
Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- MPG City
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- MPG Comb
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- CO₂
- 392 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/8/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 190 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- 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
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 7
- Owner complaints
- 120
- Reported injuries
- 5
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN20%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER14%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE8%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
- ENGINE5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 166 total.
Hyundai Santa Fe: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
42 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
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 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.
Mar 3, 2026POWER TRAIN26-AT-001H TSB
Some Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA, MX5A), and Sonata (DN8A) models may require replacement of the 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT) when the vehicle sets one of the high pressure electric oil pump (HP EOP) DTCs listed below. This bulletin provides instructions to replace the 8WDCT.
Feb 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLA6 & LA6A DCS
Certain Santa Fe (MX5A) and 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. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) 26-01-015H and 26-01-016H provide instructions to perform a software update with revised logic for the FPM. *Over-the-Air (OTA): This update can also be conducted via OTA. The customer can complete on his/her own if he/she has an active subscription to Hyundai
- and 34 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
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.