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

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Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe trims

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)

SEL Premium Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Premium

How does the SEL Premium compare to other Hyundai Santa Fe trims?

with 103 listings tracked, the SEL Premium sits in a specific spot in the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Premium?

The SEL Premium shares its core mechanicals with other Hyundai Santa Fe trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2020 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Premium?

The best model year for the Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Premium comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Hyundai Santa Fe overview.

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