2006 Hyundai Santa Fe - Maintenance & Specs
The 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe belongs to a Hyundai Santa Fe lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 13 model years, from 2001 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 2.4L, 2.7L, 3.5L. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2006 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2001) and later (2026) Santa Fe model years also documented.
It takes 5W-20 conventional oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SN. Fluid specs on file include Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, SP-IV transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 26 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around air bags (23), suspension (9), vehicle speed control (9). A representative report reads: "The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exhaust muffler detached and fell off the vehicle. No..." There is 1 safety recall on record; one covers: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 18 city / 24 highway MPG, 20 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,200.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Conventional |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SN |
| Oil filter | Wix 51394 |
| EPA combined | 20 MPG |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| Open recalls on record | 1 |
| Technical service bulletins | 12 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.