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Hyundai Santa Fe FWD
Hyundai · Cars · 2024
Hyundai Santa Fe FWD (2024)
75
⚠ 131 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission8 speed automatic
Combined MPG24 MPG
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Price$33,950–$47,810$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity2.5L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission8 speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD offers a practical and safe choice for your family adventures. With a focus on efficiency and a robust build, this SUV is designed for everyday journeys.

Pros
  • Safe vehicle status
  • No recalls on record
  • Good highway MPG
  • Front-wheel drive capability
Cons
  • 131 complaints on record
  • Average combined MPG
Complaints131 total
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
sunroof shattered completely without any force of impact. The glass appears to have imploded.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
medium
With my 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL, at Cold start the coolant gage on the digital cluster always shows 2-3 bars on the gauge and once the vehicle is put into drive (at least 30-45 seconds start up), the coolant gauze immediately increases in temperature reading without full drive (15 feet after gear placed in Drive). This may be improperly reading the coolant temperature and the OEM thermostat may be defective from manufacturer build. This can cause improper cooling and increase engine failure due to overheating.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2024 POWER TRAIN
low
I purchased a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL with 16,087 miles that has a the 8-speed Wet Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) stutters to catch gear properly while accelerating from low speeds and back to high, example driving onto a highway ramp and matching speeds with ongoing traffic). Unfortunately, there have been multiple fears and risk of safety where accidents almost occured due to the transmission not catching the engines rotational speed to exact, causing slow to no acceleration. This is very dangerous and unsafe to not be considered under investigation. This unresolved issue will deteriorate the clutch and transmission itself over time. HELP!
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2024 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
low
I was merging onto the highway and the acceleration stopped working and the vehicle would not go more than 25 mph. Had to restart car in shoulder, isue seemed to self correct but then it happened 10 minutes later stranding me in between the highway and exit ramp. This was a huge safety issue and myself and others lives were at risk. I am bringing the vehicle in for inspection but this seems to be a recurring hyundai issue. There were no warnings that came on. The auto mode on the dash went from green to an amber color. When i restarted the vehicle nothing changed. After the second time it occurred a check engine light came on.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2024 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
low
I have had the vehicle in 4 times for check forward attendition warning system light keeps coming on. The first time they replaced the front camera. The situation came back after I was using the cruise control on a express way. Did not do it do it on the road but as soon as you stopped and turned the vehicle off the vehicle check forward attention warning system would come on and off and the only way to shut it off was to stop from more than 20 minutes and it would reset. Took the vehicle back 3 times and they could replicate so there was nothing they could do. The issue came back today. The check forward attention warning system light keeps going on and off. We stopped and let the vehicle sit and upon restarting the check forward attention did not reset . This time the vehicle lost all volume from the dash board. You could recieve phone but no volume. No radio volume. All the safety features that Bing are not working. Check the set up and the volume had a red 🔺️ next to the volume. 4 times into the shop for the same issur
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
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Status history
Uncertain→Safe31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 87. 22 data points. v3 scoring.
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