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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

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Jorge S.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
11/08/2025
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Worst car ever

Bad transmission
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 11/10/2025 06:44 AM

Hello Jorge, we are really sorry to hear about your experience with your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. Your feedback will help us in identifying the areas where we can improve overall driving experience and durability of our vehicles. Thank you for your feedback. ^cc
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Robert H.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
01/29/2026
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Almost 50% of Time in Shop

The vehicle has spent almost half the time (not hyperbole) I have owned it in the shop. It is currently on its fifth visit for the same issue.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/29/2026 03:10 PM

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. Your comments have been sent to your case manager for review. Your assigned Specialist will be in touch with you to discuss your concerns further. ^cc
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ANTHONY L.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
01/28/2026
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stay away from santa fe

my car went into service 6 days after purchasing it. they were not able to fix it and it has sat in service for 3 months. this car has issues and Hyundai wont acknowledge it. my car is actually approved for repurchase under the lemon law. it only had 511 miles on it. complete garbage
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/28/2026 01:53 PM

Hello Anthony, Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. This information has been forwarded to your case manager for further handling. ^cc  
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Gabriel P.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/02/2026
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Sucks

Its bad, low power
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/02/2026 02:44 PM

Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. ^cc
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STEVE K.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/02/2026
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Honeymoon period is over

If I wrote this during the 1st week of owning the Santa Fe is would be so much better. Having the car belittle me and telling me I am a bad driver is infuriating. you try to even have a lane to drive in with 1 foot of snow on the road and cars not fully parked, but the car will tell me over and over again again to "consider taking a break". Makes me want to scream.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/02/2026 08:31 AM

Hello Steve, thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. Your feedback will be taken into consideration. ^cc 
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Martha V.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
11/24/2025
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Average suv

Hyundai brand is an average in quality and performance.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 11/24/2025 11:37 AM

Hello MARTHA, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. If you’d like to share more details directly, we encourage you to contact our Customer Care team at 800-633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. ^cc
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Crystal D.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
12/29/2025
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Some ups and downs

The car is great, but I’ve been without my car for 2 weeks due to the door opening by itself. Interior damage on door. I would live to have a new car if this isn’t fixable on this car.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 12/29/2025 01:33 PM

Hello Crystal,

Thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Santa Fe. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns after the dealership visit, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc. 
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Leslie P.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/10/2026
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I wish I would never have bought it
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/12/2026 09:01 AM

Hey Leslie, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far. We apologizze for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc. 
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Austin H.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/06/2026
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Not a good family vehicle

At first we loved the car until wheather started to get cold there is no heat in second or third row kids are always cold while your blasting the heat and ur way to hot while your kids are freezing
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/07/2026 06:43 AM

Hello Austin, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe.  We’re sorry to hear about your experience. If there is any concern regarding heating system we encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.
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Jim C.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/01/2025
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Very hard to buckle seatbelts. A lot of times it doesn’t want to start

Very hard to get in and out.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 11/03/2025 07:19 AM

Hey Jim, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far.  We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumer preferences. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc. 
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Janet M.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/21/2025
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2026 santa fe

i wanted to trade in my 21 santa fe..this is my 4h hyundai. The dealership had hundreds of 25 and 26 vehicles so i figured i would get a good deal and my trade in was in EXCELLENT condition. they did not have the color i wanted,, i SETTLED for different color
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 11/21/2025 03:59 PM

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, Janet.
We truly value hearing from our guests and continuously monitor feedback to enhance our products and services. If you have any questions or concerns about your vehicle, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc. 
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Cathleen M.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/19/2025
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Wind noise is unbearable

Service suck
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 12/22/2025 07:39 AM

 
Hello CATHLEEN, thank you for your feedback regarding your  2026 Hyundai Santa Fe and experience thus far. If you are experiencing any issues regarding excessive noise,we encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc 
 
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Sarah T.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/29/2025
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Santa Fe

I like everything about the car except where the air conditioning vents are placed
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 12/29/2025 10:09 AM

Hello Sarah,

Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. ^cc
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Connie J.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/16/2026
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No time to read car manual

The radio never stays on the same channel I was listening to when I shut off the car. Sometimes I get in the car after a stop at the store, and the air is blowing - not sure why. It's easy for me to hit a curb when I pull out of a side street, because I can't tell where the curb is. I think it's because the car is tall, and I can't see the pavement. Blue Link keeps telling me my car is unlocked. I'm in the house with the key, so isn't the car supposed to lock? I don't want to complain, but you did ask. I plan to keep this car forever, so I have plenty of time to read the manual - some day!
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/16/2026 02:14 PM

Hello Connie,

Thank you for your review. Hyundai is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value. Hyundai greatly values our customers’ feedback, and we utilize your concerns and opinions in our relentless efforts towards delivering world-class products. If you have any questions please call us at 800-633-5151. Thank you. ^cc
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Kenneth K.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/09/2026
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Technology dies not always work as expected

Car handles well and has many belts and whistles but it keeps dropping the apple play and other connections and require resetting often. It also needs a bit more visibility as often difficult to see other traffic when turning
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/09/2026 03:30 PM

Hello Kenneth, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns after the dealership visit, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc. 
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Michael M.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/12/2026
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Wonderful vehicle except for the atrocious city gas mileage.

I love everything about my 2026 Santa Fe Calligraphy except for the absolutely atrocious city gas mileage. I decide not to go with the hybrid due to the reduced power and the advertised and what I thought still reasonable 20 MPG in the city of the traditional 4 cylinder gas engine. The Jeep Cherokee this replaced was a 8 cylinder Hemi beast that got only got 13 MPG. When I saw this Santa Fe was rated for 20 MPG in the city I was super happy. It's unbelievable but I am only getting 12-13 MPG with my new Santa Fe driving around the city. I rarely need to use the freeway so my driving is 90% stop and go city traffic. I ditched my Jeep because I felt bad with it getting such terrible gas milage and here I am now with a brand new car that gets exactly the same MPG or worse and has half the power and capability. If I could go back I would definitely go a different direction with my vehicle choice. Since I can't go back I can at least say everything else is wonderful, much more luxury that my jeep, and great styling except for the rear hatch. I both the extended warranty so if it lasts me the full 10 years without serious issues I think I will end up being happy with it overall.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/12/2026 03:38 PM

Hello Michael, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Santa Fe. We understand your disappointment with the city gas mileage not meeting your expectations. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences, and your feedback will be taken into consideration. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please contact our Customer Care team at 800-633-5151. ^cc
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Aiesha H.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/14/2026
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Overall the vehicle is fine.

I like certain things roomy, inside spacious and the screen is nice. The sensors are an issue. I also don’t like that the maintenance shop has appointments that you have to wait weeks to get.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/14/2026 04:14 PM

Hello Aiesha, thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. Feel free to reach out to your local Hyundai dealership. ^cc
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Andrea M.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/16/2026
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Already having problems

Not sure if its the engine or the transmission but already powered down on me on the highway and transmission getting stuck in high RPMS. Not happy
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/19/2026 09:16 AM

Hello Andrea, thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Allow us to take a further look at your vehicle's concerns. A team member will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you.^cc 
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Natasha P.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/23/2026
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Purchase vehicle online from Serra Hyundai in Trussville Alabama

Vehicle was delivered. Vehicle was delivered with multiple defective items. Driver door bolt loose,cluster monitor damaged upper shroud not seated
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/26/2026 06:40 AM

Hey Natash, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and we are really sorry to hear about your experience. we encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc 
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Morris C.
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/26/2026
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It’s ok

Please see below
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/27/2026 12:57 PM

Hello Morris, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Santa Fe. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. ^cc

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/27/2026 12:57 PM

Hello Morris, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Santa Fe. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. ^cc

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/27/2026 12:58 PM

Hello Morris, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Santa Fe. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. ^cc
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