitting anything on the road. Other owners report a similar problem on a Facebook group.

    NHTSA complaint #11544995 · source

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