2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

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Erin M.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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03/11/2026
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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Satisfied.
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Scott T.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/02/2026
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Overall impressed

Does not get close to advertised fuel economy
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Susan K.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/10/2026
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My new suv

Great but some issues: Plastic coverings Trunk closure
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Heidi C.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/04/2026
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Great - But With Issues

I love my car overall. However, a couple of buyer beware issues: 1. My remote drive forward/backward feature on the key fob doesn’t work. Hasn’t since day one. I can take it in and have it fixed but haven’t had time to do that and be without my care for an unknown amount of time. 2. If you use the digital key feature, or leave your purse with your key in the care (I park in the garage), it will kill your battery. Your brand new car will be DRT (dead right there) with no understanding of what happened. You won’t get any warning, you can run your diagnostic on your app and it’ll say everything is just fine. If you remove your digital key, and take your key fob out of your car, it’ll be just fine after that. 3. The cell phone charger overheats after a short amount of time and your phone won’t charge. My husband’s GMC has a similar charger and it doesn’t have this issue.
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Thomas B.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/18/2026
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2026 Sante Fe

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Steve F.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/19/2026
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Good ride once you understand the terminology and locations of things.
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Salli M.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/23/2026
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Best mpg and room for the money

It is too laden with singsong bells and safety shudders that are more annoying and distracting to those of us who aren’t stupid and actually know how to drive. Other than that irritation, it rides smooth and gets wonderful gas mileage while only requiring regular gas. I still like it a lot!
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Mary E.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/16/2026
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All is good except the center dash control center

The Santa Fe is great, the ride the MPG for the hybrid. But the center Dash Control lights are so dimmed you cannot see them and they cannot be brightened.
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Bruce H.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/18/2026
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Hybrid santa fe

Nice viehicle so far it is running ok. Drivers seat is not adjustable enough for tall folks the only problem I have found so far.
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Roger H.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/20/2026
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Great car

Stylish, sporty, does everything I need it to do.
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William B.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/29/2026
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My first Hyundai and first hibrid.

Overall, just what I was looking for.
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Jerry E.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/20/2026
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Satisfaction survey

I am mostly pleased with the car as a whole. My major complaint is the lane assistance as compared to the 2024 Palisade I owned before this car. It is the only vehicle that I have to compare to. Compared to the Palisade, the lane assist is rough and jerky. If you activate the turn signal for a lane assist lane change, the change is sudden and jerky. There have been many times when I had to take control to make the car stay in the lane after the change. Without my input the car would have continued past the lane or shoulder stripe instead staying in the newly selected lane. Even in basically straight ahead travel, I find the Santa Fe wanders significantly from side to side in the lane selected. My other complaint is the indicator lights for selected features are so dim that on a sunny day the little lights, that indicate if a feature has been selected, cannot be seen unless a hand is used to shade the light. This requires removing a hand from the steering wheel and dividing your attention between driving and trying to see the light. I think this is very unsafe.
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Martin P.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/28/2026
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Good vehicle

It’s a good vehicle.
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David S.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/07/2026
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Great MPG

Very comfortable, quiet vehicle with good gas mileage especially for a car of this weight.
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Hedish C.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/20/2026
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Would be 5 stars if it was consistent!

I’ve really enjoyed owning the Hyundai Santa Fe so far. The interior design is beautiful and feels thoughtfully done—it strikes a great balance between modern and comfortable. As a parent, the space and layout have been a huge win. There’s plenty of room for kids, bags, and everyday life, and everything feels intuitive and easy to use. The comfort level is one of my favorite aspects of the vehicle. It’s a smooth ride, and the seats and overall cabin feel make a big difference, especially during longer drives or busy days running around. I also really appreciate the features and technology—there’s a lot included, and it genuinely enhances the driving experience. I did have a significant issue early on that required the vehicle to be in the shop for an extended period to replace a module. While that was ultimately resolved and I appreciated the follow-through, it was a frustrating experience to have so soon after purchase. Since then, I’ve still experienced some inconsistencies that give me pause. I’ve noticed occasional warning lights appearing unexpectedly, and the charging functionality hasn’t always been reliable. While these issues haven’t completely overshadowed my experience, they do impact my confidence in the vehicle’s long-term reliability. Overall, I really like the Santa Fe and think it offers a lot of value, especially for families. If the reliability concerns were addressed, it would be an easy, enthusiastic recommendation.
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Carrie R.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/20/2026
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Santa Fe 2026

Overall great car. Some design issues inside for ease of driver - control placement etc. But I enjoy the smooth ride and hybrid feature helping to save some on gas cost
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Margaret B.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/30/2026
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Great truck

I love it!
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Anthony B.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/31/2026
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Vehicle electronics and features

The worst of the worst is the Hyundai world class features as in Maps.
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NATHANIEL F.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/24/2026
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Nice Family Hauler

Overall, we enjoy this vehicle and find it to be a refined (for the most part) upgrade to our 2012 Ford Flex, which it replaced. It's quirky exterior styling isn't for everyone but we love it's boxy design and the added utility of the roof rack and incredible interior cargo space. It's a versatile, comfortable ride whether you're hauling people, stuff or both around town or on a long trip.
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ELIZABETH G.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/26/2026
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Lots of great features but lacking in some key areas

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has a comfortable cabin with sleek features and customizations. The drive assist is wonderful in traffic. One major flaw is that the actual mpg are much less (about 10mpg less!) than advertised which is disappointing for a hybrid. If you want a lot of cargo space you can fold down the third row but not the second row so you won't be able to take this car to ikea unless you buy a roof rack. Some of the tech features are a little glitchy so they aren't as helpful as advertised. Overall I am happy with the car but it's just missing the mark of perfect.
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