Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe has 2 recalls, 172 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
172
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V00M000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may ...
23V181000
TRAILER HITCHES
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicle...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approxi... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On the morning of February 20 2026 at around 6:35am. I was on my way to work when the engine light ... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I'm reporting a rearview camera issue in my Hyundai Santa Fe 2020. The camera image was previously s... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | ENGINE | Our vehicle has encountered a catastrophic engine failure (burnt valves) due to a known and ongoing ... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE | HI! Leaking valve cover gasket which damages spark plugs, ignition coils and fuel injector. Defectiv... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I was driving on the road and all of the sudden my car went limp and would only move 45 miles per ho... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | While driving, the engine catastrophically failed without warning, causing an immediate loss of powe... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Excessive oil burn off. Oil is getting into the cylinder, causing scorching. This causing engine fai... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ENGINE | After 110,000, the engine started using oil and it began to knock. According to the history of these... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2.0T. I recently experienced the following issues; gasoline fumes ... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Excessive oil consumption under warranty, . Hyundai says its normal consumption within 1,000 miles.... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ENGINE | 2020 Hyundai SantaFe Limited AWD ... burning excessive oil. This only was noticed because the low o... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On the morning of December 10, 2025, I left my home for an appointment. I traveled for about 15 minu... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine has been sucking up oil since the day I bought it. Once I hit 100k miles it started suckin... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I had been driving about 1.5 hours when I exited the Interstate and the car engine shut off at a tra... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Unknown Sometimes when i stop the vehicle the engine shuts off and wont come back on until i put the... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission issues with DTC light coming on, dealership did software update which did not resolve t... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption. Mechanic who changed oil said oil level was too low and he could find no ... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | ENGINE | I had my oil changed at a reputable service center November 19, 2025 and the mechanic said my oil dr... |
| Nov 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | White pearl paint is chipping off from the vehicle by itself without any outside force. This is out... |