The service and repair manual for the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe — 3.5L V6 and 2.7L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Hyundai published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 214 cu in, DOHC 2.7L V6 — 162 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GLS Sport Utility 4-Door · LX Sport Utility 4-Door · GL Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 300 complaints · 45 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2005 Santa Fe manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 154
- Engine Performance 3,057
- Accessories & Equipment 275
- General Information 1,415
- Body & Frame 173
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 216
- Brakes 227
- Restraints 132
- Drivelines & Axles 64
- Steering 58
- Electrical 405
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 767
- Transmission 181
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2005 Santa Fe
- Air Bags — frontal · 05V527000The possibility of misclassification of certain small children as an adult may allow the right front.
- Air Bags · 05V450000The possibility of misclassification of certain small children as an adult may allow the right front.
Owners have filed 300 complaints and Hyundai has issued 45 technical service bulletins for the 2005 Santa Fe. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2005 Santa Fe manual
Is this manual specific to the 2005 Santa Fe?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2005 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 2.7L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the GLS Sport Utility 4-Door, LX Sport Utility 4-Door, GL Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Hyundai published for this year.
What 2005 Santa Fe problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2005 Santa Fe, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Hyundai dealers.
Does it include 2005 Santa Fe wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2005 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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