The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe gets 22 to 36 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD at 36 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2024 Santa Fe FWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) at 24 mpg.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, the Santa Fe ranks 11th (tied with 1 other) of 75 for combined mileage (34 mpg), 8th (tied with 1 other) of 73 for yearly fuel cost ($1,850 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 16th of 75 for tailpipe CO2 (258 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 26 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 339 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 23 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Santa Fe's best version, 5 other models get the same and 233 get less. The 2024 Santa Fe's cheapest version costs $1,750 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 20 cost less, 4 the same and 231 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 2024 RAV4 Prime 4WD | 38 | - | 72 |
| 9 | 2024 Honda CR-V | 2024 CR-V AWD (Hybrid) | 37 | $1,700 | 237 |
| 10 | 2024 Lexus RX | 2024 RX 350h AWD | 36 | $2,150 | 243 |
| 11 | 2024 Hyundai Santa FeThis car | 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 34 | $1,850 | 258 |
| 11 | 2024 Kia Sorento | 2024 Sorento Hybrid AWD | 34 | $1,850 | 105 |
| 13 | 2024 Nissan Rogue | 2024 Rogue AWD | 31 | $2,000 | 287 |
| 14 | 2024 Lincoln Nautilus | 2024 Nautilus HEV AWD | 30 | $2,100 | 290 |
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Santa Fe FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L: 20 mpg city, 29 highway, 24 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Santa Fe version is $2,600 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Sorento costs $878 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Sorento costs $4,390 less to fuel than the Santa Fe (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Santa Fe (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Santa Fe | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Sorento | 2024 Sorento Hybrid AWD | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 2 lower | $100 more a year | Compare |
| 2024 Lexus RX | 2024 RX 350h AWD | 36 mpg | $2,150 | same figure | $400 more a year | - |
| 2024 Honda CR-V | 2024 CR-V AWD (Hybrid) | 37 mpg | $1,700 | 1 higher | $50 less a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid FWDHybrid | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-wheel | 36 | 35 | 36 | $1,750 | 249 | cheapest |
| 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid AWDHybrid | 4-cyl 1.6 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-wheel | 35 | 34 | 34 | $1,850 | 258 | +$100 |
| 2024 Santa Fe FWD | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-wheel | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,600 | 377 | +$850 |
| 2024 Santa Fe AWD | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-wheel | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,700 | 392 | +$950 |
| 2024 Santa Fe AWD XRT | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-wheel | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,850 | 409 | +$1,100 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD (36 mpg, $1,750 a year), costs $850 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2024 Santa Fe FWD (24 mpg, $2,600 a year).
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Santa Fe; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD puts out 249 grams per mile; across the 5 tested versions the figure runs from 249 to 409.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD: fuel economy score 7 (5 to 7 across versions), greenhouse gas score 7 (5 to 7 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Santa Fe gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 23 mpg | none | 9 | 13 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2017 | 24 mpg | none | 10 | 12 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2018 | 24 mpg | none | 10 | 12 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2019 | 25 mpg | none | 8 | 11 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2020 | 25 mpg | none | 4 | 11 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2021 | 26 mpg | 34 mpg | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2022 | 26 mpg | 34 mpg | 7 | 2 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2023 | 26 mpg | 34 mpg | 7 | 2 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 24 mpg | 36 mpg | 5 | this page | |
| 2025 | 24 mpg | 36 mpg | 5 | same as 2024 | |
| 2026 | 24 mpg | 36 mpg | 5 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 7 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 34 to 36 mpg (up 2).
The 2025 model has 5 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD, 4-cyl 1.6 L | 36 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2023 | no match |
| 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid AWD, 4-cyl 1.6 L | 34 mpg | 34 mpg (listed in 2023 as Santa Fe Hybrid Blue) | no change |
| 2024 Santa Fe FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 24 mpg | 25 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2024 Santa Fe AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2024 Santa Fe AWD XRT, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 22 mpg | 24 mpg (listed in 2023 as Santa Fe AWD (Automatic (AM-S8))) | -2 mpg |
4 2023 versions have no match in 2024.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV SUV AWD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 165 complaints, 7 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: SANTA FE, SANTA FE HEV.
202 complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 56 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 46 | |
| Electrical System | 44 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | |
| Engine | 21 |
13 of the 202 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 8 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: SANTA FE, SANTA FE HEV.
7 recalls are on file for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: SANTA FE, SANTA FE HEV.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display.
Fix: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.
Fix: Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message.
Fix: Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Santa Fe itself is at 34 mpg.
More Hyundai models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD with 36 mpg combined (36 city, 35 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2024 Santa Fe FWD at 24 mpg.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe costs between $1,750 and $2,850 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD at $1,750; the dearest is the 2024 Santa Fe AWD XRT at $2,850. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2024 Santa Fe Hybrid AWD: 34 mpg combined (35 city, 34 highway); 2024 Santa Fe AWD: 23 mpg combined (20 city, 28 highway); 2024 Santa Fe AWD XRT: 22 mpg combined (19 city, 26 highway).
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD, gets 36 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2024 Santa Fe FWD, gets 24 mpg: 12 mpg more for the hybrid.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is 11th of 75 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Kia Sportage at 43 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 26 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Lexus RX at 36 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Kia Sorento at 34 mpg.
The 2023 model had 7 tested versions and the 2024 model has 5. The best figure went from 34 to 36 mpg (up 2).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV SUV AWD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
202 complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Power Train (56 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 7 recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.