CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Hyundai Santa FE has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 218 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 9 fires, 15 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (81 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2020 Hyundai Santa FE recalls
Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire
Water can collect on the circuit board of the tow hitch wiring harness, which may cause an electrical short.
Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
The windshield on certain vehicles may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing.
Most common 2020 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Problem areas named in the 218 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 81 |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Visibility | 14 |
| Lane Departure | 10 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
What owners report
Hyundai Dealership, Pedder Hyundai of Poway, applied recall 9C2 to 2020 Santa Fe on 10/20/2026. Vehicle idle is now rough at startup and gas pedal angle no longer is reliable for controlling vehicle speed. Engine surges and jerks during initial operation on residential street due to software change. The vehicle did not operate in this manner for the last six years. I never felt like I had erratic engine control due to gas pedal response. I would like this recall removed and the original software re-applied, or my car bought back by Hyundai.
My incident relates to peeling paint on my white 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The paint has started to bubble, crack and peel off on the rear hatch of the vehicle. Hyundai has had issues with white color paint peeling off on a variety of their vehicles, across multiple years. Hyundai issued an extended warranty program (Z05) to cover the issue. I took my Santa Fe to the Hyundai dealer body shop near me to assess my peeling paint issue. While at the body shop facility I saw and took photos of multiple white Santa Fe's and Tucson's with peeling paint that appeared to have the same paint issue my 2020 Santa Fe is starting to exhibit. Both the Hyundai dealership body shop and Hyundai's Customer C
THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON THIS MODEL ⦠I HAVE A CLAIM INTO HYUNDAI TO ALLOW MY VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THE SAME RECALL. This is a very dangerously problem and wish it to be investigated for the 2.0 Turbo as well. X Hyundai issued two main fuel-related recalls for the 2021 Santa Fe equipped with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines due to risks of fuel leaks and fires: & ⢠Campaign 206 (NHTSA Recall 21V308000 / May 2021): The fuel pipe connecting the high-pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened to the proper torque during manufacturing. Dealers inspected and retightened the connection for free. ⢠Campaign 207 (NHTSA Recall 21V524000 / July 2021): Co
The vehicle is experience severe, progressive engine oil consumption, completely depleting its engine oil below the safe operating limit ("Low" mark on the dipstick) every 500 miles. This creates an imminent risk of sudden engine seizure, catastrophic mechanical failure, and sudden stalling at highway speeds. The authorized dealers (Safford Hyundai Manassas) and corporate case management (Case #43193472) have failed to fix the issue after multiple visits. Furthermore, dealership service staff explicitly instructed me that I must continue operating the vehicle for an additional 1000 miles even if the oil falls below the safe "Low" limit to satisfy corporate test parameters. Forcing a consum
I do not know what caused this. Here is what happened. While parking the car suddenly accelerated, over the curb, on the sidewalk narrowly missing the building because I turned hard right to avoid the building and I was able to brake to a stop glancing off a concrete pillar. We could have been hurt crashing into the wall/windows, anyone on the walk would have been hurt & anyone in the store could have been hurt. The car was towed to Hatchette Hyundai-East waiting to be looked at. There is no police report because it was private property and no damages except to my car. No warning lamps or messages. I remember 2 previous incidents that happened recently. While driving in normal city traffic,
2020 Hyundai Santa FE safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (14.6% rollover risk) |
| 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (15.5% rollover risk) |
2020 Hyundai Santa FE questions
Does the 2020 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Santa FE: Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire; Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Santa FE?
Based on 218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (81), Unknown Or Other (42), Electrical System (26).
How safe is the 2020 Hyundai Santa FE?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2020 Hyundai Santa FE up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Hyundai Santa FE has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.