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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid maintenance schedule

The 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid is part of the TM generation (2021-2023), sold as an SUV (2-row). Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid needs, and when

All 6 of these items come from Hyundai's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Hyundai's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (1.6T HEV)8,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid48,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant120,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluidNo scheduled replacementManufacturer
Spark plugs48,000 miManufacturer
EV coolant loops120,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20

Powertrains in this generation

  • 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid (Gamma II), 6-speed automatic, AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Turbocharger bearing failure

high severity

40,000-80,000 mi · $250-$2,400 to fix

Whistling/whining with boost, blue exhaust smoke

Source: au7o.io

Fuel dilution in oil

high severity

15,000-40,000 mi

Oil level rising on dipstick, distinct fuel smell

Source: au7o.io

Transmission shudder

medium severity

30,000-70,000 mi

Harsh upshifts/downshifts, clunking, delayed engagement

Source: au7o.io

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Hyundai dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Trailer hitches

NHTSA 23V181000

March 2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$468

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Santa Fe Hybrid model years

TM (2021-2023)

202120222023

Shopping new? The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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