With 1 recalls and 16 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? SEATS. It leads 16 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Seats4

02Unknown Or Other2

03Visibility/wiper2

04Seat Belts1

05Forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure1

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

Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

21–36mpg combined

19-37city

25-36hwy

$1,200-$2,100/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~$1,200/yr7/10 Clean

Santa Fe Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AM-S6)

34mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

35 city34 hwy~$1,300/yr6/10 Average

Santa Fe FWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD XRT - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

35States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

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 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?

SEATS problems top the list with 16 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.