Power Train Related Problems of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Hyundai Palisade

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
38
Driveshaft problems
2

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade

The Power Train problem

On August 14, 2026, while driving and decelerating, I heard a knocking sound from the engine and the vehicle had difficulty downshifting. As the transmission shifted from second gear to first, the engine stalled immediately and the vehicle dropped into neutral while on the roadway.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

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.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Hyundai Palisade model year vehicles:



Palisade Service Bulletins
Palisade Defect Investigations