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Used Hyundai Santa Fe IV: the buying guide

SUV · 2018–2023 · Diesel, Hybrid

✓ 11 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
not rated
No documented fault
Estimated monthly cost
€564/month
Indicative prices
€24,900 – €32,700

1 known fault

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Hyundai Santa Fe IV, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Large SUV with a generous 625-litre boot, rated 5 stars by Euro NCAP in 2018, although that rating has since expired. What Car? reports no major weak point on this generation, but we found only limited detailed feedback on its reliability. Buy after checking the recall history (curtain airbags) and the servicing.

Reliability
not rated
Indicative prices
€24,900 – €32,700
Monthly cost
€564
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 2.2 CRDi 200, 2.2 CRDi 200 8DCT.

  • 2.2 CRDi 200

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 200 hp · 5.9 L/100 km · 155 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2

    2.2 diesel with 200 hp and 440 Nm, six-speed manual gearbox (two-wheel drive as standard at launch).

  • 2.2 CRDi 200 8DCT

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Automatic · 200 hp · Crit'Air 2

    Same 200 hp 2.2 diesel, paired with the eight-speed automatic gearbox (optional at launch, with four-wheel drive available).

  • Hybride 230

    Hybrid · Automatic · 230 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.6 T-GDi hybrid with 180 hp combined with a 60 hp electric motor (230 hp combined, 350 Nm), six-speed automatic gearbox, front-wheel drive. Introduced with the facelift.

  • Hybride rechargeable 265

    Hybrid · Automatic · 265 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.6 T-GDi plug-in hybrid with 265 hp combined, 13.8 kWh battery, four-wheel drive, around 54 km of claimed electric range.

Market prices

€24,900 – €32,700

Indicative range: 2020 to 2023, yearly medians of 60 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Curtain airbag recall (fixing bolts)

Manufacturer recall

Following Euro NCAP tests at the end of 2018, a curtain airbag could tear on a fixing bolt and catch on a seatbelt anchor; Hyundai changed production and launched a recall. In the United States, recall 18V-715 concerned Santa Fes built from May to August 2018: sharp-edged bolts could damage the airbag, repaired by fitting a protective cover. These sources do not specify the vehicles sold in France: have a Hyundai dealer check, using the serial number, whether the recall has been carried out.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
2.2 CRDi 200, 2.2 CRDi 200 8DCT, Hybride 230, Hybride rechargeable 265
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai Santa Fe”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€159
Insurance€66
Maintenance€22
Depreciation€317
Total per month€564

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Maintenance: servicing prices only, without tyres or brakes: probably underestimated.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (diesel)€159

2.2 CRDi 200 version: combined consumption of 5.9 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

5.9 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €159

Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€66

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€22

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€317

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Ask a Hyundai dealer, using the serial number, whether the curtain airbag recall has been carried out.
  • Ask for the service book and invoices; have a pre-purchase inspection done on high-mileage versions.
  • Test the automatic gearbox on the test drive: gear changes, jerking, hesitation.
  • Test the air conditioning, the multimedia screen and the emergency call system (a software update was reported by What Car?).
  • Plug-in hybrid: check the charging cable and the displayed electric range.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the curtain airbag recall been carried out at Hyundai?
  • Do you have all the service invoices?
  • Has the gearbox or engine been repaired, or has a warning light come on?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Hyundai Tucson

IV · since 2020

Good choice, check first
Price
€17,700 – €35,000
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

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Kia Sportage

V · since 2021

Good choice, check first
Price
€18,240 – €34,880
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Hybrid

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Škoda Kodiaq

I · 2016–2024

Good choice, check first
Price
€18,000 – €35,700
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Toyota RAV4

V · since 2019

Good choice, check first
Price
€26,700 – €45,300
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Hybrid

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai Santa Fe IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What Euro NCAP rating does the Hyundai Santa Fe IV have?

Five stars in December 2018 (94% adult protection, 88% child protection, 67% vulnerable road users, 76% driver assistance). The Euro NCAP entry specifies that this rating has expired.

What is the boot capacity of the Santa Fe IV?

625 litres minimum for the 2.2 CRDi 200 hp, up to 1,695 litres with the rear bench folded, according to Autoplenum; the model is available in five- or seven-seat versions.

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe IV reliable?

What Car? reports no major weak point on the 2018-2024 generation, apart from a software update for the emergency call system. Detailed data remain limited: a pre-purchase inspection is advised.

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