2018 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity
Up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: SE, SE, with trailer brakes, 3.3L GDI V6. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 2,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity chart
All 6 configurations in the source, by hitch type, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE, SE, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | |||
| SE Ultimate, SE Ultimate, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | |||
| Limited Ultimate, Limited Ultimate, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | |||
| SE, SE, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | |||
| SE Ultimate, SE Ultimate, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | |||
| Limited Ultimate, Limited Ultimate, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 |
Common questions
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.