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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.

Hyundai Santa Fe
Pictured: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Luxury AWD in Hampton Grey, front left, 2024-06-30. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
36 combined · 37 city / 36 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 36 MPG combined — 22% better than the average 2027 small SUV (29.4 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 36 MPG combined (37 city / 36 highway), 22% better than the 2027 small SUV average of 29.4 MPG, for an estimated $1,850 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2027

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 Santa Fe — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 Santa Fe →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Santa Fe Hybrid FWD Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S6)Front-Wheel Drive37 / 36 / 36+22%$1,850243
Santa Fe Hybrid AWD Hybrid1.6L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S6)All-Wheel Drive35 / 34 / 35+37%$1,900257
Santa Fe FWD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive20 / 29 / 24-18%$2,800374
Santa Fe AWD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23-10%$2,900391
Santa Fe AWD XRT2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21-18%$3,200421
7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
7/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $2,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
29.4 MPG2027 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Similar 2027 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe (this car)36 MPGNot rated0
2027 Kia Seltos30 MPGNot rated0
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan29 MPGNot rated0
2027 Kia Sportage41 MPGNot rated0
2027 Kia Sorento37 MPGNot rated0
2027 Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPGNot rated0
2027 Hyundai Kona31 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Other Santa Fe years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Santa Fe36190.2 inNot rated458
2025 Santa Fe36190.2 in★★★★★5240
2024 Santa Fe36190.2 in★★★★★7191
2023 Santa Fe34188.6 in★★★★★2290
2022 Santa Fe34188.6 in★★★★★8265
2021 Santa Fe34188.6 in★★★★★8187
2020 Santa Fe25187.8 in★★★★★2218
2019 Santa Fe25187.8 in★★★★★3229
2018 Santa Fe24184.6 in★★★★★5432
2017 Santa Fe24184.6 inNot rated71,327
2016 Santa Fe23184.6 inNot rated3306
2015 Santa Fe23184.6 inNot rated4339

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →