Hyundai Santa Fe Generation 5 (2024–present)

Hyundai Santa Fe Generation 5 (2024–present) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Hyundai Santa Fe — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2001–2006 —
Generation 2 2007–2012 —
Generation 3 2013–2020 —
Generation 4 2021–2023 —
Generation 5 2024–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Santa Fe

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Hyundai 2.5L 4-cylinder 2021–2023 5 models 41
Hyundai 2.0L 4-cylinder 2017–2020 13 models 16
Hyundai 1.6L 4-cylinder 2021–2023 9 models 15

About this generation

Developed under the codename MX5, Hyundai designed the vehicle to appeal to the growing outdoor lifestyle globally by adopting a boxy design. Its exterior elements were designed to reduce the drag coefficient to just 0.29 (0.33 on the previous generation). The model is longer than the outgoing model, with the same width. The wheelbase is longer than the previous generation. The headlamps and tail lamps take on an H-shaped design, with a light bar spanning the width of the front end in the centre of the grille.

The tail lamps are positioned at the bottom of the liftgate directly above the rear bumper. It also sports angular wheel arches on the fenders. The Santa Fe will also become Hyundai's first extended-range electric vehicle. Reports from ETNews suggests the EREV version of the Santa Fe will start production in 2026 and start sales in 2027. A prototype version was spotted on 24 November 2025 and is based on the North American version (codenamed MX5a), likely meaning the EREV version will be produced in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.

Ensuring spacious interior space and large cargo volume, Hyundai chose to design the SUV starting from the rear. A higher roofline increased headroom space for second row occupants. Second-row legroom is rated for petrol variants (+ over the older Santa Fe) and for the hybrid. Third-row legroom is rated (+), while headroom is (+) and seat height is (+). The third-row seats also recline by 10 degrees. Hyundai also claims a 725-litre cargo capacity for the SUV.

The tailgate was also specifically designed to allow a large opening by repositioning the struts. As a consequence, the taillights had to be relocated downwards. "When you have a tail lamp like a conventional car, you have a tail lamp up [higher]) and the strut has to move inboard [on the tailgate]. This really reduces the width of the tailgate quite significantly. Therefore we deliberately bring the taillight under the strut," according to SangYup Lee, Hyundai's global head of design.

Hyundai relocated the shift lever to the steering column, which allows the centre console to host two wireless phone charging pads, and a pair of cupholders. A Panoramic Curved Display which combines the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and infotainment system into one curved screen is also a new addition. The previous generation Santa Fe architecture and major suspension components is retained for this generation, although the cooling system, component friction and other parameters have been revised.

Available powertrain options include a 2.5-litre petrol, 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol, 1.6-litre turbocharged hybrid and 1.6-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid. Diesel engine options are not available for this generation, as well as the V6 petrol engine that was previously offered in markets such as Australia. The fifth-generation Santa Fe made its European debut during the first half of 2024, it comes only available with hybrid electric powertrains with the option between front-wheel and all-wheel drive.

The European model has the option of a Plug-in Hybrid powertrain and does not feature the illuminated light bar upfront. The GCC market fifth-generation Santa Fe was launched on 27 February 2024. It is equipped with three rows of seats, with two powertrain options, which are the 2.5-litre GDi engine and a 2.5-litre T-GDi turbocharged engine. The fifth-generation Santa Fe went on sale in Mexico on 1 June 2024, in two trim levels: GLS Premium and Limited Tech.

It is available with either a 2.5-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol or a 1.6-litre T-GDi Hybrid turbocharged petrol powertrains. The North American market fifth-generation Santa Fe was introduced on 10 August 2023 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and went on sale in March 2024. The model will continue to be manufactured at the Hyundai Montgomery plant in Alabama.

Source: Wikipedia — Hyundai Santa Fe — Fifth generation (MX5; 2023), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2024 207 $29,388 69% 35,179 mi
2025 341 $31,399 74% 20,414 mi
2026 3,321 $39,730 93% 188 mi
2027 16 $42,558 100% 6 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2024 7 160 Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2025 5 181 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance
2026 4 30 Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other, Seats

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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