Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a mixed reliability picture.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2025 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 |
| 2024 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 |
| 2023 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 10.69 | 9.41 | 9.8 |
| 2022 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 10.69 | 9.41 | 9.8 |
| 2021 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 10.69 | 9.41 | 9.8 |
| 2020 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.69 |
| 2019 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2018 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2017 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2016 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2015 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2014 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 |
| 2013 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 |
| 2012 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
| 2011 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | — | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | suv | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Series | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — |
| 2024 | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: SEL | SEL | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: SE | SE | — | — |
| 2021 | Series: SEL Premium, Trim: SE | SE | SEL Premium | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $26,400, Trim: SEL | SEL | — | $26,400 |
| 2019 | Base price: $25,750, Trim: Limited, Ultimate | Limited, Ultimate | — | $25,750 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | Base price: $38,700, Series: Sport 2.0T Ultimate, Sport 2.0T Ultimate Tech | — | Sport 2.0T Ultimate, Sport 2.0T Ultimate Tech | $38,700 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 108.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 108.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | 382 | 13.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110.2, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 110.2 | 19 | 19 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2265 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a mixed reliability picture.
2025
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a mixed reliability picture.
2024
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a below-average reliability outlook.
2023
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to documented issues with its panoramic sunroof and a significant number of critical safety-related complaints and recalls concerning the powertrain and electrical systems.
2022
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns regarding its powertrain and engine.
2021
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns focused on its powertrain and engine.
2020
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine concerns including fires and stalling.
2019
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant engine and electrical system complaints.
2018
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to a significant number of critical engine failures reported by owners.
2017
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to widespread engine hesitation and stalling complaints.
2016
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a significant ownership risk due to widespread and often catastrophic engine failures.
2015
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant engine failure concerns.
2014
The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe is a practical SUV with a spacious interior, but its below-average reliability, particularly concerning engine failures and steering issues, demands careful consideration and thorough inspection before purchase.
2013
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2012
The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to significant engine failure patterns.
2011
The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe earns a 'Below Average' reliability rating, primarily due to significant engine stalling complaints that can lead to loss of power steering and brakes.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Santa Fe reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe presents a mixed reliability picture.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Hyundai Santa Fe. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 hyundai santa fe presents a mixed reliability picture. and the 2026 hyundai santa fe's value proposition is significantly impacted by its extensive recall history, particularly the critical engine and airbag issues. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints