2020 Hyundai Palisade · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 61owner reports
- 67,800median miles
- $700median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
138 of the 537 complaints on this car are about the engine. 61 of those describe engine failure.
Tick what matches of 61 reports
Engine failure on other Palisade years
No other Palisade model year has enough reports of engine failure for a sheet of its own. See every Palisade year.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (61 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2020 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
What owners paid
6 of the 61 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $500 to $1,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 2,000 and 93,000 miles, from the 42 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Cylinder 1 and 6 rod bearing failure, plus complete destruction of piston number 6. On highway engine failed, sudden loss of power to move vehicle.”
Filed Jul 5, 2026
“Premature engine fail. Excessive oil consumption due to piston ring failure. Maintenance has been done on car on regular basis. No check engine light. Carson was services at dealership 4 months ago.”
Filed May 20, 2026
“The engine of my 2020 Palisade has burned about 1.5 quarts of engine oil every 1k miles. I found this when checked the dipstick after 3k miles and barely see any oil on the dipstick. Even with the oil level far below the LOW level, the car doesn't have any light to warn me about it is being low on oil. This problem can lead me to blown the engine by not having any oil, also stranded on the highway.”
Filed Feb 26, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 61 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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- Burns oil or oil level rises 75 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 65 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 61 reports
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- Check engine light or misfire 31 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 25 reports