Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe has 2 recalls, 182 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
182
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving 50-55 MPH, the sunro... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | STRUCTURE | 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe quartz white pearl paint and the paint is blowing off as I drive in multiple p... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | ENGINE | I was driving out of the parking garage at work and happened to catch the oil light flicker on and t... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | STRUCTURE | OVER THE LAST 4 WEEKS (NOTICED APRIL 15 AROUND 6PM GOING TO CHURCH) THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR OPENS A... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was at a standstill waiting for oncoming traffic to pass with my foot on the brake and all of a su... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle (2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2.0T, ~88,500 miles) experienced a sudden engine failure with no... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | ENGINE | We purchased a used 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe with approximately 105,000 miles. The vehicle has had regu... |
| 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 15, 2026 | ENGINE | Around Feb 15, 2026, at ~85,000 miles, the oil pressure warning light began illuminating at idle and... |
| 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... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | ENGINE | I took my car in for the EVM engine update. Since then whenever it starts it is jumpy. The rpm rev m... |
| 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.... |