Santa Fe XL
Hyundai Santa Fe XL: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
MakeHyundai
ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2019–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Hyundai Santa Fe – Fifth generation2023–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | MX5 |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia N3/N4 |
| Engines | Petrol 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 motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (hybrid models) 44.2 kW (HEV) 66.9 kW (PHEV) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed A6MF2H automatic 8-speed automatic 8-speed D8LF1 dual-clutch automatic |
| Drivetrain | Parallel hybrid PHEV |
| Battery | 1.49 kWh lithium-ion polymer (hybrid) 13.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer (PHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm |
| Length | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,845–2,295 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan (Ulsan Plant 2) United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA) China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai) Vietnam: Ninh Bình (HTMV) Indonesia: Cikarang (HMMI) Kazakhstan: Almaty |
| Designer | SangYup Lee |
Hyundai Santa Fe – Fourth generation2018–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | TM |
| Production | 2018–2023 2023–present (Pakistan) |
| Model years | 2019–2023 |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia Y7 (pre-facelift) Hyundai-Kia N3 (facelift) |
| Engines | Petrol 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 motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (hybrid models) 44.2 kW (HEV) 66.9 kW (PHEV) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic 8-speed D8LF1 DCT |
| Drivetrain | Parallel hybrid Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 1.49 kWh lithium-ion polymer (hybrid) 13.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer (PHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm 2,865 mm (China) |
| Length | 4,770 mm 4,785 mm (facelift) 4,930 mm (China) 4,945 mm (China facelift) |
| Width | 1,890 mm 1,900 mm (facelift) 1,910 mm (China) |
| Height | 1,680 mm 1,685 mm (facelift) 1,720 mm (China) |
| Kerb weight | 1,680–1,785 kg (2.0T) 1,635–1,870 kg (2.4L) 1,745–1,910 kg (3.5L) 1,735–1,995 kg (2.2L) |
| Assembly | South 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) |
| Designer | Hong Seok Choi |
Hyundai Santa Fe – Third generation2012–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | DM (short-wheelbase) / NC (long-wheelbase) |
| Production | April 2012 – February 2018 (SWB) January 2013 – November 2018 (LWB) |
| Model years | 2013–2018 (SWB) 2013–2020 (LWB) |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia Y6 |
| Engines | Petrol 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 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (SWB) 2,800 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (SWB) 1,885 mm (LWB) |
| Height | 1,680–1,690 mm (SWB) 1,690–1,700 mm (LWB) |
| Kerb weight | 1,727–1,915 kg (SWB) 1,749–2,057 kg (LWB) |
| Assembly | South 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) |
| Designer | Jae-Hyun Lee Hee-Joon An, Myung-jin Jung and Hae-Ryun Sohn (facelift) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2019 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km |
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.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2019 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 4 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2019–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 9 | 2019 |
| Brakes | 5 | 2019 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2019 |
| Visibility and wipers | 2 | 2019 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 1 | 2019 |
| Steering | 1 | 2019 |
| Speed control and cruise | 1 | 2019 |
| Body and structure | 1 | 2019 |
| Other or unknown | 6 | 2019 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2019: 25 complaints, 1 with a crash and 0 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.