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HYUNDAI SANTA FE Common
As of 2026 Q1, 46,036 HYUNDAI SANTA FEs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 46,455 in 2018 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 419 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2,429 (5.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 46,036 on the road.
Rarer than 7% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the SANTA FE
The Hyundai Santa Fe (Korean: 현대 싼타페) is a series of crossover SUVs produced across five generations by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2000. It is named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV. The Santa Fe was a milestone in the company's restructuring program of the late 1990s because the SUV was a hit with American buyers. The Santa Fe was initially marketed as a compact crossover SUV in its first-generation. After the Tucson was introduced in 2004, marketed under that same class, the Santa Fe was later repositioned...
HYUNDAI SANTA FE — questions & answers
How many HYUNDAI SANTA FE are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 46,036 HYUNDAI SANTA FE were still registered in the UK — 41,179 licensed and on the road, plus 4,857 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HYUNDAI SANTA FE rare?
The HYUNDAI SANTA FE is common, with 46,036 still on the road, making it rarer than 7% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the HYUNDAI SANTA FE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HYUNDAI SANTA FE on UK roads rose by 2,429 (5.6%).
What fuel do most HYUNDAI SANTA FE use?
Most HYUNDAI SANTA FE run on diesel — about 72% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, petrol.
When did the HYUNDAI SANTA FE peak?
The HYUNDAI SANTA FE peaked at 46,455 registered in 2018 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.