Recommended service and maintenance schedule for Hyundai Santa Fe

Oct 29, 2025

Dorsett Hyundai – Recommended service and maintenance schedule for Hyundai Santa Fe

Your Hyundai Santa Fe is engineered for confidence in every season — and the right maintenance plan keeps it feeling new mile after mile. At Dorsett Hyundai, we align service with Hyundai engineering standards, using factory-trained technicians, advanced diagnostics, and Genuine Hyundai Parts to protect performance, safety, and long-term value. We understand Santa Fe powertrains and systems in detail, including 2.5L GDI/Turbo engines, HTRAC AWD, and Hyundai SmartSense driver-assistance features. That expertise allows us to deliver precise inspections, transparent recommendations, and service done right the first time. From oil changes and tire care to brakes, alignments, batteries, and software updates, our team streamlines your visit with easy scheduling, clear communication, and a comfortable, efficient experience. We are proud to be serving in Terre Haute, IN, Indianapolis, and Bloomington, and we are ready to tailor your plan to your driving style — whether you commute daily, tow on weekends, or face severe-weather conditions. Remember, maintenance intervals can vary by model year, engine, and usage. Always refer to your Hyundai Owner’s Manual and contact the manufacturer or our service advisors for the most accurate guidance for your VIN and driving conditions.

Use this general guide to plan ahead — then let our advisors personalize it based on your Santa Fe’s model year and how you drive. Severe use, frequent short trips, towing, extreme temperatures, and dusty roads may require more frequent service. When in doubt, ask us to perform a multi-point inspection and provide a maintenance roadmap for your next 12 months.

Every 6 months or 5,000 miles: Replace engine oil and filter; rotate tires and set pressures; inspect brakes, hoses, and underbody; top off fluids; test battery; inspect wiper blades and exterior lighting.
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles: Replace cabin air filter as needed; check wheel alignment and balance; inspect pads and rotors and lubricate slide pins; inspect steering and suspension; check for Hyundai SmartSense and infotainment updates.
Every 24 months or 20,000 miles: Replace engine air filter; test and replace brake fluid if due; inspect cooling system and hoses; inspect HTRAC AWD differential and transfer case fluids; replace key fob battery as needed.
Every 36 months or 30,000 miles: Perform induction and throttle-body cleaning as needed for GDI engines; service transmission fluid under severe use; complete HVAC performance check; road-force balance tires.
Every 72 months or 60,000 miles: Replace spark plugs where applicable; perform coolant exchange; service HTRAC AWD driveline fluids as needed; inspect and replace drive belt if worn; replace brake fluid.
Every 120 months or 100,000-120,000 miles: Replace long-life coolant if not already done; replace spark plugs on extended-interval engines; inspect fuel injectors; evaluate timing chain system noise and tensioner; replace PCV valve.

Have questions or want a VIN-specific plan? Request more information and our team will customize your Hyundai Santa Fe maintenance schedule, answer your service questions, and help you book your next visit.