2025 Hyundai Santa Fe AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S8)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
28
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
390 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability17.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
106
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History5

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems106 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 106 owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and wheels & tires. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
22
Electrical System
20
Wheels & Tires
14
Power Train
14
Visibility / Wipers
12
Engine
9
Speed Control
7
Brakes
4

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 22 complaints, Electrical System: 20 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 14 complaints, Power Train: 14 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 12 complaints, Engine: 9 complaints, Speed Control: 7 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
6
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SuspensionFiled: 04/22/2026ODI#11733146
The vehicle intermittently fails to reverse properly, hesitates, jerks, and at times locks despite no obstruction present. This occurs during normal use and creates a serious safety concern, particula…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 03/18/2026ODI#11725223
Dear NHTSA Team, My car was in a minor accident Last. After that, the repair shop replaced my bumper and front camera. Don Franklin Somerset Hyundai performed a calibration on my new radar. They cal…
Electrical SystemFiled: 12/18/2025ODI#11705955
There have been several times that I have been driving and either turning onto a 4-lane road (2 lanes going each way) or driving on the parkway, where my car has slammed on the brakes by itself. Not o…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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