Hyundai Santa Fe Sport towing capacity

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is rated for 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, highest published rating3,500 lbsHitch type not stated.

Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.

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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Hitch type not stated

The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.

ConfigurationEngineDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
Santa Fe Sportsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide2.0L I-4 TC3,500 lbsp. 21

Source: Trailer Life 2020 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.0L Turbo GDI I43,500 lbs
2.4L GDI I42,000 lbs

All 6 2018 Santa Fe Sport configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Specifications

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
2.0L Turbo GDI3,500 lbs
2.4L GDI2,800 lbs

All 6 2017 Santa Fe Sport configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Owner's Manual

Common questions

How has the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport's towing capacity changed by year?

Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 3,500 lbs; 2018: 3,500 lbs; 2017: 3,500 lbs.

What hitch are the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ratings for?

For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.

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