The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz window sticker reads 25 mpg combined (22 city, 30 highway) for the 2.5L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2026 Santa Cruz 5 stars overall.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz window sticker — build, options & years
The Hyundai Santa Cruz ran from 2022–2026.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Hyundai Santa Cruz VIN decoder.
What the Hyundai Santa Cruz sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Santa Cruz:
The label also prints an estimated $2,500 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 392 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle, 2026) the best Santa Cruz version ranks #38 of 57 on combined MPG (the class best is 43 mpg).
How the Santa Cruz's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2022 to 2026:
Combined went from 23 mpg in 2022 to 25 in 2026.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2026 Santa Cruz:
The weak spot is rollover: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
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Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Hyundai Santa Cruz VIN decoder.
Santa Cruz window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 15 Santa Cruz window stickers from VINs so far, opened 27 times. The most requested model years are 2024, 2022 and 2026.
Any Santa Cruz from 2022–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Hyundai models: Hyundai window stickers.
Other Hyundai window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 36 mpg | |
| Hyundai Palisade | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 34 mpg | |
| Hyundai Elantra | Midsize Cars | 54 mpg | |
| Hyundai Tucson | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 50 mpg | |
| Hyundai Sonata | Large Cars | 52 mpg | |
| Hyundai Kona | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 120 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Santa Cruz
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Santa Cruz, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Hyundai Santa Cruz all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Hyundai Santa Cruz window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 25 mpg combined, #38 of 57 in its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,500 a year.
What safety rating is on the Hyundai Santa Cruz sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2026 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Which Hyundai Santa Cruz years do people look up most?
2024, with 7 of the 15 Santa Cruz window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2022 and 2026.
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