2020 Hyundai Santa FE

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2020 Hyundai Santa FE
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2020: 204 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2001	209
2002	165
2003	308
2004	303
2005	216
2006	106
2007	683
2008	541
2009	358
2010	258
2011	181
2012	353
2013	605
2014	493
2015	254
2016	235
2017	957
2018	108
2019	194
2020	204
2021	165
2022	196
2023	205
2024	140
2025	127
2026	32

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 35%

35% of complaints: engine — 72 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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I went to the store, came home , parked and turned off the car. Went to go outside about 10 minutes ,maybe. Black smoke coming from right front. By the time i grabbed the keys and fire extinguisher there were flames coming from the engine compartment

NHTSA ODI report, 20260812

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

After having a warranty repair for a valve cover gasket' at CENTEREACHHYUNDAI, I picked up my car. Only 8 minutes into my drive home the engine light went on and engine error code appeared.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231106

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200316

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 9%

9% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH INJURY

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I am reporting severe safety risks and inspection fraud on my AWD 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe (VIN: [XXX]) caused by Universal Hyundai in Orlando.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260713

Also filed under WHEELS

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and condensor/evaporator.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220620 — visibility

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.

Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.

Campaign 21V00M000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

R 20230516 — 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...

Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 23V181000 — check if this car was fixed