Hyundai Santa Fe FWD

20152026 · 17 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
24
Best
26

The Hyundai Santa Fe FWD has been tested by the EPA across 17 different configurations spanning model years 2015 through 2026. Over this period, the Santa Fe FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 24 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 Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500202924MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,500202924MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,500202924MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,300252826MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,300252826MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,300252826MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2020
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2019
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2018
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182521MPG
2017
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182521MPG
2016
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182521MPG
2015
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182521MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
24
2025
24
2024
24
2023
26
2022
26
2021
26
2020
25
2019
25
2018
21
2017
21
2016
21
2015
21

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 FWD) 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 FWD. 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

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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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
Critical
Moderate
Advisory