2020 Hyundai Santa Fe problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 27 highway).

Q: How much is a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?

Comparable 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe listings run roughly $23,250–$35,561, typically around $28,817 (from 18 vehicles).

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints193

Combined24 mpg

Typical price$28,817

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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls 2

Visibility:windshield NHTSA Campaign #21V00M000 · 28/12/2021

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.

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.

Trailer Hitches NHTSA Campaign #23V181000 · 17/03/2023

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 i…

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…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Lane Departure

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Visibility/wiper

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg

City21 mpg

Highway27 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,613

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?

Low

$23,250

Typical price

$28,817

High

$35,561

From 18 comparable 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,065

Depreciation (5 yrs)$11,650

Total$24,715

Per mile$0.33

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($28,817) with the same model 5 model-years older ($17,187), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe trims & engines on record

Trims

SEL · Limited · SE

Engines

2.4L 4-cyl 185 hp · 2.0L 4-cyl 235 hp

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles on record

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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited5NMS53AA4LH297863

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL5NMS3CAD1LH174635

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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL5NMS3CAD1LH206032

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SE5NMS23AD9LH141644

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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SE5NMS2CAD7LH142601

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited5NMS5CAAXLH174956

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL5NMS33AD9LH190002

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SE5NMS2CAD9LH156578

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL5NMS33AD5LH224680

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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL5NMS3CAD6LH206205

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited5NMS53AA2LH156984

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL5NMS3CAD2LH224118

Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, lane departure, air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 27 highway).

How much is a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?

Comparable 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe listings run roughly $23,250–$35,561, typically around $28,817 (from 18 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.