2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL AWD
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- Photo: HYUNDAI SANTA FE (MX5) China (1) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HYUNDAI SANTA FE (MX5) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Inspiration AWD by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Prestige (Rear) by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL AWD is a 178-hp 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $40,240 MSRP and is rated at 34 mpg combined.
It makes 178 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 35 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (34 mpg combined).
The Santa Fe Hybrid measures 190.2 inches long on a 110.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,343 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $40,240 |
| MSRP with Destination | $41,840 |
| Destination Charge | $1,600 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Smartstream 1.6L turbo GDI I4 + 44.2 kW (est. 60 hp) PMSM; 1.49 kWh lithium-ion (270V); combined 231 hp / 271 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve, GDI turbo |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.6 x 89.0 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), turbocharged |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 35 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 34 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 17.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Turning Diameter | 37.9 ft |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.2 in |
| Width | 74.8 in |
| Height | 67.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
| Front Track | 64.8 in |
| Rear Track | 65.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,343 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 6, 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.
Consequence: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V218000
Jan 27, 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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
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 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V047000
Nov 21, 2025 · 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.
Consequence: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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 this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V809000
21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID HEV
Owner Complaints
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID HEV (2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
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 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID HEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.