Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD

20152018 · 4 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
20
Best
20

The Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD has been tested by the EPA across 4 different configurations spanning model years 2015 through 2018. Over this period, the Santa Fe Ultimate FWD has achieved a consistent combined fuel economy rating of 20 MPG. 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

Historical Efficiency

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 Ultimate 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 Ultimate FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

No NHTSA consumer complaints have been reported for this model.

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
368
Total Deaths
145

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
8.2%
Fire Occurrence
1.6%
Speeding Involved
8.2%
DUI Involved
11.1%
Primary Impact Zone

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

77%
Front
11%
Side
12%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes57
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2022
Fatal Crashes57
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2021
Fatal Crashes47
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2020
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2019
Fatal Crashes48
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2018
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.35
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

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2018
1
2017
3
2016
2
2015
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory