Hyundai Santa Fe Third genration (NC) - Facelift Generation (2017 - 2018)

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Third genration (NC) - Facelift of Hyundai Santa Fe has been in production since 2017 by 2018.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. The weight of the car has increased by 93 lbs.
Hyundai Santa Fe Third genration (NC) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Body style | SUV, Crossover |
Engine options | G6DM, 3.3L V-6, 290 HP, 255 lb/ft |
Transmission | 6-spd w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel, all-wheel drive |
Length | 193.10 in |
Width | 74.20 in |
Height | 66.50 in |
Wheelbase | 110.20 in |
Curb weight | 3997 - 4198 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 6 - 7 |
Cargo capacity | 13.5 cu.in |
Cargo capacity with seats hold down | 80 cu.in |
Front hip room | 57.00 in |
Rear hip room | 55.00 in |
Front Headroom | 40.00 in |
Rear Headroom | 39.00 in |
Front shoulder room | 59.00 in |
Rear shoulder room | 58.00 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 18.80 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 17 - 18/22 - 25 |
Towing capacity | 5000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 7.1 - 7.5 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.8 - 15.9 sec |
Hyundai Santa Fe Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Hyundai Santa Fe Third genration (NC) - Facelift Generation production period from 2017 to 2018 drivers have reported 210 complaints. The most common problems are POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Model Year | Complaints |
2018 Santa Fe |
23
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2017 Santa Fe |
187
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
POWER TRAIN there is a recurring issue with the transmission where in low or slow speed situations when you apply power the... |
79
~ 8630 miles |
ENGINE i bought the vehicle on 5/7/16. on 6/2/16 i was driving on highway 395 when i noticed smoke coming out... |
60
~ 11828 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the car appears to hesitate upon acceleration from a low speed most noticeably coming out of turns. the hesitation is... |
36
~ 7923 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai santa fe. while attempting to accelerate from a stop the vehicle hesitated before... |
21
~ 12270 miles |
STEERING upon entering freeway on ramp 5 7 2017 veered to the right to avoid being hit by another car which... |
20
~ 13996 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i bought the vehicle on 5/7/16. on 6/2/16 i was driving on highway 395 when i noticed smoke coming out... |
20
~ 12626 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i bought the vehicle on 5/7/16. on 6/2/16 i was driving on highway 395 when i noticed smoke coming out... |
20
~ 11983 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL purchased a hyundai santa fe awd turbo in may 2016 within the first 3 months the traction assist has triggered... |
8
~ 5701 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai santa fe. when the contact depressed the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated aggressively.... |
8
~ 5692 miles |
SEAT BELTS i have a 2017 hyundai sante fe limited ultimate and when a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and... |
7
~ 2386 miles |
SEATS in the affected vehicle the wires in the can wiring harness assembly and airbag wiring harness assembly may be damaged... |
5
~ 3689 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING on low speed turns (below 20 mph) the engine and transmission exhibit a loss of power. this jeopardizes my family's... |
5
~ 7875 miles |
AIR BAGS on april 15 our brand new santa fe was involved in an accident. while driving in low speed traffic suddenly... |
5
~ 23284 miles |
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai santa fe. while attempting to accelerate from a stop the vehicle hesitated before... |
4
~ 14224 miles |
WHEELS rim paint peeling at 9000 miles happening all over country rims need to be recalled i have 5 spoke y |
2
~ 14500 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE the "check engine light" indicator turned on and there was a recognizable failure in engine when srtarting. took it back... |
2
~ 22500 miles |
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai santa fe. while the contact's father was driving various speeds he noticed an... |
1
~ 23845 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owned a 2017 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire under the hood... |
1
~ 40000 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the driver's seat made an abnormal squeaking... |
1
~ 2747 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the vehicle lost acceleration while making a... |
1
~ 1100 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai santa fe. within a day of the contact owning the vehicle a passerby... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai santa fe. within a day of the contact owning the vehicle a passerby... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the digital speedometer disappeared and the software functionality to enable it also disappeared while driving on a street.... |
1
~ 4500 miles |
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2017 hyundai santa fe. consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling while driving over 45 mph during cold weather. *ld |
1
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How to improve the appearance of your Hyundai Santa Fe and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Hyundai Santa Fe to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
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Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
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- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Touren TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Matte Black/Machined Ring Finish
- 18x8 Size, 40 Offset
- Formed with a fierce 14-spoke mesh pattern that lets your brake system show through
- Topped off with a matching Touren center cap
- Made from aluminum for weight...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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J2 Engineering Black LN-T7-011-15-BK
- Heavy Duty T6-7075 Forged Aluminum Construction, Anodized Finish
- 25mm Outside Diameter / 50mm Height
- Open End Design, Spline Drive Style Locks
- Comes as a Set of 20 Lock Nuts / 1 Lock Key
- Fits Conical...
Decals
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car S...
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4PCS Car Door Handle Sticker, Carbon Fib...
- 【Style and Protection】: The car door handle cup can get easily scratched by fingernails, rings or keys. The accumulation of scratches will make your car look dull and old. In addition, our car door handle...

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