Starting at $38,690 for the SEL FWD, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL is also available as an AWD build for $40,490. The hybrid powertrain produces 231 hp, with fuel economy rated at 36 mpg combined for FWD and 34 mpg combined for AWD. Compared with the SE, the SEL costs $2,290 more and adds heated front seats and a proximity key with push-button start. The Limited 6P costs $7,010 more and brings 20-inch wheels and six-passenger seating.
Key Specifications
- Horsepower
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 271 lb-ft
- Combined MPG
- 36 mpg
- Max towing
- 2,000 lb
- Seating
- 7
- Cargo volume (seats up)
- 14.6 cu ft
- Curb weight
- 4,431 lb
- Battery capacity (gross)
- 1.5 kWh
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Specifications & Features
Specifications of the SEL FWD build. Pick another build above to see its figures.
How the 2 builds differ
Only the rows where builds disagree. Everything else is in the sheet above.
| SEL FWD | SEL AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG | 37 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 36 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 36 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Range (city) | 654.9 mi | 619.5 mi |
| Range (highway) | 637.2 mi | 601.8 mi |
| CO₂ emissions | 4.9 tons/yr | 5.2 tons/yr |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 7 | 6 |
| EPA size class | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 4,431 lb | 4,575 lb |
| Safety Ratings | ||
| NHTSA rollover risk | 18.5% | 17.4% |
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL options, packages & colors
Factory pricing for SEL FWD. Dealer-installed accessories are priced by the dealer.
Packages (1)
- Option Group 0101Included
Exterior colors (8)
- Phantom BlackS3BIncluded
- Hampton GrayNT2Included
- Atlantis BlueTB2Included
- Shimmering SilverR2TIncluded
- Rockwood GreenWG2Included
- Ecotronic GrayPE2Included
- Serenity WhiteW6H$500
- Ultimate RedR2P$500
Interior (2)
- Black, H-Tex Leatherette Seat TrimNNBIncluded
- Gray, H-Tex Leatherette Seat TrimYTHIncluded
Dealer-installed accessories (24)
- Cargo PackageC1$160
- Protection PackageW1$420
- Tow & Go PackageG1$610
- Tow Hitch Ball Mount KitMK$90
- Tow HitchTH$520
- Underbody Protection PlateUP$265
- Wheel LocksWL$75
- Black Lug Nuts & Wheel LocksWB$180
- MudguardsMG$140
- Side StepsST$865
- Touch-Up Paint PenPT$40
- Door Pocket FilmDF$55
- Transverse PanelTP$195
- Roadside Assistance KitEK$75
- Severe Weather KitSW$80
- Carpeted Floor MatsCF$240
- All Season Fitted LinersFL$280
- Cargo BlocksCB$30
- Cargo NetCN$60
- Cargo TrayCT$130
- Cargo OrganizerCO$130
- Cargo Cover/ScreenCV$205
- Roof Rack CrossbarsCR$375
- First Aid KitFK$45
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL standard equipment
Included on every SEL SEL FWD as delivered.
Entertainment (6)
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
- Radio: AM/FM/HD Display Audio -inc: 6 speakers, 12.3" audio display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free w/wireless audio streaming, USB connectivity, SiriusXM, Blue Link connected car system and rear seat quiet mode
- 6 Speakers
- Integrated Roof Antenna
- Wireless Phone Connectivity
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Exterior (22)
- Wheels: 18" x 7.5J Alloy -inc: Black machine finished/hyper silver
- Tires: 235/60R18
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
- Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
- Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- Lip Spoiler
- Metal-Look Grille
- Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- LED Brakelights
- Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
- Laminated Glass
Interior (54)
- Driver Seat
- Passenger Seat
- 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
- Selective Service Internet Access
- Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver seat w/2-way power lumbar support and 6-way manual passenger seat
- Fixed 50-50 Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold-Into-Floor Folding Activation, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Valet Function
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
- Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start And Smart Device Proximity Key
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
- Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
- Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
- H-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Front Map Lights
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- Rear Carpet Floor Trim
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
- Cargo Space Lights
- FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access and Keyfob Remote Start
- Smart Device Remote Engine Start
- Smart Device Integration
- Tracker System
- Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
- Driver Information Center
- Trip Computer
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Digital/Analog Appearance
- Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Perimeter Alarm
- Immobilizer
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Air Filtration
Mechanical (18)
- Engine: 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-Valve I4
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: shift-by-wire, paddle shifters and drive mode select (normal, sport, my drive)
- Front-Wheel Drive
- 3.51 Axle Ratio
- Battery w/Run Down Protection
- Hybrid Starter Generator
- Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
- 5655# Gvwr
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 17.7 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery 1.49 kWh Capacity
Safety-Exterior (1)
- Side Impact Beams
Safety-Interior (18)
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Emergency Sos Capability
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward/Reverse Front And Rear Parking Sensors
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) Blind Spot
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (fca) w/Pedestrian and Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
- Collision Mitigation-Front
- Driver Monitoring-Alert
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Driver Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Back-Up Camera
Safety-Mechanical (3)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid recalls (3)
NHTSA campaigns for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, all trims.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEApr 5, 2026 NHTSA 26V218000 · 294,448 vehicles
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 detach.
Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELJan 25, 2026 NHTSA 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINNov 19, 2025 NHTSA 25V809000 · 258 vehicles
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 cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Other 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid trims
Specifications, pricing and equipment from manufacturer data as published for the US market; recalls and crash ratings from NHTSA. Figures are as published at launch and may differ from a specific vehicle.