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Used Hyundai Santa Fe: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Hyundai Santa Fe from 2013 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $9,000 to $33,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2023–2025. Look harder at or skip 2013–2022.
2024–2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
A boxy midsize SUV with a big cabin and practical cargo space.
Years to target: 2024–2025. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~35,000 |
| 2025 | $33,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~20,000 |
Worth knowing
- It is a new design without a long reliability record, and the third row suits kids best.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SEL: it adds a power liftgate, wireless charging and more convenience features over the SE. The hybrid version is worth seeking for better efficiency.
On the test drive
Sit in the third row and check how usable it is for your passengers. On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2020, 2022 · $28,500–$33,500
- Kia Sorento 2024–2025 · $29,500–$33,500
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2025 · $31,000
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2019–2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
A two-row midsize SUV with an upscale cabin and room for the whole family.
Years to target: 2023. Look harder at or skip: 2019–2022. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $17,500 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2020 | $19,500 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2021 | $21,500 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2022 | $24,500 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~50,000 |
| 2023 | $27,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
Worth knowing
- Theft risk for 2019–2022. Many key-start cars from these years lack an engine immobilizer. Confirm the free anti-theft update.
- The base 2.4-liter in early years is sluggish, so the turbo or hybrid versions make for a more satisfying drive.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SEL: it adds heated seats, a power driver seat and push-button start over the SE. Driver aids are standard, and 2021 and later get a refreshed interior and hybrid options.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota RAV4 2022 · $29,000
- Toyota Venza 2022 · $29,000
- Lexus NX 2018–2020 · $24,000–$28,500
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2013–2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
A comfortable, well-equipped SUV sold in both two-row Sport and longer three-row versions.
No year in this generation is clear of problems. Shop carefully. Look harder at or skip: 2013–2018. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2014 | $9,500 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2015 | $11,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2016 | $11,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2017 | $12,000 | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2018 | $13,000* | Theft risk | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2013–2016. The 2.4-liter and 2.0-liter turbo engines in the Santa Fe Sport are prone to bearing failure. Check for engine replacement records.
- Theft risk for 2013–2018. Many key-start cars from these years lack an engine immobilizer. Confirm the free anti-theft update.
- The three-row model's V6 avoids the Sport's engine issues, though its third row is best suited to kids.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a mid trim like the Sport 2.0T or one with the popular package for heated seats, a power seat and a rearview camera. CarPlay arrived for 2017.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2017, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2017, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Venza 2012–2013 · $10,000–$11,000
- Honda CR-V 2012–2013 · $11,000–$12,000
- Acura RDX 2013 · $11,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.