Tow Capacities

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Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered23 (2001–2023)
Configurations181
Highest rating in our dataset5,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,608 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Hyundai Santa Fe towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20232,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,488 lbs10Open year
20222,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,488 lbs10Open year
20212,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,488 lbs9Open year
20202,000 lbs3,500 lbs1,140 lbs13Open year
20192,000 lbs3,500 lbs1,138 lbs14Open year
20185,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,495 lbs6Open year
20175,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,515 lbs8Open year
20165,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,608 lbs4Open year
20155,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,608 lbs4Open year
20145,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,608 lbs4Open year
20132,800 lbs5,000 lbs1,597 lbs8Open year
20122,000 lbs3,500 lbs1,195 lbs9Open year
20111,653 lbs3,500 lbs1,245 lbs9Open year
20101,653 lbs1,653 lbs1,228 lbs7Open year
20091,650 lbs3,500 lbs1,388 lbs6Open year
20081,650 lbs1,650 lbs1,388 lbs6Open year
20071,650 lbs1,650 lbs1,388 lbs14Open year
20062,200 lbs3,000 lbs1,536 lbs6Open year
20052,700 lbs3,300 lbs1,536 lbs6Open year
20041,200 lbs2,800 lbs1,536 lbs7Open year
20031,200 lbs2,800 lbs1,537 lbs9Open year
20021,200 lbs2,700 lbs1,537 lbs5Open year
20011,200 lbs2,700 lbs—7Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Hyundai Santa Fe years can tow my trailer?

Compare Hyundai Santa Fe model years

20222023
Min towing2,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Max towing3,000 lbs3,000 lbs
Max payload1,488 lbs1,488 lbs
Configurations1010
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.32, 3.80, 4.083.32, 3.80, 4.08
Engines2.5 liters I-42.5 liters I-4
  • 2023 and 2022 share the same highest dataset towing rating (3,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Hyundai Santa Fe configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 Calligraphy2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,281 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Calligraphy2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Limited2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Limited2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,448 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,488 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,287 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,327 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 XRT2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,287 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 XRT2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,327 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Calligraphy2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,281 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Calligraphy2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,448 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,488 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,287 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,327 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XRT2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,287 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XRT2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,327 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Caligraphy2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Calligraphy2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,281 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Calligraphy2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,281 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited2.5 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,448 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,488 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,287 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,327 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited2.0 liters I-4 · 3.51 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 627 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 600 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SEL2.0 liters I-4 · 3.51 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 627 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SEL2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 600 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited2.4 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 897 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited2.4 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 908 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited2.4 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 908 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited2.0 liters I-4 · 3.51 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 627 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 600 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Ultimate2.0 liters I-4 · 3.51 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 588 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Ultimate2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 600 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited2.4 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 897 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited2.4 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 908 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 4.08 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,137 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 3.80 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,138 lbs
    Open year

Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20232,000 – 3,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,488 lbs42
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,653 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,608 lbs73
2000s2000–20092001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,200 – 3,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,537 lbs66

Hyundai Santa Fe payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20231,281 lbs1,488 lbs10Open year
20221,281 lbs1,488 lbs10Open year
20211,281 lbs1,488 lbs9Open year
2020600 lbs1,140 lbs13Open year
2019500 lbs1,138 lbs14Open year
20181,424 lbs1,495 lbs6Open year
20171,424 lbs1,515 lbs8Open year
20161,537 lbs1,608 lbs4Open year
20151,537 lbs1,608 lbs4Open year
20141,537 lbs1,608 lbs4Open year
20131,391 lbs1,597 lbs8Open year
2012862 lbs1,195 lbs9Open year
2011862 lbs1,245 lbs9Open year
20101,082 lbs1,228 lbs7Open year
20091,269 lbs1,388 lbs6Open year
20081,269 lbs1,388 lbs6Open year
20071,269 lbs1,388 lbs14Open year
20061,292 lbs1,536 lbs6Open year
20051,292 lbs1,536 lbs6Open year
20041,292 lbs1,536 lbs7Open year
20031,292 lbs1,537 lbs9Open year
20021,374 lbs1,537 lbs5Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2020 → 2021: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 3,000 lbs (-500 lbs)
  • 2018 → 2019: Maximum towing 5,000 lbs → 3,500 lbs (-1,500 lbs)
  • 2012 → 2013: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 5,000 lbs (+1,500 lbs)
  • 2010 → 2011: Maximum towing 1,653 lbs → 3,500 lbs (+1,847 lbs)
  • 2009 → 2010: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 1,653 lbs (-1,847 lbs)
  • 2008 → 2009: Maximum towing 1,650 lbs → 3,500 lbs (+1,850 lbs)
  • 2006 → 2007: Maximum towing 3,000 lbs → 1,650 lbs (-1,350 lbs)
  • 2004 → 2005: Maximum towing 2,800 lbs → 3,300 lbs (+500 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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