These are standard specifications for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Electronic with OD Lock-Up Torque Converter
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Transverse Mounted | |
| Production Years for Series : | 2010 - 2012 |
| Price : | MSRP: $23,225-30,925 Invoice: $22,325-29,025 |
| Weight : | 3725 lbs | 1689.632 kg |
| MPG City : | 20 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
| Combined MPG : | 23.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2010 Detroit Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM |
| Bore : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 276 HP (203.136 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque : | 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 92.0 mm | 3.622 in. |
| Stroke : | 87.0 mm | 3.425 in. |
| Compression : | 10.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
6 Automatic Electronic with OD Lock-Up Torque Converter
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.212 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.637 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.800 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.386 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.772 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V746000 |
| Summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage. |
| Consequence | A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has a length of 184.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has a width of 74.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe have?A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has 40.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe have?A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has legroom of 42.60 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe had an MSRP of $23,225 - $$30,925 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe have? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 276 HP (203.136 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 5000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe have? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe had a 6 speed Automatic Electronic with OD Lock-Up Torque Converter gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has a length of 184.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has a width of 74.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe have?A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has 40.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe have?A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has legroom of 42.60 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe had an MSRP of $23,225 - $$30,925 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe have? A: The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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76,920
February 2024
60,341
January 2024
47,543
December 2023
75,164
November 2023
70,079
October 2023
60,805
September 2023
68,961
August 2023
65,046
July 2023
66,527
June 2023
69,351
May 2023
70,001
April 2023
70,812