Hyundai · model year 2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
Specifications and certified data for the 2021 model year. All Hyundai Santa Fe model years →
2021 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Hybrid 2WD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 145 | — | Dossier |
| Premium Hybrid 4WD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 159 | — | Dossier |
| Ultimate Hybrid 2WD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 152 | — | Dossier |
| Ultimate Hybrid 4WD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 168 | — | Dossier |
| Premium & Ultimate | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 130 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2021 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 32 | 283 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 34 | 264 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 344 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 25 | 365 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 378 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 24 | 375 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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24V879000 2024-11-21 · model years 2021, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2021
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.