The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe has a elevated safety risk profile with 3 recall campaigns and 232 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

232

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V3580002017-05-06

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.

If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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16V1450002016-10-03

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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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22V0560002022-03-02

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.

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 232 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine124

02Unknown Or Other16

03Service Brakes, Hydraulic9

04Power Train7

05Power Train,engine6

232 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

19–23mpg combined

17-20city

22-27hwy

$1,900-$2,300/yr

Across 9 configurations, the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe returns 19–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Santa Fe Sport FWD - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe Sport FWD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe FWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe Sport AWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Santa Fe Sport AWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe Ultimate FWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Santa Fe Ultimate AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city22 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

35States

28%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

3,36612%

FLFlorida

2,5089%

CACalifornia

2,1948%

PAPennsylvania

1,6356%

GAGeorgia

1,4155%

MOMissouri

1,1344%

AZArizona

1,1134%

DEDelaware

1,0394%

NCNorth Carolina

9783%

NYNew York

9423%

ILIllinois

9263%

OHOhio

7232%

DCWashington DC

6952%

NJNew Jersey

6872%

OKOklahoma

6822%

WAWashington

6772%

MDMaryland

6522%

TNTennessee

6032%

MNMinnesota

5782%

INIndiana

5592%

OROregon

5352%

COColorado

5042%

RIRhode Island

4301%

UTUtah

4261%

NH395

VA373

WI369

MI362

AL317

CT316

ID227

MA211

NE204

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car to buy?

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $481 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, based on 232 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.