2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI)
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI) | |
| Displacement | 2.0 L to 3.3 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 to 6 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 6 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Santa Fe AWD · 3.3L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
- Santa Fe FWD · 3.3L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Santa Fe Sport AWD · 2.0L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
- Santa Fe Sport AWD · 2.4L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
- Santa Fe Sport FWD · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Santa Fe Sport FWD · 2.4L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Santa Fe Sport Ultimate AWD · 2.0L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
- Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Santa Fe Ultimate AWD · 3.3L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
- Santa Fe Ultimate FWD · 3.3L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 11, 2026.
22V056000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may…
Reported February 3, 2022. View on NHTSA
17V578000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this…
Reported September 20, 2017. View on NHTSA
17V358000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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.
Reported June 5, 2017. View on NHTSA
17V142000: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.
Reported March 6, 2017. View on NHTSA
16V842000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights…
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.…
Reported November 21, 2016. View on NHTSA
16V145000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such,…
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai…
Reported March 10, 2016. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 5, 2026
Data verified: November 5, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
Varies by configuration: 3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 11, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.