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Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD

2001–2014 · 27 configurations

Lowest
17
Average
19
Best
23
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The Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 27 different configurations spanning model years 2001 through 2014. Over this period, the Santa Fe 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 17 MPG to 23 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2014
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2013
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2009
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2009
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2009
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,150172419MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2008
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,150172419MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2007
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,150172419MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162118MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152117MPG
2005
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162118MPG
2005
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152117MPG
2004
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500151917MPG
2003
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2003
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500151917MPG
2002
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162118MPG
2001
2.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300172118MPG

Historical Efficiency

2014
20
2013
20
2012
22
2011
22
2010
23
2009
19
2008
19
2007
19
2006
18
2005
18
2004
18
2003
18
2002
18
2001
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Santa Fe 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Hyundai Hyundai Santa Fe grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,255
Total Deaths
617

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
14.5%
Fire Occurrence
2.6%
Speeding Involved
12.3%
DUI Involved
14.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

79%
Front
12%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes113
Fatalities
58
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2022
Fatal Crashes120
Fatalities
65
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2021
Fatal Crashes130
Fatalities
66
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2020
Fatal Crashes126
Fatalities
66
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2019
Fatal Crashes123
Fatalities
61
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2018
Fatal Crashes154
Fatalities
70
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2017
Fatal Crashes129
Fatalities
59
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2016
Fatal Crashes137
Fatalities
75
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2015
Fatal Crashes126
Fatalities
59
Deaths/Crash
0.47
2014
Fatal Crashes97
Fatalities
38
Deaths/Crash
0.39
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2014
1
2013
3
2012
1
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2007
9
2005
2
2003
1
2001
4
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