2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a compact SUV, rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 23
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- —
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Model | Santa Fe Sport |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2.4 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 27 |
| Combined MPG | 23 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 387 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2700 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Santa Fe AWD | 20 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Santa Fe FWD | 21 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 21 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 20 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 23 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 22 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD | 22 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 20 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 29% below the class average.
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- Amount financed
- $27,000
- Total interest
- $4,697
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≈ $1,748/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (1)
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH17V358000 · 2017-06-05
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway).
Is the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport costs roughly $1,748 per year to fuel, or about $8,739 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC