Hyundai Santa Fe: best and worst years
2 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides
Best bet: TM (2018-2024) (good value in our guide).
2012-2018DM
No strong verdictNo strong verdict either way: 14 known problems, 5 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Engine-bay fire recall (2015-2017 electronics); Steering / intermediate-shaft coupling recall (2018).
Year-specific notes in the guide
- 2015-2017Engine-bay fire recall (2015-2017 electronics)
2018-2024TM
Good valueGood value: 13 known problems, 3 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Theta II GDi oil consumption / engine knock and seizure; 8-speed wet dual-clutch (DCT) shudder, hesitation and failure (facelift).
Year-specific notes in the guide
- 2020 on8-speed wet dual-clutch (DCT) shudder, hesitation and failure (facelift) (Any (facelift late-2020 on))
Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.