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2025 Hyundai

Santa Fe Hybrid AWD

Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo

Hyundai Santa Fe: best and worst years
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid AWD (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2025.

2024 photoAlexander-93CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AM-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
Real-world MPG
28.8 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 5.2 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

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
229 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
11

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheel
    Standard
  • Leather seatsUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Memory seatUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Ventilated seatsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option

Audio

  • Bose audioUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
    Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up displayUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgate
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote start
    Standard
  • Third-row seatingUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Roof rails
    Standard
  • Tow packageUnconfirmed
    Standalone option

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • ENGINE12%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 377 total.

Hyundai Santa Fe: best and worst years

Known 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.