The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 202 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

202

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V00M0002021-28-12

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

23V1810002023-17-03

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 vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe has accumulated 202 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine43

02Unknown Or Other24

03Visibility11

04Power Train,engine9

05Electrical System9

202 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

22–25mpg combined

20-22city

26-29hwy

$2,700-$3,050/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe ranges from 22 to 25 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Santa Fe FWD - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

21 city27 hwy~$2,800/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe FWD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

36States

25%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

2,78510%

FLFlorida

2,76810%

PAPennsylvania

1,5245%

CACalifornia

1,5235%

GAGeorgia

1,3775%

DEDelaware

1,1424%

NYNew York

1,0554%

AZArizona

1,0204%

NCNorth Carolina

9904%

MOMissouri

9183%

ILIllinois

8723%

OHOhio

8063%

NJNew Jersey

7263%

MDMaryland

6642%

WAWashington

6562%

OKOklahoma

6382%

DCWashington DC

6142%

MNMinnesota

5812%

TNTennessee

5562%

RIRhode Island

5482%

IN518

CO506

OR476

NH471

UT444

WI385

VA338

CT332

AL326

MI325

MA266

ID204

NV189

NE164

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

You'll get between 22 and 25 MPG combined from the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

ENGINE problems top the list with 202 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.