Hyundai Santa Fe Sales Figures

Hyundai Santa Fe

Here you will find monthly and yearly United States and Canadian sales figures for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Canadian figures here do not include the larger Santa Fe XL. The Santa Fe is Hyundai’s mid-size crossover SUV, on sale since 2000 and now in a boldly redesigned, boxier form with available three-row seating. It competes with the Kia Sorento, Honda Passport, Toyota Highlander, and Nissan Murano.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sales in the United States

After launching in the United States in the mid-2000s, the Santa Fe built through the 2010s to a first peak of 133,171 units in 2017, then eased back and dipped to 101,513 in 2020. Volume rebuilt to 131,574 in 2023 before the model changeover trimmed 2024 to 113,343. With the redesigned Santa Fe on sale, 2025 reached 142,404 units, a record for the nameplate on this chart. The third quarter of 2026 brought 39,112 sales, up 5.5 percent on the 37,082 of the third quarter of 2025 and up 27.6 percent on the 30,660 of the second quarter, with August the strongest month of the year at 13,512. That leaves January to September 2026 at 103,115, essentially level with the 102,160 of the same months of 2025 and the best January to September on this chart.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sales in Canada

In Canada the Santa Fe was a much larger nameplate a decade ago, peaking at 33,246 units in 2015 before a long decline. Volume has since settled into a narrower band, moving from 12,765 in 2023 to 11,334 in 2024 and 11,794 in 2025. The third quarter of 2026 brought 2,668 sales, up 2.0 percent on the 2,616 of the third quarter of 2025 and essentially level with the 2,670 of the second quarter, with July the strongest month of the year at 1,030. That leaves January to September 2026 at 7,204, down 27.7 percent from the 9,969 of the same months of 2025. As noted above, these Canadian figures exclude the larger Santa Fe XL, which is tracked separately.

Hyundai Santa Fe Generations

First Generation (2000-2006)

Launched as a compact SUV, it was a huge success for Hyundai in terms of sales, especially in the U.S. It was produced from 2000 to 2006. It was available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. It was powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a 2.7-liter V6 engine.

Second Generation (2006-2012)

Slightly larger and more refined than its predecessor, it solidified the Santa Fe’s position in the midsize SUV segment. The second generation of the Santa Fe has a more modern design and is available with a wider range of engines, including a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, a 2.7-liter V6 engine, and a 3.3-liter V6 engine.

Third Generation (2012-2018)

A more upscale design and enhanced features, the third-gen was known for its improved safety, tech features, and comfortable ride. It has a more upscale design and is available with a wider range of features, including a panoramic sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and a power liftgate.

Fourth Generation (2018-2021)

Showcasing a bolder design and loaded with modern tech, this generation comes with more advanced safety features, new powertrain options, and a more luxurious interior. It has a more rugged design and is available with a wider range of engines, including a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel engine.

Fifth Generation (2022-Present)

It is designed on the Hyundai N3 platform and will be available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The fifth generation Santa Fe will be available with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel engine.