More recall homework
2021 Hyundai Santa Fehas more recalls listed.
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More complaint activity
2020 Hyundai Santa Fehas more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
Similar activityOpen investigation counts are similar.
Lower estimated fuel cost
Similar estimatesfuel-cost estimates are similar.
Short answer: Santa Fe needs more recall homework, Santa Fe has more complaint activity and Santa Fe has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 7 | 2 | Santa Fe has 5 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 158 | 188 | Santa Fe has 30 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 4 / 1 / 2 / 0 | 13 / 7 / 12 / 0 | Santa Fe has 25 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 3 | 1 | Santa Fe has 2 more investigations |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 116 | 106 | Santa Fe has 10 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 56 | 19 | Santa Fe has 37 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 12 | 0 | Santa Fe has 12 more warranty programs |
| Service campaigns | 6 | 18 | Santa Fe has 12 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Nov 21, 2024 | Mar 17, 2023 | Santa Fe has newer activity |
| Latest complaint | May 22, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | Santa Fe has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 24 combined MPG | 24 combined MPG | Same |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $2,500 | $2,500 | Similar |
| Safety-rating records | 2 | 2 | Similar |