Trim Report

Hyundai Santa Fe SEL2026

Includes:SANTAFE|SEL
$9,855
Starting From
14,985
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 14,985 active dealer listings as of

Min $9,855
Max $52,628
From $9,855
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$28,989
$29K–$60K
30,853 listings25,015 avg miles
Blue
From$15,524
54 listings|$16K–$29K
Calligraphy
From$13,980
10,018 listings|$14K–$57K
GLS
From$600
204 listings|$600–$14K
LX
From$2,990
4 listings|$3K–$10K
Limited
From$1,500
5,778 listings|$2K–$60K
SE
From$1,500
6,343 listings|$2K–$45K
SEL
From$9,855
14,985 listings|$10K–$53K
SEL Convenience
From$17,252
35 listings|$17K–$30K
SEL Premium
From$15,997
103 listings|$16K–$33K
Sport
From$1,900
1,163 listings|$2K–$22K
Sport 2.0T
From$1,700
185 listings|$2K–$21K
XL
From$11,809
22 listings|$12K–$26K
XL SE
From$10,995
32 listings|$11K–$20K
XRT
From$16,495
2,076 listings|$16K–$52K

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

Location data for all 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trims combined

35States

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

Hyundai Santa Fe Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trims

Low Concern

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.

1
Recalls
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
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
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Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe trims

21–36mpg combined
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19-37city
·
25-36hwy
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$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)

SEL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

How does the SEL compare to other Hyundai Santa Fe trims?

with 14,985 listings tracked, the SEL sits in a specific spot in the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL?

Budget for standard SEL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2026 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Hyundai Santa Fe SEL?

The best model year for the Hyundai Santa Fe SEL comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Hyundai Santa Fe overview.

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