2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: SEL
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe typically asks about $33,900 versus a $36,100 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Seat Belts) and 28 owner complaints. Versus 2025, watch curb weight (4486.4 lb → 4442.3 lb) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$33,900
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$36,100
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
4
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
28
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Santa Fe?
Yes — 4 recall campaigns and 28 owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Seat Belts
2026-04-06
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.
Campaign 26V218000
Electrical System
2026-01-27
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,…
Campaign 26V047000
Air Bags
2025-11-21
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.
Campaign 25V809000
Engine and Engine Cooling
2025-08-26
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.
Campaign 25V549000
Owner complaints
28 complaints · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other5
- Seats4
- Visibility/Wiper3
- Electrical System2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Steering2
- Tires2
- Back Over Prevention1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe -- Here’s EVERYTHING NEW for 2026! (More Than You’d Think!)
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is curb weight (4486.4 lb → 4442.3 lb). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Curb weight
- 4486.4 lb→4442.3 lb
- Overall safety
- 4 / 5↑5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5↑5 / 5
How much does a used 2026 Santa Fe cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $33,900 in typical used asking against a $36,100 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $36,100
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $33,900
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,200 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Santa Fe?
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Hyundai Santa Fe is a series of crossover SUVs produced across five generations by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2000. It is named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV. The Santa Fe was a milestone in the company's restructuring program of the late 1990s because the SUV was a hit with American buyers. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A AWD; 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A FWD.
- 4 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 24 mpg
- About 190.2 × 74.8 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 277 hp, 311 lb-ft, 23 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
277 hp
Torque
311 lb-ft
Combined MPG
23 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (23 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,826
5-year energy
$9,130
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 23 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 190.2 in
- Width
- 74.8 in
- Height
- 67.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 110.6 in
- Curb weight
- 4442.3 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 29
- Combined MPG
- 23
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SEL | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 277 hp | 231 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | — |
| Combined MPG | 23 | 36 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 1.6L Turbo Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 311 | — | 23 | AWD | |
| 231 | — | — | 36 | AWD |