NHTSA advises parking affected vehicles OUTSIDE, away from buildings, until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.
2 model-year recall campaigns were returned for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, including a park-outside advisory for affected vehicles.
Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.
Data sources: NHTSA recalls retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). Complaints retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). These are automated source snapshots; confirm current VIN applicability with NHTSA and the manufacturer.
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.
Park outside TRAILER HITCHES#23V181000Reported 17/03/2023
NHTSA advises parking affected vehicles outside and away from structures until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.
Defect
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.
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Top components in 206 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. Owner reports are not confirmed defect findings.
ENGINE48
UNKNOWN OR OTHER28
POWER TRAIN24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23
VISIBILITY12
STRUCTURE8
AIR BAGS7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7
Frequently asked
How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
2 model-year recall campaigns were returned for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, including a park-outside advisory for affected vehicles.
Do I have to pay to fix a Hyundai recall?
Safety recall remedies are generally provided without charge for eligible affected vehicles. Eligibility and remedy availability depend on the campaign, including vehicle-age rules. Contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer with your VIN to confirm coverage and next steps.
Is this recall list specific to my VIN?
This page lists campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe model year. It does not confirm whether your VIN is affected or whether a repair is still needed. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact Hyundai. Recent and some older recalls may not appear in the VIN tool.
This site shows campaigns by make, model and year. Automatic recall alerts are not available here. Check your VIN with NHTSA and confirm applicability and repair status with the manufacturer or dealer.