Hyundai · model year 2026
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
Specifications and certified data for the 2026 model year. All Hyundai Santa Fe model years →
2026 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | — | Petrol | Automatic | 320 | 202 | — | Dossier |
| Plug-in Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 260 | 55 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE PRM 2.2 CRDI 4WD DCT MY23 | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 190 | 177 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE ULT 2.2 CRDI 4WD DCT MY23 | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 190 | 178 | — | Dossier |
| *Great Britain - SANTA FE PHEV CALLIGR 4WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 36 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| *Great Britain - SANTA FE PHEV PREMIUM 4WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 36 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| *Great Britain - SANTA FE PHEV ULTIMATE 4WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 36 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| *Northern Ireland - SANTA FE PHEV CALLIGR 4WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 87 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| *Northern Ireland - SANTA FE PHEV PREMIUM 4WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 87 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| *Northern Ireland - SANTA FE PHEV ULTIMATE 4WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 87 | 74.3 | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 2WD 6STR MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 154 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 2WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 155 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 4WD 6STR MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 163 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 4WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 164 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV PREMIUM 2WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 152 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV PREMIUM 4WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 161 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV PRM 1.6T A/T 2WD MY23 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 145 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV PRM 1.6T A/T 4WD MY23 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 158 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV ULT 1.6T A/T 2WD MY23 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 152 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV ULT 1.6T A/T 4WD MY23 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 168 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV ULTIMATE 2WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 155 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV ULTIMATE 4WD MY26 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 164 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE PHEV PRM 1.6T A/T 4WD MY23 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| SANTA FE PHEV PRM AT6 4WD MY23.1 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| SANTA FE PHEV ULT 1.6T A/T 4WD MY23 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| SANTA FE PHEV ULT AT6 4WD MY23.1 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| SANTA FE PHEV ULT AT6 LUX MY23.1 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 178 | 37 | 176.6 | Dossier |
| Core Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 170 | 123 | — | Dossier |
| 6s 252HK 4WD 6AT Calligraphy Line MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 38 | 166.2 | Dossier |
| 7s 252HK 4WD 6AT Advanced MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 38 | 166.2 | Dossier |
| 7s 252HK 4WD 6AT Calligraphy Line MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 38 | 166.2 | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 2WD 6STR MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 158 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 2WD MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 159 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 4WD 6STR MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 166 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV CALLIGR 4WD MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 167 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV PREMIUM 2WD MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 155 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV PREMIUM 4WD MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 165 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV ULTIMATE 2WD MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 158 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE HEV ULTIMATE 4WD MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 168 | — | Dossier |
| SANTA FE PHEV CALLIGR 4WD 6STR MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 38 | 166.2 | Dossier |
| SANTA FE PHEV CALLIGR 4WD MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 38 | 166.2 | Dossier |
| SANTA FE PHEV PREMIUM 4WD MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 38 | 166.2 | Dossier |
| SANTA FE PHEV ULTIMATE 4WD MY25 | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 158 | 38 | 166.2 | Dossier |
| Core Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 140 | 141 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2026 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 36 | 244 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 34 | 258 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 374 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 421 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 389 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A 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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26V218000 2026-04-06 · model years 2024, 2025, 2026
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…
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26V047000 2026-01-26 · model years 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such,…
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at…
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25V809000 2025-11-20 · model years 2025, 2026
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for…
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25V549000 2025-08-25 · model years 2025, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2026
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.