2020 Hyundai Palisade Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 7%of 542 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, 7% of the 542 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased vehicle and when we drove it at highway speeds (64-75) there was a severe vibration with low frequency rumbling (sounded as though driving on rumble strip). If we drove above 75 the vibration would lessen. We brought in into the dealer and on the first visit they first balanced tires, no change noticed although they gave us the vehicle back. Second visit they replaced rear tires and force balanced all tires, no change. …”
NHTSA complaint #11253599, filed 2019-09, 10 miles“Vibration at speeds of 64/65mph and up. Not sure if driveshaft or transmission. Hyundai has issued a TSB but will not honor it. I have asked 2x for dealer service dept. To evaluate this problem. They said they do not have to honor this TSB. I have seen on forums others are having same problem with cars made in december 2019. It is painful to drive on the highway and I do not know if it is the driveshaft, will it break? Will the transmission fail? …”
NHTSA complaint #11360790, filed 2020-09, 77 miles“While driving on highway 290 west to fredicksburg, texas on april 2,2021, speed limit varies from 50-60 MPH, the vehicle just stopped, all systems were out, message on the screen said take to service, when convenient . It was very scary as the vehicles from behind were honking and I could not get the car to the side. It could have been a major accident with fatalities.”
NHTSA complaint #11406851, filed 2021-04, 15,000 miles“Since about 90,000 miles I have noticed a shudder from my transmission. It has progressed and having transmission issues. I have had regular maintenance done on my car and have even replaced the transmission fluid twice and the shudder is continuing to happen. I have looked at forums and all the things and seems to be a common theme amongst their transmission style.”
NHTSA complaint #11724202, filed 2026-03“My wife and I Were driving then all of sudden the engine light would come on and the car would hesitate and go then at anoqtpher time it stopped on my wife we travel often back and forth to the veterans hospital for treatment and we don’t feel safe any longer. We had it at the dealership about three times. Faulkner Hyundia. We thank you for your help”
NHTSA complaint #11550692, filed 2023-10Related service bulletins
- 10253275Apr 9, 2024This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on…
- 10245580Nov 10, 2023This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation.
- 10243329Sep 14, 2023If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure…
- 10241885Aug 25, 2023If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the service procedure and replace the related solenoid and…
- 10241874Aug 17, 2023Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response…
- 10241796Aug 1, 2023This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation. If you are servicing a vehicle with any symptoms listed below or DTCs (listed on Page 2) , follow the…
- 10240084Jul 11, 2023If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure…
- 10213720May 19, 2022If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10211671Apr 28, 2022If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10207809Jan 21, 2022This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose the push button shifter operation. If you are servicing a vehicle with any symptoms or DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade
134 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
131 complaintsOther or unknown
99 complaintsSuspension
61 complaintsSeat belts
51 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsForward collision avoidance
17 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Hyundai Palisade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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