2025 Hyundai Santa Fe maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2025 Santa Fe, with its interval and an estimated cost.
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe oil change interval is every 8,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $50-$95). Severe: every 5,000 mi or 6 months under any of these conditions: areas that use road salt or other corrosive materials, or very cold weather; towing a trailer, camping or roof loads; patrol-car, taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil (mineral, semi-synthetic or lower grade). Requires API SN PLUS full synthetic.
Service intervals
From the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe schedule.
| Service | Every | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil & FilterSafety itemSevere: every 5,000 mi or 6 months under any of these conditions: areas that use road salt or other corrosive materials, or very cold weather; towing a trailer, camping or roof loads; patrol-car, taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil (mineral, semi-synthetic or lower grade). Requires API SN PLUS full synthetic.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | $50-$95 | |
| Tire RotationGuide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | $25-$50 | |
| Engine Air FilterSevere: replace the air filter more frequently (Hyundai prints no fixed severe interval) under any of these conditions: rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-spread roads; or heavy dust or sand.Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | 24,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 39,000 km / 36 mo | $30-$70 | |
| Cabin Air Filter (2.5L turbo)Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | 16,000 mi / 24 mo≈ 26,000 km / 24 mo | $25-$55 | |
| Cabin Air Filter (1.6L turbo Hybrid)Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | 16,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 26,000 km / 12 mo | $25-$55 | |
| Spark PlugsSevere: replace more frequently (Hyundai prints no fixed severe interval) under conditions such as repeated short trips; extended idling or low-speed driving; heavy traffic; hill or mountain driving; or frequent stop-and-go driving.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | 48,000 mi≈ 77,000 km | $140-$300 | |
| Brake FluidSafety itemInspect every 8,000 mi or 12 months.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | 48,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 77,000 km / 48 mo | $90-$170 | |
| Engine CoolantFirst at 120,000 mi or 120 months, then every 24,000 mi or 24 months. Hybrid inverter coolant: same.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | 120,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 193,000 km / 120 mo | $130-$230 | |
| Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid (inspect)Inspect at 48/96/144 months. Severe: replace every 56,000 mi under conditions such as repeated short trips; rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; heavy traffic; hill or mountain driving; or towing, camping or roof loads.Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | 32,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 51,000 km / 48 mo | — | |
| Automatic Transmission FluidNormal: 'No check, No service required'. Severe: every 60,000 mi under conditions such as repeated short trips; rough or salt-spread roads; heavy traffic; hill or mountain driving; towing, camping or roof loads; or frequent stop-and-go driving.Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | As needed | $200-$400 | |
| Rear Differential Fluid (inspect)Inspect at 48/96/144 months. Severe: replace every 72,000 mi under conditions such as rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; hill or mountain driving; towing, camping or roof loads; or taxi or other commercial use.Guide How to Change Differential Fluid (Rear Axle and Front 4x4) | 32,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 51,000 km / 48 mo | — | |
| Transfer Case Fluid (inspect)Inspect at 48/96/144 months. Severe: replace every 72,000 mi under conditions such as rough or salt-spread roads; road salt or very cold weather; hill or mountain driving; towing, camping or roof loads; or taxi or other commercial use.Guide How to Change Transfer Case Fluid (4x4 and AWD) | 32,000 mi / 48 mo≈ 51,000 km / 48 mo | — | |
| Drive Belt InspectionFirst at 48,000 mi or 72 months, then every 8,000 mi or 12 months.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | 48,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 77,000 km / 72 mo | — | |
| Drive Belt Inspection (HSG belt)Inspect every 8,000 mi or 12 months, replace every 64,000 mi or 48 months.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | — | |
| Brake InspectionGuide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | — | |
| Battery InspectionGuide How to Replace a Car Battery (on a Modern Car) · The car battery and charging system: what every part does | 8,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 13,000 km / 12 mo | — |
≈ converted from the other unit and rounded.
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
Common questions about the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
How often does a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe need an oil change?
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe oil change interval is every 8,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $50-$95). Severe: every 5,000 mi or 6 months under any of these conditions: areas that use road salt or other corrosive materials, or very cold weather; towing a trailer, camping or roof loads; patrol-car, taxi or other commercial use; or non-recommended engine oil (mineral, semi-synthetic or lower grade). Requires API SN PLUS full synthetic.
What maintenance does a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe need?
The services not to skip on a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: engine oil & filter every 8,000 mi / 12 mo; brake fluid every 48,000 mi / 48 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.