EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Hyundai Santa Fe IV
2018–2023 · Hyundai Santa Fe 4
1
engines covered
5
known faults
4,796
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
9
official recalls
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The Hyundai Santa Fe IV was built from 2018 to 2023.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 5 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is DCT mechatronic / solenoids: it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €800–2,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (5.6 %), tyres and wheels (3.9 %), brakes (3.6 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C3 · ~6.4 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine)
Injectors (piezo)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough running
Fix: Replace injector
€400–1,200
Timing chain / tensioner
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle on start
Fix: Replace chain kit
€800–1,500
Gearboxes
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
8DCT (8-speed, wet clutch)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 4,796 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.5 % | 3.6 % | 4.2 % |
| Suspension | 2.0 % | 1.8 % | 2.3 % |
| Steering | 0.3 % | 0.6 % | 0.5 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.1 % | 3.9 % | 6.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 3.9 % | 5.6 % | 7.7 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.6 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.7 % | 1.6 % | 3.2 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 1,051 cars.
| age (years) | 3–5 |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.4 % |
| Suspension | 0.0 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.2 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 221 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (9). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Seat belt The vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points14/09/2026 · R/2026/322
- Fuel system The vehicle fuel tank may be manufactured incorrectly which may result in a fuel leak22/05/2023 · R/2023/126
- Seat belt : Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact.24/04/2023 · R/2023/069
- Engine / loss of power Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.10/04/2023 · R/2023/068
- Brakes / ABS / ESP The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short01/06/2022 · R/2022/128
- Visibility The instrument panel cluster liquid-crystal display panel in the subject vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect specification resistors23/05/2022 · R/2022/151
- Electronics / software In the event of eCall trigger the VIN number information may not be sent22/02/2021 · R/2021/014
- Airbag Curtain air bag may not inflate correctly if deployed19/11/2018 · R/2018/299
The other recalls (1) are listed in the app.
Common questions
Does the Hyundai Santa Fe IV have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine): chain.
What are the known problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe IV?
The faults with the highest risk: DCT mechatronic / solenoids (120,000–220,000 km, €800–2,000); EGR / DPF (120,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500); injectors (piezo) (150,000–250,000 km, €400–1,200). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Hyundai Santa Fe IV most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (5.6 %), tyres and wheels (3.9 %), brakes (3.6 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels.
What should you check when buying a used Hyundai Santa Fe IV?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (9 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: harsh shifts; limp mode, DPF light. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Hyundai Santa Fe II 2006–2012Hyundai Santa Fe III 2012–2018Hyundai Santa Fe V 2023–
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Kia Sportage (QL) 2015–2021Hyundai Tucson (TL) 2015–2020Kia Sorento III 2014–2020Kia Sorento IV 2020–
Other Hyundai models
Hyundai i10 III 2019–Hyundai i30 (N) 2017–Hyundai i30 (PD) 2017–Hyundai Kona I 2017–2023Hyundai i20 III 2020–Hyundai Ioniq 2016–2022Hyundai Tucson (NX4) 2020–Hyundai Bayon 2021–Hyundai Ioniq 5 2021–Hyundai i20 II 2014–2020
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026