Worst 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 62 | 1 | 3 | 31,111 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | 1 | 1 | 11,111 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 28,945 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | 2 | — | 1,236 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 3 | — | 1,000 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 8 | — | — | 31,667 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 7 | 1 | — | 4,500 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 1,300 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Sump/Tank:Drain Plug | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~611,197 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
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Does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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