2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 217 owner complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The EPA rates it 22 to 25 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 217
- Crashes / fires reported
- 14 / 9
- EPA combined
- 22–25 MPG
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
Trailer HitchesMar 17, 2023 · NHTSA 23V181000+
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.
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.
VisibilityDec 28, 2021 · NHTSA 21V00M000+
Risk: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Engine80
- Unknown or Other42
- Power Train26
- Electrical System25
- Fuel/Propulsion System14
- Visibility14
- Forward Collision Avoidance14
- Service Brakes11
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,550 |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,900 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, most recently for the trailer hitches (Mar 17, 2023). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
Owners filed 217 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (80), unknown or other (42), power train (26).
What gas mileage does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe at 22 to 25 MPG combined (best version: 22 city / 29 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.