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Hyundai Santa Fe: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

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MakeHyundai
ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2001–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Generations and technical specifications

Hyundai Santa Fe – Fifth generation2023–present
Hyundai Santa Fe – Fifth generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeMX5
Production2023–present
Model years2024–present
PlatformHyundai-Kia N3/N4
EnginesPetrol
2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi I4
2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4
2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4
Petrol hybrid
1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4
Petrol plug-in hybrid
1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous (hybrid models)
44.2 kW (HEV)
66.9 kW (PHEV)
Transmissions6-speed A6MF2H automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed D8LF1 dual-clutch automatic
DrivetrainParallel hybrid
PHEV
Battery1.49 kWh lithium-ion polymer (hybrid)
13.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer (PHEV)
Wheelbase2,815 mm
Length4,830 mm
Width1,900 mm
Kerb weight1,845–2,295 kg
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan (Ulsan Plant 2)
United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA)
China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai)
Vietnam: Ninh Bình (HTMV)
Indonesia: Cikarang (HMMI)
Kazakhstan: Almaty
DesignerSangYup Lee
Hyundai Santa Fe – Fourth generation2018–present
Hyundai Santa Fe – Fourth generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeTM
Production2018–2023
2023–present (Pakistan)
Model years2019–2023
PlatformHyundai-Kia Y7 (pre-facelift)
Hyundai-Kia N3 (facelift)
EnginesPetrol
2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4
2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi I4
2.4 L Theta II MPi I4
2.4 L Theta II GDi I4
2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 MPi I4
2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4
2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4
3.5 L Lambda II MPi V6
3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 MPi V6
Petrol hybrid
1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4
Diesel
2.0 L R II CRDi I4
2.2 L R II CRDi I4
2.2 L Smartstream D2.2 CRDi I4
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous (hybrid models)
44.2 kW (HEV)
66.9 kW (PHEV)
Transmissions6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed D8LF1 DCT
DrivetrainParallel hybrid
Plug-in hybrid
Battery1.49 kWh lithium-ion polymer (hybrid)
13.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer (PHEV)
Wheelbase2,765 mm
2,865 mm (China)
Length4,770 mm
4,785 mm (facelift)
4,930 mm (China)
4,945 mm (China facelift)
Width1,890 mm
1,900 mm (facelift)
1,910 mm (China)
Height1,680 mm
1,685 mm (facelift)
1,720 mm (China)
Kerb weight1,680–1,785 kg (2.0T)
1,635–1,870 kg (2.4L)
1,745–1,910 kg (3.5L)
1,735–1,995 kg (2.2L)
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan
United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA)
China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai)
Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom)
Vietnam: Ninh Bình (HTMV)
Indonesia: Cikarang (HMMI)
Pakistan: Faisalabad (Hyundai Nishat)
DesignerHong Seok Choi
Hyundai Santa Fe – Third generation2012–2020
Hyundai Santa Fe – Third generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeDM (short-wheelbase) / NC (long-wheelbase)
ProductionApril 2012 – February 2018 (SWB)
January 2013 – November 2018 (LWB)
Model years2013–2018 (SWB)
2013–2020 (LWB)
PlatformHyundai-Kia Y6
EnginesPetrol
2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4
2.4 L Theta II MPi I4
2.4 L Theta II GDi I4
3.3 L Lambda II MPi V6
3.3 L Lambda II GDi V6
Diesel
2.0 L R II CRDi I4
2.2 L R II CRDi I4
Transmissions6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Wheelbase2,700 mm (SWB)
2,800 mm (LWB)
Width1,880 mm (SWB)
1,885 mm (LWB)
Height1,680–1,690 mm (SWB)
1,690–1,700 mm (LWB)
Kerb weight1,727–1,915 kg (SWB)
1,749–2,057 kg (LWB)
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan
United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA); West Point, Georgia (KMMG)
China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai)
Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom)
Vietnam: Ninh Bình (Hyundai Thanh Cong Manufacturing Vietnam)
Egypt: Cairo (Ghabbour Group)
India: Chennai (HMIL)
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Algeria: Tiaret (Tahkout Manufacturing Company)
Taiwan: Hukou (Sanyang Motor)
DesignerJae-Hyun Lee
Hee-Joon An, Myung-jin Jung and Hae-Ryun Sohn (facelift)
Hyundai Santa Fe – Second generation2005–2012
Hyundai Santa Fe – Second generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeCM
Production2005–2012
Model years2007–2012
PlatformHyundai-Kia Y5
EnginesPetrol
1.5 L Mitsubishi 4G15 I4 (China)
1.5 L SAIC 15S4G I4 (China)
2.0 L Mitsubishi 4G94 I4 (China)
2.4 L Theta II MPi I4
2.7 L Mu CVVT V6
3.3 L Lambda CVVT V6
3.5 L Lambda II CVVT V6
LPG
2.7 L Mu LPi V6
Diesel
2.0 L D CRDi-VGT I4
2.0 L OED483Q I4 (China)
2.0 L R CRDi-VGT I4
2.2 L D CRDi-VGT I4
2.2 L R CRDi-VGT I4
Transmissions5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Length4,675 mm
Width1,890 mm
Height1,725 mm
Kerb weight1,720–1,905 kg
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan
United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA); West Point, Georgia (KMMG)
Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom)
Egypt: Cairo (Ghabbour Group)
India: Chennai (HMIL)
Taiwan: Hukou (Sanyang Motor)
Hyundai Santa Fe – First generation2000–2015
Hyundai Santa Fe – First generation
SpecificationValue
Model codeSM
ProductionJune 2000 – June 2006
2007–2012 (Russia)
2006–2015 (China)
Model years2001–2006
PlatformHyundai-Kia Y4
EnginesPetrol
1.8 L Rover 18K4G I4 (China)
2.0 L Mitsubishi 4G94D I4 (China)
2.4 L Sirius I4
2.7 L Delta DOHC V6
3.5 L Sigma V6
LPG
2.7 L Delta LPi V6
Diesel
2.0L D4EA CRDi-VGT I4
2.0 L Hawtai OED483Q I4 (China)
Transmissions5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Wheelbase2,620 mm
Length4,500 mm
Width1,820–1,845 mm
Height1,675 mm
1,730 mm (China)
Kerb weight1,585–1,820 kg
AssemblySouth Korea: Ulsan
China: Rongcheng, Shandong (Hawtai)
Russia: Taganrog (TagAZ)
Egypt: Cairo (Ghabbour Group)
DesignerK.S. Kim (1997)

Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2021–20271.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid6-speed automated manualAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2024–20271.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid6-speed automated manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2021–2023, 2026–20272.5 L, 4 cyl8-speed automaticAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2021–2023, 2026–20272.5 L, 4 cyl8-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2021–20252.5 L, 4 cyl8-speed automated manualAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2021–20252.5 L, 4 cyl8-speed automated manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2022–20231.6 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid6-speed automated manualAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular) and electricity
2019–20202.0 L, 4 cyl8-speed automaticAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2019–20202.0 L, 4 cyl8-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2019–20202.4 L, 4 cyl8-speed automaticAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2019–20202.4 L, 4 cyl8-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2014–20183.3 L, 6 cyl6-speed automaticAll-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
+17 more configurations

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighwayElectric range
2021–20271.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid · 6-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive6.7–7.4 L/100 km6.5–7.1 L/100 km6.9–7.8 L/100 km–
2024–20271.6 L, 4 cyl hybrid · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive6.5 L/100 km6.4–6.5 L/100 km6.5–6.7 L/100 km–
2021–2023, 2026–20272.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive9.8–11.2 L/100 km10.7–12.4 L/100 km8.4–9.4 L/100 km–
2021–2023, 2026–20272.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive9.0–9.8 L/100 km9.4–11.8 L/100 km8.1–8.4 L/100 km–
2021–20252.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive9.8–10.7 L/100 km11.2–12.4 L/100 km8.4–9.0 L/100 km–
2021–20252.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive9.4–9.8 L/100 km10.7–11.8 L/100 km8.1–8.4 L/100 km–
2022–20231.6 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · 6-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive7.1 L/100 km7.1 L/100 km7.4 L/100 km50 km
2019–20202.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive10.7–11.2 L/100 km11.8–12.4 L/100 km9.0–9.8 L/100 km–
2019–20202.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive10.2–10.7 L/100 km11.8 L/100 km8.7–9.4 L/100 km–
2019–20202.4 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive9.8–10.2 L/100 km11.2 L/100 km8.7 L/100 km–
2019–20202.4 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive9.4 L/100 km10.7 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km–
2014–20183.3 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive11.8–12.4 L/100 km13.1–13.8 L/100 km9.8–10.7 L/100 km–
+17 more configurations

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

EU type-approval data

YearsPowertrainEnginePowerMassCO₂Electric range
2024–2025Petrol hybrid1598 cm³118 kW (160 PS)1920–2040 kg155–168 g/km (WLTP)–
2024–2025Petrol plug-in hybrid1598 cm³117 kW (159 PS)2165 kg38 g/km (WLTP)54 km · 192 Wh/km
2024–2025Petrol plug-in hybrid1598 cm³118 kW (160 PS)2110–2165 kg38 g/km (WLTP)54 km · 192 Wh/km
2020–2024Petrol hybrid1598 cm³132 kW (179 PS)1855–1917 kg144–168 g/km (WLTP)–
2021–2024Petrol plug-in hybrid1598 cm³132 kW (179 PS)2040–2080 kg37 g/km (WLTP)58 km · 181 Wh/km
2022–2024Diesel2151 cm³142 kW (193 PS)1855–1920 kg166–179 g/km (WLTP)–
2020–2022Diesel2151 cm³148 kW (201 PS)1845–1910 kg165–180 g/km (WLTP)–
2016, 2018–2021Diesel1995 cm³136 kW (185 PS)1925–1983 kg177–192 g/km (WLTP)–
2015–2021Diesel2199 cm³147 kW (200 PS)1905–2038 kg177–191 g/km (WLTP)–
2011–2020Diesel1995 cm³110 kW (150 PS)1777–1995 kg167–182 g/km (WLTP)–
2011–2016Diesel2199 cm³145 kW (197 PS)1877–2062 kg159–194 g/km (NEDC)–
2010–2011Diesel2188 cm³–1898–2021 kg185–212 g/km (NEDC)–

Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classSmall SUV, SUV
Model years in EPA data2001–2027
PowertrainsHybrid, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Engine displacement1.6–3.5 L
Cylinders4, 6
Transmission typesAutomated manual, Automatic, Manual
DriveFront-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular), Petrol (regular) and electricity
Configurations listed136
Forced inductionTurbocharged (on some versions)
Start-stop systemOn some versions
Electric motor (EPA)67 kW AC PMSM
Luggage volume (EPA)878 L
Passenger volume (EPA)2,860 L
Powertrains (EU)Petrol hybrid, Petrol plug-in hybrid, Diesel
Engine displacement (EU)1,598–2,199 cm³
Power (EU)110–148 kW (150–201 PS)
Mass in running order (EU)1,777–2,165 kg
Wheelbase (EU)2,700–2,765 mm

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2001–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2026

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Engine and cooling26302013, 2014, 2017
Fuel and propulsion9582007, 2008, 2009
Transmission and drivetrain9332010, 2017, 2022
Electrical system8472007, 2008, 2017
Brakes7192007, 2013, 2017
Speed control and cruise5852007, 2008, 2017
Airbags5072005, 2007, 2008
Suspension4362001, 2002, 2004
Steering4062007, 2013, 2014
Visibility and wipers2832007, 2013, 2020

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2001–2025: 7647 complaints, 354 with a crash and 214 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

Recalls

Hyundai Santa Fe recall: Air Bags:side/windowAir Bags:side/window · 2018-10-11Hyundai Santa Fe recall: Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BarSteering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar · 2018-02-17Hyundai Santa Fe recall: Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devicesSeat Belts:front:warning Light/devices · 2016-03-10Hyundai Santa Fe recall: Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsTires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 2017-03-06Hyundai Santa Fe recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engineEngine And Engine Cooling:engine · 2017-09-20Hyundai Santa Fe recall: Tires:sidewallTires:sidewall · 2013-12-16

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