Rollover possibility in NHTSA’s defined scenario: 17.4%.
Equipment reported in the NHTSA test record
Electronic stability control · Standard
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Ratings describe a tested configuration, not the condition or crash history of this individual used vehicle. Compare NHTSA overall and frontal ratings only within the same vehicle class and within 250 pounds of curb weight.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings · Record 21133. Retrieved Oct 23, 2026.
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) Yes
Forward collision warning (FCW) Yes
Blind-spot warning (BSW) Yes
Lane-keeping assist (LKA) Yes
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Yes
Rear cross-traffic alert Yes
Pedestrian & cyclist detection Partial
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Yes
Traction control Yes
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) Yes
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 10 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Daytime running lightsStandard
Automatic high-beam switchingStandard
Low-beam headlightsManufacturer reported · LED
Rear visibility systemStandard
Rear automatic emergency brakingStandard
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Parking AssistDealer listed
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 23, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: 5NMP2DGL7TH155181
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
11 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11025476
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
Document 11025589
Certain Santa Fe (MX5A) and Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain and inoperative heated seat capacitive touch buttons due to incorrect ECU logic for the Seat Heater Unit Front (SHU_FRT). Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) 25-01-025H-1 and 25-01-028H-1 provides instructions to perform a software update for the Seat Heater Unit Front to correct the logic. Over-the-Air (OTA): This update can also be conducted via OTA. The customer can complete on his/her own if he/she has an active subscription to Hyundai Bluelink. A visit to the dealership is not required. Deployment of the OTA to Bluelink customers is planned to start the week of 11/11/25.
Document 11025590
Certain Santa Fe (MX5A) vehicles may experience battery drain and inoperative heated seat capacitive touch buttons due to incorrect ECU logic for the Seat Heater Unit Front (SHU_FRT). This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update for the Seat Heater Unit Front to correct the logic.
Document 11031315
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizons communication network. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to verify Bluelink Data Communication Unit (DCU) network connection and if needed, reset the DCU in Dealer Mode to resolve the connection.
Document 11032522
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or noncertified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached announcement, provided by NHTSA, for more details.
Document 11032523
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during deployment, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to metal fragments entering the vehicle cabin. To date, Hyundai is aware of three people who have died while driving a Hyundai vehicle with one of these substandard replacement airbag inflators that deployed in what likely would have been a survivable crash. NHTSA has issued a public advisory urging vehicle owners and service professionals t
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Records match 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Oct 24, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Curb weight
4,575 lb
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
2.5L Turbo GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4
Dealer-listed features 17
Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Backup Camera
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Remote Cargo Access
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Remote Start
3rd Row Seat
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Heated Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Power Seats
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Series
Wagon Body Style
Vehicle type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors
5
Engine
2.5L
Engine model
T-GDI THETA III
Valve train
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Turbo
Yes
Manufactured in
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Oct 24, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA-matched vehicle configuration
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
20 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
EPA vehicle category
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
EPA engine description
SIDI & PFI
Fuel used per 100 miles
4.3 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost
$2,800
Estimated monthly fuel cost
$233
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles
$18.67
EPA five-year additional cost
$2,500
Tailpipe COâ‚‚
389 g/mile
Greenhouse gas score
5 of 10
Fuel economy score
5 of 10
Automatic engine stop/start
Equipped
Cylinder deactivation
Not equipped
Petroleum use
12.9 barrels/year
Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: Santa Fe AWD · Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Oct 24, 2026.
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) Yes
Forward collision warning (FCW) Yes
Blind-spot warning (BSW) Yes
Lane-keeping assist (LKA) Yes
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Yes
Rear cross-traffic alert Yes
Pedestrian & cyclist detection Yes
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Yes
Traction control Yes
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) Yes
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 30 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Daytime running lightsStandard
Automatic high-beam switchingStandard
Low-beam headlightsManufacturer reported · LED
Rear visibility systemStandard
Rear automatic emergency brakingStandard
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Parking AssistDealer listed
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise controlDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 23, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 104
Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Backup Camera
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Remote Cargo Access
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Remote Start
3rd Row Seat
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Heated Seats
Power Seats
Satellite Radio
Alloy Wheels
Interior 25
Heated driver and front passenger seats
H-Tex leatherette front seat upholstery
Fixed third-row seats
Automatic climate control
Driver seat power reclining, lumbar support, cushion tilt, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Dual-zone front climate control
Voice-activated climate control
Third-row climate control with separate controls
Leather steering wheel
Manual tilting steering wheel
Manual telescopic steering wheel
Leatherette rear seat upholstery
H-Tex leatherette rear seat upholstery
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Rear headliner/pillar climate control ducts
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with 8-way directional controls
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 6-way directional controls
Driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
60-40 folding second-row seats
Manual reclining second-row seats
Split-bench second-row seat
Fold forward second-row seatback
Exterior 24
Trailer sway control
Roof rails
18 x 7.5-inch front and rear machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels
P235/60TR18 AS BSW front and rear tires
Rear lip spoiler
Compact spare tire with steel wheel
Crank-down spare tire
Metal-look front bumper insert
4 doors
Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams