2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is a compact SUV, rated at 24 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 24
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $34,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Model | Santa Fe |
| Model year | 2026 |
| 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 29 |
| Combined MPG | 24 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 374 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2600 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Santa Fe AWD | 23 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Santa Fe AWD XRT | 21 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe FWD | 24 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 34 MPG combined |
| Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 36 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 20 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 25% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $30,600
- Total interest
- $5,323
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (4)
- 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.
- 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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V047000 · 2026-01-27
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
- 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 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is EPA-rated at 24 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway).
Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2026 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