2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
Economy: 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid)

Combined Economy

21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD, FWD

Transmission

Automatic, Dual-clutch

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid)
Displacement	1.6 L to 2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Dual-clutch
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)
Highway	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 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Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity.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

5 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

26V218000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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…
Reported April 6, 2026. View on NHTSA
26V047000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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…
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…
Reported January 27, 2026. View on NHTSA
25V809000: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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…
Reported November 21, 2025. View on NHTSA
25V549000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Reported August 26, 2025. View on NHTSA

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC · retrieved September 30, 2026 · US Government public data
EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 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 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI & PFI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Hybrid). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.