2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE AWD
All photo credits
- Photo: Hyundai Santa Fe DM FL grey diplomatic (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HYUNDAI SANTA FE (DM) China (7) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi (side), Ciater, Subang by Alex Neman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 4WD Premium (III) – Heckansicht, 15. September 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi 4WD Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE AWD is a 290-hp V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $32,550 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Santa Fe measures 193.1 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,178 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,550 |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,500 |
| Destination Charge | $950 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Lambda II G6DH 3.3L GDI DOHC V6, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 92 x 83.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in |
| Tires Front | 235/60R18 |
| Tires Rear | 235/60R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.1 in |
| Width | 74.2 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Front Track | 64.1 in |
| Rear Track | 64.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,178 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD).
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 3, 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
NHTSA campaign 22V056000
Sep 20, 2017 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
Consequence: The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.
NHTSA campaign 17V578000
Jun 5, 2017 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Consequence: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
NHTSA campaign 17V358000
Mar 6, 2017 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.
NHTSA campaign 17V142000
Nov 21, 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
NHTSA campaign 16V842000
Mar 10, 2016 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.
NHTSA campaign 16V145000
970 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE
Owner Complaints
970 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE (14 mention a crash, 23 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 650 |
| Power Train | 166 |
| Unknown Or Other | 93 |
| Electrical System | 69 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 59 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.