The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 180 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

180

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.

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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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe has accumulated 180 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine40

02Unknown Or Other23

03Visibility10

04Electrical System9

05Forward Collision Avoidance7

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

Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

22–25mpg combined

20-22city

26-29hwy

$1,750-$2,000/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~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

21 city27 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe FWD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

35States

28%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

3,36612%

FLFlorida

2,5089%

CACalifornia

2,1948%

PAPennsylvania

1,6356%

GAGeorgia

1,4155%

MOMissouri

1,1344%

AZArizona

1,1134%

DEDelaware

1,0394%

NCNorth Carolina

9783%

NYNew York

9423%

ILIllinois

9263%

OHOhio

7232%

DCWashington DC

6952%

NJNew Jersey

6872%

OKOklahoma

6822%

WAWashington

6772%

MDMaryland

6522%

TNTennessee

6032%

MNMinnesota

5782%

INIndiana

5592%

OROregon

5352%

COColorado

5042%

RIRhode Island

4301%

UTUtah

4261%

NH395

VA373

WI369

MI362

AL317

CT316

ID227

MA211

NE204

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 180 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.