Hyundai Santa Fe Oil Type & Capacity
The Hyundai Santa Fe takes 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 5.1-6.7 qt with a filter change, on 2019-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2012-2018 models use 0W-30 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 (5.3-7.1 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2026 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 5.1-6.7 qt |
| 2012-2018 | 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 5.3-7.1 qt |
| 2006-2011 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 4.8-7.1 qt |
| 2000-2005 | 5W-30 | 4.2 qt |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.
Every Santa Fe year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Hyundai Santa Fe take?
The Hyundai Santa Fe takes 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 5.1-6.7 qt with a filter change, on 2019-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2012-2018 models use 0W-30 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 (5.3-7.1 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Hyundai Santa Fe take?
About 5.1-6.7 qt with a filter change on 2019-2026 models, and 5.3-7.1 qt on 2012-2018 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes. We record 4 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2019-2026: 0W-30/5W-30; 2012-2018: 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30; 2006-2011: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.