2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews - Verified Owners

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John S.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/26/2026

Verified Review

my 2026 HyundaiSante Fe

see later comments

Recommended

Mark P.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/26/2026

Verified Review

Good news

Great vehicle wonderful people

Recommended

Michael D.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/26/2026

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Love our Santa Fe

So many features and love how roomy it is, so much better than the old style of Santa Fe!

Recommended

Kathleen S.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/26/2026

Verified Review

Hyundai Santa Fe is a very comfortable ride

Comfortable

Recommended

Michelle F.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/26/2026

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My dogbone!

My grandchildren said my SUV taillights reminded them if a dog one, so that's why we called it ,Dog one

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Jessica H.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/26/2026

Verified Review

Love the interior

The inside of the car is stunning. The display in front and the white leather. It’s beautiful. I don’t love that when I hit a bump it doesn’t feel like the best shocks. It’s also making a ticking noise with less than 10,000 miles on it. I’m sure it’s not major and will be covered under warranty but just stinks that something is not quite right already.

Julius A.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/26/2026

Verified Review

70

I purchased the vehicle new and have generally been pleased with its comfort, design, technology, and overall driving experience. The Santa Fe provides a smooth ride and has many premium features that make it enjoyable to own. My main frustration was with the dealership purchasing process rather than the vehicle itself. Overall, the vehicle has met my expectations and I would recommend it to others looking for a comfortable and well-equipped SUV.

Recommended

David C.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/26/2026

Verified Review

Great ride

I am enjoying my Santa Fe. Nice ride, good flex space. Plenty of room for two granddaughters and a dog with luggage. Interior well designed and easy to use.

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Christine M.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/26/2026

Verified Review

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

My third Santa Fe and definitely improves with each model!

Recommended

Susan W.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/26/2026

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My Santa Fe

Over all I love my new Santa Fe. Still getting use to driving it.

Recommended

Cathie K.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/25/2026

Verified Review

Great car - lacks some comfort

Love everything about my Santa Fe. The dashboard is space age looking. Easy to reach controls. The gearshift is fun. Safety features for lane change and cruise are excellent. Love the backup camera because it stays on after you put the car in drive until you have reached about 7 mph. The only ding I give the Santa Fe is the lack of comfort in the seats. I had to immediately add a cushion to sit on.

Tamatha G.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/25/2026

Verified Review

I luv my Hyundai

The vehicle is very high tech and spacious

Recommended

Jeremy K.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/25/2026

Verified Review

OKAY Vehicle

The best feature of this vehicle is the technology, especially the calligraphy trim. With a slight exception being the wireless charging which does get warm and overheats phone which causes delay in phone operation overall. The interior / seating is very spacious. Ride comfort is nice, and smooth. Exterior quality is below average in terms of paint/clear coat as it is very weak. Gloss black panels are very poor quality and appear warped. Overall build quality is below average as some assembly “mess” still present & noticeable. 21” wheels are very impractical for this type of vehicle, prone to easily damaging. Exterior lighting is very deficient. Lastly the look of the vehicle is not as attractive or appealing compared to a lot of competing vehicles from other brands.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/26/2026 11:39 AM

Hello Jeremy,

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. ^cc

Melanie T.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/25/2026

Verified Review

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Review of 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Alejandro C.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/25/2026

Verified Review

26 Santa Fe

First ever Hyundai vehicle, can say it is a great improvement.

Recommended

James B.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/24/2026

Verified Review

New owner

So far I love my Santa Fe, I'm still getting used to the features it comes with but overall I am completely satisfied with my purchase.

Recommended

Haley M.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/23/2026

Verified Review

Too Many Alarms

The amount of alarms the vehicle has is jarring. They're more distracting than helpful and cause the driver to jerk rather than be aware of a possible collision therefore almost causing a collision. The menu screen is not intuitive. One has to navigate through multiple screens before the needed setting is found. The lack of knobs for controlling the radio or air is dangerous. One should not have to keep looking at a screen to find settings while driving. The air vent placement and lack of individual airflow adjustment is irritating. The passenger should not be forced to have the same amount of airflow as the driver. If the driver or passenger doesn't want the air blowing at them, the vents are forced to blow at the other passenger or be shut completely off. The gas and brake pedals need to be adjustable to the driver's height. If the driver is short, they must sit dangerously close to the steering wheel. The vehicle also needs more or larger storage compartments. The second row also should be able to adjust their air according to their preferences and not have to rely on the driver.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/26/2026 10:05 AM

Hello Haley, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with the design and features. Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc

Mary V.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/23/2026

Verified Review

2026 Santa Fe good overall but it lacks finishing touches.

I am basically happy with my new Santa Fe, but Hyundai could have taken a few extra steps to bring it up to the premium vehicle it wants to be. The biggest negative is the cabin noise when driving. The sounds of the engine and the road are pronounced, even with the Bose stereo on. The sunroof has regressed from a great panoramic roof to an opening the would be more appropriate for a small, mid-range sedan. On top of that it isn’t even fully automatic. The button will open the shade and the roof but you have to manually pull the shade to close it. The sunroof in my 2017 Santa Fe was considerably better, both in appearance and functionality. While in no way a true negative, the gear shift is pretty ridiculous in look and use. It feels like a gimmick with no purpose.

Vivianivette B.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/23/2026

Verified Review

Poor service

Complicated

Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/26/2026 10:04 AM

Hey Vivianivette, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. Thank you ^cc.

Donald J.

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Verified Owner

05/23/2026

Verified Review

2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SE

In January 2023 I bought a new KIA Soul LX and have found it to be a very easy to drive, maneuverable and enjoyable car. With 32k miles the car's displayed overall average mpg is 40.2 with conservative driving. I decided to buy the Santa Fe to replace a 2018 Pacifica (white with "Cognac" / tan interior) with 73,000 miles, selling the Pacifica outright. The Santa Fe's comfortable ride, smaller size, maneuverability, power and lane keeping feature made it attractive to me. I am impressed with the engine performance and economy. The strong torque is noticeable on hills and whenever acceleration is needed. The transmission is smooth, makes understandable shifts and is responsive. Driving conservatively with a light foot delivers 30 mpg+. I'm glad the SE model has 18" wheels. Larger ones and lower profile tires would not ride as smoothly. Disappointment - the interior in black only. Would far and away have preferred tan or grey. Black makes it hard to see things in the car, and it makes it more of a solar collector. In an attempt to lighten the cabin appearance, I installed WeatherTech gray colored floor mats. I wish the wheels were more conventional-looking alloy rims. Disappointment - minimal instrumentation. No compass. I purchased on Amazon for $57.99 a gauge that has compass, altimeter, exhaust gas temperature, boost pressure, voltage, engine oil temp, engine coolant temp, GPS speedometer, inlet air temp, fuel level percent, engine load percent, and RPM. This is the first turbocharged car I've owned, and it is good to have more complete instrumentation. My 2018 Pacifica had lots of readouts and compass as standard. In fact, my '94 Plymouth van, '94 Chrysler New Yorker, '96 Chrysler Concorde, '97 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2000 LHS and 2005 Town & Country all had compasses.