Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7.5/10
A solid choice for families looking for efficiency and space at a reasonable price.
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Pros
- Good fuel economy for its class
- Spacious interior
- Well-equipped base trim
Cons
- Infotainment system can be finicky
- Less engaging drive than some rivals
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
36 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,300/yr
Expected lifespan
220,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment glitches
- Suspension noise
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2025 Hyundai Santa FE has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage (campaign 26V218000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Electrical System — Starter Assembly — 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 cra…
- Back Over Prevention — Display Function — 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 c…
- Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can…
- Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage — 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 deta…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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