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Hyundai Santa Fe AWD

2015–2026 · 17 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
23
Best
24
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The Hyundai Santa Fe AWD has been tested by the EPA across 17 different configurations spanning model years 2015 through 2026. Over this period, the Santa Fe AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 23 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
2026
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,500222524MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,500222524MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,500222524MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2020
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,500212724MPG
2019
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2018
3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2017
3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2016
3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2015
3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$3,000182420MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
23
2025
23
2024
23
2023
24
2022
24
2021
24
2020
24
2019
23
2018
20
2017
20
2016
20
2015
20

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 AWD) 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 AWD. 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
522
Total Deaths
198

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
8.4%
Fire Occurrence
1.5%
Speeding Involved
8.2%
DUI Involved
10.0%
Primary Impact Zone

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

77%
Front
10%
Side
13%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes111
Fatalities
43
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2022
Fatal Crashes102
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2021
Fatal Crashes78
Fatalities
30
Deaths/Crash
0.38
2020
Fatal Crashes68
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.47
2019
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2018
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.38
2017
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.41
2016
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.13
2015
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2026
1
2025
2
2024
7
2022
1
2021
5
2020
1
2019
2
2018
1
2017
3
2016
2
2015
2
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