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severe Owners of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade have filed 21 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Palisade (this page) | 21 |
| 2021 Palisade | 7 |
| 2022 Palisade | 9 |
| 2023 Palisade | 16 |
| 2024 Palisade | 19 |
Among the 6 model years of Hyundai Palisade in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners of 2020 Hyundai Palisades are reporting multiple airbag system failures. One complaint documents airbag system deactivation at just 100 miles of driving when a passenger sits in the front seat. Several owners describe airbag warning lights illuminating intermittently on the dash, especially with front passenger occupancy. A dealer replaced the front passenger airbag sensor three times on one vehicle, yet the warning light and system issues persisted with identical error codes.
More critically, owners involved in actual collisions report airbags failing to deploy when needed. One owner struck a ditch hard enough to impact the front and passenger side extensively but reported only the driver's steering wheel and leg airbags deployed—no front passenger or curtain airbags. Another owner in a front-fender impact had only the driver-side curtain airbag deploy while front and passenger systems stayed inert. A third reported a full intersection collision with zero airbag deployment.
Owners also report seat belt latching failures, particularly in the driver and second-row positions, preventing proper car seat installation. A third-row seat collapsed when its folding lever was pulled. All these complaints reference NHTSA Campaign 26V034000 (Ejection Mitigation) and Campaign 25V607000 (Seat Belts), but owners note parts remain unavailable months after notification—some ordered since December 2025.
Same Hyundai Palisade airbags reports on nearby years: 2023
Airbag system deactivates intermittently or fails to function when passenger is seated. Owners report airbag warning light illuminating intermittently on dash, particularly when passenger occupies front passenger seat. One owner reported system deactivation at very low mileage (100 miles).
When: 100 miles (one case); ongoing intermittently during operation
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning light intermittently illuminated on dash; System deactivation while vehicle is operating with passenger in front passenger seat; Intermittent failure with no determined cause
Codes mentioned: Airbag sensor error codes (specific codes not provided by owners)
Repairs/costs cited: Front passenger airbag sensor replaced at dealer three times; problem persisted after each repair. Error codes remained the same or similar after repairs.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Subject to NHTSA Campaign 26V034000 (Ejection Mitigation); parts unavailable as of complaint dates
Multiple owners report airbags failing to deploy in actual crash scenarios. In one frontal ditch impact, only steering wheel and driver leg airbags deployed; curtain airbags and front passenger airbag did not deploy. In another accident with driver front fender impact, only driver side curtain airbag deployed; front and passenger airbags did not deploy. One owner involved in intersection collision reported no airbags deployed at all.
When: During accident scenarios at unspecified mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Curtain airbags failed to deploy in frontal/side impact; Front passenger airbag failed to deploy in accidents; Complete airbag system failure with no deployment in collision; Partial airbag deployment (only driver side restraints) while passenger-side systems inert
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 26V034000 (Ejection Mitigation) addresses potential failure of side curtain airbags for third-row passengers to deploy properly in certain crash scenarios; remedy not yet available
Front driver-side and second-row driver-side seat belts fail to latch securely as intended. Owners report seat belt buckles failing to latch, leaving car seats unable to be secured. Multiple owners note parts remain unavailable months after reporting failures and receiving recall notifications.
When: Approximately 64,000 miles (one case); failure mileage approximately 70,000 (another case)
Symptoms owners cite: Front driver-side seat belt fails to latch; Second-row driver-side seat belt fails to latch; Seat belt buckles fail to latch securely; Car seats cannot be properly secured in vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership confirmed seat belts needed replacement; parts ordered in December 2025 but unavailable at time of complaint filing
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 25V607000 (Seat Belts) and 26V034000 (Air Bags); parts for recall repairs unavailable as of complaint dates. Owners waited 7+ hours at dealership only to be told parts were unavailable.
Second-row seats become inoperable during vehicle operation. Owner also reported associated seat belt failures in same area.
When: Approximately 70,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Second-row seats inoperable while driving; Associated second-row seat belt failure
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer could not diagnose or repair; parts unavailable
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 26V034000 (Air Bags) and 25V607000 (Seat Belts); parts unavailable
Third-row seat collapses when seat-folding lever is pulled for passenger access, creating crush hazard. Owner reports seat nearly crushed a young child.
When: 100,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Seat collapses when lever pulled to fold seat for access; Sudden, unexpected collapse; Crush hazard to occupants
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 26V034000 (Air Bags); manufacturer made aware; parts for recall repair unavailable at time of complaint
Synthesized from 21 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 21 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Based on the 21 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 59,750 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.