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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 216
Latest campaign: Mar 17, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Trailer hitches	1	1	Mar 17, 2023	23V181000
Visibility	1	–	Dec 28, 2021	21V00M000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 17, 2023Latest campaign


Mar 17, 202323V181000	Trailer hitches A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V181000 What's wrong 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. Risk A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V181000 · Mar 17, 2023
Dec 28, 202121V00M000	Visibility: windshield A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V00M000 What's wrong 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. Risk A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V00M000 · Dec 28, 2021

Mar 17, 202323V181000

Trailer hitches

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V181000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V181000 · Mar 17, 2023

Dec 28, 202121V00M000

Visibility: windshield

A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V00M000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V00M000 · Dec 28, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component216

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

216Complaints filed

14Involving a crash

9Involving a fire

15Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	80	37	2	4	2
Unknown or other	42	19	2	6	2
Power train	26	12	0	0	0
Electrical system	25	12	1	2	1
Fuel/propulsion system	14	6	3	0	1
Visibility	14	6	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	14	6	1	0	2
Service brakes	11	5	5	0	3
Lane departure	8	4	0	0	0
Structure	8	4	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	7	3	0	0	0
Air bags	7	3	4	0	7
Steering	6	3	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	5	2	2	0	0
Visibility/wiper	5	2	0	0	0

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

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.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770071
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.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770189
Service brakes
“I do not know what caused this. Here is what happened. While parking the car suddenly accelerated, over the curb, on the sidewalk narrowly missing the building because I turned hard right to avoid the building and I was…”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11768895

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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recent, 23V181000 (reported March 17, 2023), concerns trailer hitches. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 80 complaints out of 216 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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