Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe has 42 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
42
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 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 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 7, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving the oil light started flashing then the check engine light started flashing with no pr... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | ENGINE | I recently inquired about this vehicle that was for sale at Grayson Hyundai. It's has a KSDS that ne... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | ENGINE | On [XXX}, my 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL 2.0T (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced sudden complete engine failure... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the check... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle has been taken in for routine oil changes and other routine maintenance since purchasing... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | ENGINE | I AM HAVING TO GET AN OIL CHANGE EVERY MONTH FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS. MY ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON EVERY ... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | ENGINE | First noticed during the last 3 months that the car seemed under powered during acceleration. Then h... |
| May 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Car was burning a significant amount of oil in between oil changes. The driving down the highway the... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I believe I am having an oil burning/consumption problem. I drove my car and the oil light flashed ... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | ENGINE | 2020 Santa Fe. Engine is consuming oil exceding average rate of 1 quart / 1000 miles. No smoke, no e... |