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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is a compact SUV, rated at 24 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Combined MPG
24
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$34,000
Recalls
5

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Model year2025
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2.5 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG20
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
CO₂ tailpipe376 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2600

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Santa Fe AWD23 MPG combined
Santa Fe AWD XRT22 MPG combined
Santa Fe FWD24 MPG combined
Santa Fe Hybrid AWD34 MPG combined
Santa Fe Hybrid FWD36 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City20 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined24 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Santa Fe24 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 25% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$599/mo
Amount financed
$30,600
Total interest
$5,323
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5-year fuel cost
$8,375

$1,675/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG24
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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (5)

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS25V549000 · 2025-08-26

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY25V659000 · 2025-10-02

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION25V808000 · 2025-11-21

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN25V809000 · 2025-11-21

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

    Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE26V218000 · 2026-04-06

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is EPA-rated at 24 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway).

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe costs roughly $1,675 per year to fuel, or about $8,375 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2025 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