With 1 recalls and 29 complaints, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V8090002025-21-11

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.

Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 29 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other5

02Seats4

03Visibility/wiper3

04Tires2

05Vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other,fuel/propulsion System1

29 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

21–36mpg combined

19-37city

25-36hwy

$1,900-$3,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe ranges from 21 to 36 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Santa Fe Hybrid FWD - Automatic (AM-S6)

36mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

37 city36 hwy~$1,900/yr7/10 Clean

Santa Fe Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AM-S6)

34mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

35 city34 hwy~$2,000/yr6/10 Average

Santa Fe FWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$2,800/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city28 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD XRT - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

36States

25%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 35 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

2,78510%

FLFlorida

2,76810%

PAPennsylvania

1,5245%

CACalifornia

1,5235%

GAGeorgia

1,3775%

DEDelaware

1,1424%

NYNew York

1,0554%

AZArizona

1,0204%

NCNorth Carolina

9904%

MOMissouri

9183%

ILIllinois

8723%

OHOhio

8063%

NJNew Jersey

7263%

MDMaryland

6642%

WAWashington

6562%

OKOklahoma

6382%

DCWashington DC

6142%

MNMinnesota

5812%

TNTennessee

5562%

RIRhode Island

5482%

IN518

CO506

OR476

NH471

UT444

WI385

VA338

CT332

AL326

MI325

MA266

ID204

NV189

NE164

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2026.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?

You'll get between 21 and 36 MPG combined from the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 29 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.