The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe window sticker reads 24 to 36 mpg combined depending on the engine: 36 for the 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid and 24 for the 2.5L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2026 Santa Fe 5 stars overall, and a used 2025 asks about $28,888 today.
The Hyundai Santa Fe window sticker — build, options & years
The Hyundai Santa Fe ran from 2001–2026 across 4 generations (2001–2006, 2007–2012, 2019–2023, 2024–2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Hyundai Santa Fe VIN decoder.
What the Hyundai Santa Fe sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Santa Fe, averaged across its 2 versions:
The label also prints an estimated $2,175 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 412 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle, 2026) the best Santa Fe version ranks #10 of 57 on combined MPG (the class best is 43 mpg).
How the Santa Fe's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2001 to 2026:
Combined went from 21 mpg in 2001 to 30 in 2026; the best year on file is 2022 at 31 mpg. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2026 Santa Fe:
The weak spot is rollover: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Santa Fe sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Santa Fe (36 mpg, 2026) sits behind the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Honda CR-V | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Honda Pilot | 2026 | 5★ |
What a used Santa Fe sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 217 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 listings | |
| 2024 | 13 listings | |
| 2023 | 21 listings | |
| 2022 | 14 listings | |
| 2021 | 15 listings | |
| 2020 | 29 listings | |
| 2019 | 18 listings | |
| 2018 | 13 listings | |
| 2017 | 32 listings | |
| 2016 | 14 listings | |
| 2015 | 15 listings | |
| 2014 | 19 listings |
A 2025 Santa Fe asks a median $28,888 today, a 2014 about $5,500. Full breakdown on the Hyundai Santa Fe value page.
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Santa Fe window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 94 Santa Fe window stickers from VINs so far, opened 150 times. The most requested model years are 2026, 2023 and 2017.
Any Santa Fe from 2001–2026: 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 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 | |
| Hyundai Accent | Compact Cars | 36 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Santa Fe
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Santa Fe, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Hyundai Santa Fe all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Hyundai Santa Fe window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 36 mpg combined, #10 of 57 in its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,175 a year.
What safety rating is on the Hyundai Santa Fe sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2026 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the Santa Fe sticker show better MPG than the Toyota RAV4?
No: the most efficient 2026 Santa Fe reads 36 mpg combined, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 43.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe years do people look up most?
2026, with 23 of the 94 Santa Fe window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2023 and 2017.
What is a used Hyundai Santa Fe worth now?
A 2025 asks a median $28,888 and a 2014 about $5,500, across 217 live listings. More on the Hyundai Santa Fe value page.
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