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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 218 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

2recalls
218complaints
14crashes reported
9fires reported
15injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine81 · 37%
  • Unknown Or Other42 · 19%
  • Power Train26 · 12%
  • Electrical System25 · 11%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System14 · 6%
  • Visibility14 · 6%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance14 · 6%
  • Structure9 · 4%
  • Service Brakes9 · 4%
  • Lane Departure8 · 4%

What owners report

Engine

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

Structure

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 peel

Engine

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 faile

Fuel/Propulsion System

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 21v3

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Santa Fe. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.