2026 Hyundai Santa Fe FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 374 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 8-speed 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
- 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
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,806/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,723/yrHIGHEST | +$917 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,430/yrLOWEST | $-376 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,585/yr | $-221 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,826/yr | +$20 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,819/yr | +$13 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,494/yr | +$688 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,886/yr | +$80 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,715/yr | $-91 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,780/yr | $-26 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)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 Probability | 17.4% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History4
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems21 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 21 owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and visibility / wipers. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 5 complaints, Electrical System: 3 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 3 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
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.