2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
36
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
Combined
36
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Hybrid
City
36
Hwy
35
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $1,900/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,900

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
249 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
8.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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
1.6L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Hybrid
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$1,871/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,482/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,620/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,723/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,884/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,879/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,330/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,924/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,810/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,853/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 36 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 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
55
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems55 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 55 owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and speed control. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
17
Electrical System
17
Speed Control
15
Engine
14
Fuel System
12
Power Train
9
Visibility / Wipers
2
Air Bags
2

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 17 complaints, Electrical System: 17 complaints, Speed Control: 15 complaints, Engine: 14 complaints, Fuel System: 12 complaints, Power Train: 9 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints.

7
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
6
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Speed ControlFiled: 03/28/2026ODI#11727705
Gas Motor is not engaging to assist electric drivetrain on a hybrid AWD 2025 Santa Fe. This resulted in a dangerous situation crossing a busy road from a stop sign. The Santa Fe rolled into the inters…
Electrical SystemFiled: 06/03/2025ODI#11664480
I was on a semi residential-commercial street that turns on to a freeway entrance. I was turning right and unavoidably entered the freeway when the sudden loss of power occurred. The car slowed down t…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 02/27/2025ODI#11645240
This is a concern about the Driver Assistance Warning Consider Taking a Break 5 bell warning system. While we understand and appreciate the many safety features on new cars, we feel this feature is a…

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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