2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Safety Features and Ratings | Webb Hyundai Highland

August 17th, 2026 by

2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Safety Features and Crash Ratings

Webb Hyundai Highland | (219) 923-2277 | 9236 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322

QUICK ANSWERThe 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe was named an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, the organization’s highest honor, and the 2027 is a carryover of that vehicle. Hyundai SmartSense driver assistance is standard, with Blind-Spot View Monitor available.

How did the Santa Fe score in crash testing?

The 2026 Santa Fe earned a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest honor. Because the 2027 carries over unchanged, that result is the most current data available for this vehicle.

Hyundai has also been named America’s Best SUV Brand by U.S. News and World Report for two years running.

What is Hyundai SmartSense?

Hyundai’s bundled suite of driver assistance features, fitted as standard. It covers forward collision avoidance, lane keeping and following assistance, and driver attention monitoring.

What is Blind-Spot View Monitor?

Available on Limited and Calligraphy, Blind-Spot View Monitor displays a live camera feed of the blind spot in the instrument cluster when the turn signal is activated, so you see the lane rather than only a warning icon.

Does all-wheel drive help in Lake County?

HTRAC all-wheel drive improves traction pulling away on snow-covered streets in Highland and Hammond, which is a regular occurrence when lake-effect bands set up off Lake Michigan.

All-wheel drive does not shorten braking distances. A dedicated set of winter tires does more for stopping and cornering than any driveline layout, especially if the vehicle parks outside.

This page is part of our full 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe guide at Webb Hyundai Highland.

Key Takeaways

  • The 2026 Santa Fe earned a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+.
  • The 2027 model is an unchanged carryover of that vehicle.
  • Hyundai SmartSense driver assistance is standard.
  • Blind-Spot View Monitor is available on Limited and Calligraphy.
  • Hyundai has been named America’s Best SUV Brand two years running.
  • HTRAC aids traction but winter tires matter more for braking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe safe?
The 2026 Santa Fe, which the 2027 carries over unchanged, was named a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, the organization’s highest honor.
What driver assistance is standard on the Santa Fe?
Hyundai SmartSense is standard, covering forward collision avoidance, lane keeping and following assistance and driver attention monitoring.
Which Santa Fe trims get Blind-Spot View Monitor?
Limited and Calligraphy.
Do you need winter tires with HTRAC?
HTRAC helps you accelerate on snow, but winter tires do far more for braking and cornering in Northwest Indiana conditions.

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