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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe has 19 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

Other
42
Engine
42
Electrical
21
Powertrain
19
Visibility
13
Structure
6
Steering
5
Airbags
4
Brakes
4
Tires
4
Speed Control
3
Wheels
3

19

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 29, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI was driving on the road and all of the sudden my car went limp and would only move 45 miles per ho...
Nov 30, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI had been driving about 1.5 hours when I exited the Interstate and the car engine shut off at a tra...
Nov 20, 2025POWER TRAINTransmission issues with DTC light coming on, dealership did software update which did not resolve t...
Sep 14, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMaintenance has been maintained on this SUV. SUV has about 20,000 miles. While at a complete stop a...
Sep 4, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE2020 SantaFe Limited AWD with ~81200 miles. This is the 3rd or 4th time the P07410 code pops up wit...
Jun 2, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDriving vehicle at highway speed, engine RPMs dropped to less than 1500, could not maintain any spee...
Jan 14, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEHigh utilization of motor oil. Using 1 quart of oil every 300miles. Hyundai dealership (Gurnee Hyund...
Dec 17, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEFirst of all the transmission locked up at 97,423 miles when I was on my way to work. It took almost...
Jul 14, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving out of the driveway, the ...
Jun 7, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCar stalling and don't move when it's in a complete stop
Mar 15, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI got flashing check engine light in my 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T. My car won’t rev beyond 2000rpm ...
Mar 3, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGVehicle not moving transmisión fail after u turn off the engine it will work again Oil leak by bol...
Dec 23, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while attempting to drive from a comple...
Dec 21, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEAs I was driving on the highway, the engine oil light came on. As I was trying to safely get off hig...
Sep 27, 2022POWER TRAINOn 07/12/2020 My 2020 SANTA FE Slipped out of park while in garage. It rolled backward until it h...
May 9, 2021POWER TRAINPurchased my 2020 Santa Fe august 1st 2020. Mother’s Day of 2021 I was driving to Menards for a plan...
Mar 21, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINENEW 2020 SANTAFE TOOK DELIVERY ON JANUARY 4TH, 2021, WITH LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON MARCH 21ST THE VEH...
Feb 14, 2021POWER TRAINWHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE AUTO ENGINE TURN OFF KICKS IN AS EXPECTED WITH MY FOOT ON TH...
Jun 24, 2020POWER TRAINTHERE ARE THREE ISSUES: 1.) IN SPORT MODE, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SOMETIMES GET STUCK/HUNG IN GEAR (...

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