Hyundai Santa Fe Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 0W-20 or 0W-30 engine oil, about 5.1-6.1 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2021 models take 5.1-5.5 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.1-6.1 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2021 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.1-5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2019-2020 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 5.1 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2013-2018 | 5W-40 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-40 |
| 2010-2012 | 5W-30 | 4.9-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007-2009 | 5W-30 | 4.8-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2004-2006 | 5W-30 | 4.5-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 5W-30 | 4.5-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2001-2002 | 5W-30 | 4.5-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Santa Fe year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Hyundai Santa Fe take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 0W-20 or 0W-30 engine oil, about 5.1-6.1 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2021 models take 5.1-5.5 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Hyundai Santa Fe take?
About 5.1-6.1 qt with a filter change on 2022-2026 models, and 5.1-5.5 qt on 2021 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 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022-2026: 0W-20/0W-30; 2021: 0W-20/0W-30; 2019-2020: 5W-30/5W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 26 of 26 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Hyundai Santa Fe, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.