Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is rated for up to 4,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5T | 4,500 lbs |
| 1.6T HEV | 2,000 lbs |
All 5 2026 Santa Fe configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5T | 4,500 lbs |
| 1.6T HEV | 2,000 lbs |
All 5 2025 Santa Fe configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5T | 4,500 lbs |
| 1.6T HEV | 2,000 lbs |
All 11 2024 Santa Fe configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications; 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5T | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.5L | 2,000 lbs |
| 1.6T HEV | 2,000 lbs |
| 1.6T PHEV | 2,000 lbs |
All 8 2023 Santa Fe configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5T | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.5L | 2,000 lbs |
| 1.6T HEV | 2,000 lbs |
| 1.6T PHEV | 2,000 lbs |
All 8 2022 Santa Fe configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5T | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.5L | 2,000 lbs |
| 1.6T HEV | 2,000 lbs |
| 1.6T HEV/PHEV | 2,000 lbs |
All 10 2021 Santa Fe configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications; 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications; 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.0T | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.4L | 2,000 lbs |
All 4 2020 Santa Fe configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.0T | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.0T, 2.5T | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.4 | 2,000 lbs |
| 2.4, 2.5 | 2,000 lbs |
All 12 2019 Santa Fe configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications; 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications; 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.3L GDI V6 | 5,000 lbs |
All 6 2018 Santa Fe configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 GDI, with trailer brakes, with trailer packagewith trailer brakes; with trailer package; tongue limit is the one 'Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device' figure printed for this engine column | 3.3 GDI | 5,000 lbs | trailer package | p. 412 | ||
| 3.3 GDI, with trailer brakes, without trailer packagewith trailer brakes; without trailer package; tongue limit is the one 'Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device' figure printed for this engine column | 3.3 GDI | 2,000 lbs | p. 412 | |||
| 3.3 GDI, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; tongue limit is the one 'Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device' figure printed for this engine column | 3.3 GDI | 1,653 lbs | p. 412 |
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 GDI, with trailer brakes, with trailer packagewith trailer brakes; with trailer package; tongue limit is the one 'Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device' figure printed for this engine column | 3.3 GDI | 5,000 lbs | trailer package | p. 601 | ||
| 3.3 GDI, with trailer brakes, without trailer packagewith trailer brakes; without trailer package; tongue limit is the one 'Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device' figure printed for this engine column | 3.3 GDI | 2,000 lbs | p. 601 | |||
| 3.3 GDI, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; tongue limit is the one 'Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device' figure printed for this engine column | 3.3 GDI | 1,653 lbs | p. 601 |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 GDI, with trailer brakes, with trailer packagewith trailer brakes; with trailer package; tongue limit is the one 'Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device' figure printed for this engine column | 3.3 GDI | 5,000 lbs | trailer package | p. 639 | ||
| 3.3 GDI, with trailer brakes, without trailer packagewith trailer brakes; without trailer package; tongue limit is the one 'Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device' figure printed for this engine column | 3.3 GDI | 2,000 lbs | p. 639 | |||
| 3.3 GDI, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; tongue limit is the one 'Maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling device' figure printed for this engine column | 3.3 GDI | 1,653 lbs | p. 639 |
Common questions
How has the Hyundai Santa Fe's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 4,500 lbs; 2025: 4,500 lbs; 2024: 4,500 lbs; 2023: 3,500 lbs; 2022: 3,500 lbs; 2021: 3,500 lbs; 2020: 3,500 lbs; 2019: 3,500 lbs; 2018: 5,000 lbs; 2017: 5,000 lbs; 2016: 5,000 lbs; 2015: 5,000 lbs.
What hitch are the Hyundai Santa Fe 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.