2026 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

Not being able to lock the car via the inside door lock when you get out and not able to see visually that the door is locked, is a HUGE mistake on Hyundais part. Then the operation of the hatchback when you keep walking by it not stopping, and it opens anyways with no notification that’s it open if you lose sight of your vehicle and assume it stayed shut, is completely UNACCEPTABLE! Either the App for Bluelink NEEDS to include a red area on the app indicating the hatchback is open or text you that it’s open NEEDS to be added. Because if you were unaware that your vehicle hatchback opened, then ANYONE can have access to your vehicle from the back and you’d be non the wiser. It was hard enough to get used to having to have the drivers door unlocked just so you can pump gas, now we’re supposed to be ok not having a visual check that the doors are locked or unlocked, that’s NUTS! Only being able to lock the car with your finger from the outside is also NOT a comforting ability. Why, because what if that decides not to work and it WILL, just like my USB port for my phone to show up on the screen in my 2023 Santa Fe quit working, something always does. The added security that you can check if your car is unlocked or not visually unlocked s priceless and now it’s GONE! I like the added glove box, and the added convenience of lowering the 2nd row from the back. But I HATE that you moved everything over to the left side of the steering wheel when everything was perfect the way it was! I personally do not see any benefit whatsoever in moving the controls. Oh and let’s throw in having to enter a passcode every time you start your vehicle so it knows it’s you driving. Really? Only for it to just turn on the radio yet you still have to choose if you want your Apple display up or not. It can’t seem to remember that, really?!?! You have a monitor that knows if your eyes are on the road or not and YET where are our eyes when we forgot you moved the controls?!?! Definitely NOT on the road. Cmon guys! Where is the common sense? Trust me when I say, when designing a new style again, PLEASE for the love of all holy, get a non-engineer person a WOMAN ONLY PLZ! To tell you if any of the changes make sense. Because I can probably tell you that 90% of not highly intelligent women will tell you what is safer and makes more sense than any electric, computer, or design engineer can any day. I’m sorry but highly intelligent people (Engineers) have absolutely NO common sense. And yet they’re the ones that get to change things on these cars?!?! You’re killing us with absurd ideas.

I purchase mines in Mobile Alabama and it is Awesome. Very good on fuel. I love the head lights and the package plan they gave me. Martha H.

Just bought a new ‘26 Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid. Lease was up on my ‘24 Cadillac Lyriq, which was a great car also. Love the 600+ range on a tank of regular gas, and the 35-36mpg. Very comfortable and love the huge windows and 360 cameras. Especially loved getting a great deal being end of year with the ‘27’s now out, with 0% financing & 3 months no payments……all made it a no brainer! Solid car, and feel good driving it. Rivals our other much higher cost vehicles in every way.

Fifth Hyundai vehicle. I have never had a bad experience with any of the cars., same for the dealers and service. The cars have always been reliable, loaded with great technology, and provided great comfort to drive. The 2026 Santa Fe clearly offers a lot of car for the price. It has also been a step up from previous models. Really enjoy the addition of the turbo engine. The only downside to all of this is Hyundai eliminated the included 36000 miles service the only disappointing part of a great driving experience,

This is the most satisfying vehicle purchase ive ever made. From the fit and finish to the warranty its the total package. I will admit I was worried about the engine only being a four cylinders buy they did their homework. The turbo adds more than enough power. The sound of the doors closing says it all. It says quality. No rattle like you hear in some cars when you shut the door. Like I said this is the most satisfied ive ever been with a new purchase. I never thought I'd be saying that about a Hyundai. This is what my wife wanted. Happy wife Happy life and she's usually right in her desicions. This time she knocked it out of the ballpark.

Appearance; The over all look of the car is very pleasing to the eye. The dark green with the black-out package is the best. Calligraphy model has the most to offer in high end amenities. The interior is well appointed with leather and the law-out of the dashboard and controls are very functional. The performance is actually surprisingly more than adequate for the size of the vehicle with a 4 cylinder turbo. I traded a 4 year old Cadillac XT6 which was loaded with accessories , and I am very glad I did. This car has not only a high end look, but is also very luxurious driving experience.

I purchased my Santa Fe from Dickson city Hyundai about a month ago I love everything about it so far. Very roomy. The 3rd row is great for the extra passengers but also when it’s down the trunk is huge. Love the dashboard and screen. Back up camera is great. Very safe reliable vehicle for my family with tons of personalization and tons of safety features. It’s luxurious without the heavy price tag.

It was a nice experience. The interior and exterior are very nice. I can say that this is a good purchase for personal and family use.