2020 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Engine (76), Unknown Or Other (41), Power Train (26).
Key takeaways
- 210 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 76 | 36% |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 | 20% |
| Power Train | 26 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 12% |
| Visibility | 14 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 4% |
| Structure | 8 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-17
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to properly accelerate, with the check engine warning light illuminated and flashing. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-12
I drove my car from for about an hour to my destination. I get to my destination and park and the car starts smoking lightly from under the hood and then increases. I was still sitting in the car when I was told my car was on fire. It went from a little smoke to a full blown fire in a couple of minutes. I got out the c...
Engine - filed 2026-09-10
At approximately 122,000 miles, my 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe experienced a serious engine malfunction while I was driving on the highway. The check engine light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle began thrusting/jerking forward unexpectedly. We immediately took action to exit the highway and were able to get off the high...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.