Hyundai · 2006
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 | 494 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesot
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
143 complaints filed by owners for this model year (16 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD?
EPA figures for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD?
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD, most often about: Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.