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Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Fluid

Which transmission fluid the Hyundai Santa Fe uses by model year and transmission, and how to check the level.

Quick answer

SP-III (2007–2009 4-/5-speed); SP-IV (2010 6-speed); SP4-M ATF (2019–2020 8-speed); the 2021 2.5T wet dual-clutch uses two oils (WDH0-1 and WDG0-1) — confirm for your year and transmission. Dipstick: Not confirmed for every year — see your owner's manual. Hyundai's service bulletins check the 2010 6-speed and 2019–2020 8-speed through a level plug. Fill capacity and change interval depend on your exact year, engine and transmission, so they are not listed here — use your owner's manual.

Updated October 24, 2026

Confirm your exact version. The Hyundai Santa Fe was sold across several model years and more than one transmission. What is shown here is general guidance and has not been verified for every individual configuration. Before buying fluid or servicing, confirm the fluid spec, capacity, and check procedure for your exact model year and transmission using the owner's manual or a dealer parts lookup for your VIN.

Fluid specifications

Fluid (confirm for your year): SP-III (2007–2009 4-/5-speed); SP-IV (2010 6-speed); SP4-M ATF (2019–2020 8-speed); the 2021 2.5T wet dual-clutch uses two oils (WDH0-1 and WDG0-1) — confirm for your year and transmission
Transmission: 4-, 5-, 6- or 8-speed automatic, or dual-clutch, depending on year
Capacity and interval: Not listed — varies by year, engine and transmission. See your owner's manual.
Dipstick: Not confirmed for every year — see your owner's manual
Applies to: 2007–present

Official documents checked for this page

These cover only the model years named above, not every configuration.

This is general guidance for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Always confirm the exact fluid spec and capacity for your model year in the owner's manual before servicing. Official source: Hyundai owner's manuals.

How to check it

Check the transmission fluid section of your Hyundai Santa Fe owner's manual first — it says whether your version has a dipstick, is checked at a fill/level plug at a set temperature, or should be checked by a dealer. See our step-by-step guides:

Frequently asked questions

What type of transmission fluid does the Hyundai Santa Fe use?+

For the Hyundai Santa Fe: SP-III (2007–2009 4-/5-speed); SP-IV (2010 6-speed); SP4-M ATF (2019–2020 8-speed); the 2021 2.5T wet dual-clutch uses two oils (WDH0-1 and WDG0-1) — confirm for your year and transmission. Always confirm the exact specification for your model year in the owner's manual before topping up or changing fluid — using the wrong fluid can damage the transmission.

Does the Hyundai Santa Fe have a transmission dipstick?+

We have not confirmed this for every Hyundai Santa Fe model year. The official documents we checked are listed on this page; your owner's manual's transmission fluid section says whether your version has a dipstick or should be checked by a dealer.

How often should Hyundai Santa Fe transmission fluid be changed?+

The interval depends on your model year, transmission and how the vehicle is used, so we do not publish a single number for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Your owner's manual or maintenance schedule gives the interval, usually with a shorter one for severe service such as towing, extreme heat or stop-and-go driving.

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