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2026 Hyundai

Santa Fe FWD

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo

Hyundai Santa Fe: best and worst years
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2026.

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

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

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

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
52 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • SEATS8%
  • ENGINE6%
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 77 total.

Hyundai Santa Fe: best and worst years

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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.