2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is a compact SUV, rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 26
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $34,000
- Recalls
- 7
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Model | Santa Fe |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 25 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 28 |
| Combined MPG | 26 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 344 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2400 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Santa Fe AWD | 24 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Santa Fe AWD | 24 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe FWD | 25 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe FWD | 26 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe Hybrid | 32 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe Hybrid Blue | 34 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 25 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 19% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $30,600
- Total interest
- $5,323
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≈ $1,546/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 (7)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS21V524000 · 2021-07-09
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD21V00M000 · 2021-12-28
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE21V185000 · 2021-03-17
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS21V308000 · 2021-05-03
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.
Remedy: Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 206.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION22V746000 · 2022-10-06
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
- TRAILER HITCHES23V181000 · 2023-03-17
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V879000 · 2024-11-21
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (25 city / 28 highway).
Is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe costs roughly $1,546 per year to fuel, or about $7,731 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe 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