These are standard specifications for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2019 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $26,850-42,300 |
| Weight : | 4200 lbs | 1905.088 kg |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.34 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2497 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 191 HP (140.576 KW) @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque : | 182 Ft-Lbs (247 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 85.5 mm | 3.366 in. |
| Stroke : | 101.5 mm | 3.996 in. |
| Compression : | 13.0 : 1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1598 cc | 97.5 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 75.6 mm | 2.976 in. |
| Stroke : | 89.0 mm | 3.504 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5 : 1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2497 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 277 HP (203.872 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 311 Ft-Lbs (422 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Stroke : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Compression : | 10.0 : 1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
8 Automatic
Dimension(s)
SUV
| Cargo Volume : | 72 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume : | 110.7 cu. ft. |
| Interior Volume : | 147.3 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity : | 2,000.0 lbs |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 187.8 in | 4770 mm. |
| Width : | 74.4 in | 1890 mm. |
| Height : | 66.1 in | 1679 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.9 in | 2766 mm. |
| Front Track : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.2 in | 208 mm. |
| Front Overhang : | 37.2 in | 945 mm. |
| Rear Overhang : | 42.3 in | 1075 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Row Headroom : | 40.0 in | 1016 mm. |
| Second Row Headroom : | 39.2 in | 996 mm. |
| Third Row Headroom : | 36.1 in | 917 mm. |
| Front Row Legroom : | 44.1 in | 1120 mm. |
| Second Row Legroom : | 40.4 in | 1026 mm. |
| Third Row Legroom : | 29.4 in | 747 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room : | 56.3 in | 1430 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 59.1 in | 1501 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
Handling
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V185000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V746000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's 'fail-safe' limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power. |
| Consequence | Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 5, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V308000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly. |
| Consequence | An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 206. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V185000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V524000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20201029 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V00M000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. |
| Consequence | A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has a wheelbase size of 108.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has a length of 187.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has a width of 74.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have?A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have?A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has legroom of 44.10 inches.Q: What is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe's towing capacity?A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe had an MSRP of $26,850 - $$42,300 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2497 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 191 HP (140.576 KW) @ 6100 RPM and 182 Ft-Lbs (247 NM) @ 4000 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1598 cc | 97.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 4000 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2497 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 277 HP (203.872 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 311 Ft-Lbs (422 NM) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe had a 8 speed Automatic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has a wheelbase size of 108.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has a length of 187.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has a width of 74.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have?A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have?A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has legroom of 44.10 inches.Q: What is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe's towing capacity?A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe had an MSRP of $26,850 - $$42,300 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have? A: The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2497 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 191 HP (140.576 KW) @ 6100 RPM and 182 Ft-Lbs (247 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
from 2021
Hyundai Monthly Sales Volume
April 2024
68,603
March 2024
76,920
February 2024
60,341
January 2024
47,543
December 2023
75,164
November 2023
70,079
October 2023
60,805
September 2023
68,961
August 2023
65,046
July 2023
66,527
June 2023
69,351
May 2023
70,001