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Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai's flagship mid-size crossover SUV, offering family-focused utility, standard Hyundai SmartSense ADAS safety suite, robust HTRAC all-wheel drive, and punchy turbocharged & hybrid powertrains across 5 generations.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Hyundai Santa Fe is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 191 to 281 horsepower, achieving up to 34 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with AWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds 7 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Hyundai Santa Fe SUV2024 Spec

Years

2000 - present

Power

191 - 281 hp

Best MPG

34 MPG

2024 Recalls

7 campaigns

Complaints

155 filed

01At a glance

Hyundai Santa Fe by the numbers

TopicHyundai Santa FeDetail
Power range191 - 281 hp5 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy23 - 34 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Recalls (2024)7Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2024)155POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel typesHybrid, PetrolAWD drivetrain
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4830 x 1900 x 1720 mmL x W x H, 2815 mm wheelbase

03Active safety

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe open recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

24V246000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 258.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

24V529000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.

Fix: Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 263.

AIR BAGS

24V561000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

24V843000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."

Fix: Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270.

05Pick your year

Hyundai Santa Fe generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Hyundai Santa Fe generations

Specification5th Generation (MX5)2024 – present (MX5)4th Generation (TM)2019 – 2023 (TM)
Power Output231 – 277 hp191 – 281 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 34 MPG combinedUp to 34 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h6.2s6s
Exterior Dimensions4830 × 1900 × 1720 mm4785 × 1900 × 1685 mm
Wheelbase2815 mm2765 mm
Powertrains Verified2 trims3 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

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4th Generation (TM)

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5th Generation (MX5)

Best for drivers wanting contemporary safety tech, digital cockpits, peak horsepower ratings, and the latest aerodynamic styling.

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06Answers

Hyundai Santa Fe: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Hyundai Santa Fe get?

Across verified powertrains, the Santa Fe achieves 23 to 34 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

Power ranges from 191 hp to 281 hp across 5 verified powertrains, spanning Hybrid, Petrol fuel types.

What are common Hyundai Santa Fe problems?

NHTSA has 155 owner complaints on file for the 2024 model year, most frequently involving POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 11 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 2000 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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