2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI)
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI)

Combined Economy

22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

8-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI)
Displacement	2.0 L to 2.4 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
Highway	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

23V181000: TRAILER HITCHES
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…
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…
Reported March 17, 2023. View on NHTSA
21V00M000: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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.
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.
Reported December 28, 2021. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 4, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 4, 2026

Data verified: November 4, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Combined fuel economy is 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.