Before buying a used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2WD β Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Santa Fe 2WD β Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| Santa Fe 2WD β Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) |
| Santa Fe 2WD β Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Santa Fe 4WD β Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) |
| Santa Fe 4WD β Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 Βsalt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from roadβ¦
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN FOR RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO ATβ¦
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN FOR RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls β check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-DR w/SAB
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
216 complaints filed with NHTSA (18 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.