Model year 2027 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe at 21–36 mpg combined across 5 versions. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
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EPA combined mpg
21–36
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
We could not find the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 20/28/23 mpg | $2,900 | 391 |
| Santa Fe AWD XRT | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 19/25/21 mpg | $3,200 | 421 |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 20/29/24 mpg | $2,800 | 374 |
| Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 6-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 35/34/35 mpg | $1,900 | 257 |
| Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 37/36/36 mpg | $1,850 | 243 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 17.4% | No |
| 2027 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 18.5% | No |
| 2027 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV ICE AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 17.4% | No |
| 2027 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV ICE FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 18.5% | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe owner complaints
We could not match the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa Fe | 21–36 mpg | 4 | 58 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Santa Fe | 22–36 mpg | 5 | 240 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Santa Fe | 22–36 mpg | 7 | 191 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Santa Fe | 24–34 mpg | 2 | 290 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Santa Fe | 24–34 mpg | 8 | 265 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Santa Fe | 24–34 mpg | 8 | 187 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Santa Fe | 22–25 mpg | 2 | 218 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Santa Fe | 19–25 mpg | 3 | 229 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Santa Fe | 19–24 mpg | 5 | 432 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Santa Fe | 19–24 mpg | 7 | 1,327 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Santa Fe | 19–23 mpg | 3 | 306 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Santa Fe | 19–23 mpg | 4 | 339 | 5/5 |
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Other 2027 Hyundai models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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