Hyundai Santa FE towing capacity by year

The Hyundai Santa FE has tow data across 25 model years, from 2001 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Hyundai Santa FE carries a maximum tow rating of 4,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2019 model year at 5,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Hyundai Santa FE page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Hyundai Santa FE max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Hyundai Santa FE, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Hyundai Santa FE years (2021–2025)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Hyundai Santa FE years (2001–2020)

Earlier model years for the Hyundai Santa FE, going back to 2001. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.