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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- MPG City
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- MPG Comb
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- CO₂
- 376 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 21.6 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2.4 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,343 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 247 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 12
Feature availability
Comfort
- Heated rear seatsUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Heated seatsStandard
- Heated steering wheelStandard
- Leather seatsUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Memory seatUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Ventilated seatsUnconfirmedStandalone option
Audio
- Bose audioUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Premium audio (any brand)UnconfirmedStandalone option
Cameras & visibility
- 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Backup cameraStandard
- Head-up displayUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Parking sensorsStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlPart of Highway Driving Assist.Standard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of Hyundai SmartSense.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Android AutoStandard
- Apple CarPlayStandard
- Keyless entryStandard
- Navigation systemUnconfirmedStandard
- Power liftgateStandard
- Push-button startStandard
- Remote startStandard
- Third-row seatingUnconfirmedStandard
- Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
- Wireless phone chargingStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Roof railsUnconfirmedStandard
Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
26V218000 Apr 6, 2026 SEAT BELTSHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid…
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Consequence: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.
Vehicles covered (all models): 294,448
Full notice25V809000 Nov 20, 2025 AIR BAGSHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles.
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Consequence: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Vehicles covered (all models): 258
Full notice25V808000 Nov 20, 2025 BACK OVER PREVENTIONHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles.
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Vehicles covered (all models): 143,472
Full notice25V659000 Oct 2, 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles.
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.
Vehicles covered (all models): 135,386
Full notice25V549000 Aug 25, 2025 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles.
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
Vehicles covered (all models): 29
Full noticeSource: NHTSA
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
- POWER TRAIN12%
- ENGINE12%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 411 total.
Hyundai Santa Fe: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
39 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jun 2, 2026SEATS26-BE-015H TSB
Some Santa Fe (MX5A) and Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles equipped with power seats with or without Integrated Memory System (IMS) may produce buzz, squeak, rattle noises when the driver’s front seat is adjusted forward or backwards due to friction within the motor’s tube. This bulletin provides instructions to remove the motor tube.
May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26-GI-002H TSB
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB.
Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DL
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during
Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DCS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached anno
Apr 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26-01-035H TSB
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to verify Bluelink Data Communication Unit (DCU) network connection and if needed, reset the DCU in Dealer Mode to resolve the connection.
Mar 13, 2026SEATS26-BD-001H TSB
Some Santa Fe (MX5A) and Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles equipped with 2nd row captain’s chairs have an armrest cap that may detach. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the armrest cap on the 2nd row captain’s chairs with a revised part.
Mar 7, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26-01-016H-1 TSB
Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles may experience a discharged battery condition due to the Fingerprint Module (FPM) not entering 'SLEEP' mode when the ignition is turned off. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update with revised logic for the FPM.
Mar 7, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26-01-015H-1 TSB
Certain Santa Fe (MX5A) vehicles may experience a discharged battery condition due to the Fingerprint Module (FPM) not entering 'SLEEP' mode when the ignition is turned off. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update with revised logic for the FPM.
- and 31 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Powertrain
- 10 yr / 100k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.