The service and repair manual for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe — 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 12 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 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Calligraphy Sport Utility 4-Door · Ultimate Calligraphy Sport Utility 4-Door · Preferred Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 4-Door · Hybrid Limited Sport Utility 4-Door +6 |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 231 complaints · 97 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2021 Santa Fe manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 193
- General Information 1,533
- Accessories & Equipment 4,757
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 471
- Body & Frame 705
- Maintenance 13
- Brakes 2,774
- Restraints 1,055
- Drivelines & Axles 86
- Steering 558
- Electrical 553
- Suspension 282
- Engine Mechanical 262
- Transmission 1,796
- Engine Performance 9,318
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2021 Santa Fe
- Visibility — windshield · 21V00M000A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Trailer Hitches · 23V181000A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Air Bags — air bag/restraint control module · 21V185000In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can i.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 21V524000A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 22V746000Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 21V308000An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 231 complaints and Hyundai has issued 97 technical service bulletins for the 2021 Santa Fe. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2021 Santa Fe manual
Is this manual specific to the 2021 Santa Fe?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2021 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the Calligraphy Sport Utility 4-Door, Ultimate Calligraphy Sport Utility 4-Door, Preferred Sport Utility 4-Door, Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, SEL Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid SEL Premium Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid Preferred Sport Utility 4-Door, Essential Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid Blue Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Hyundai published for this year.
What 2021 Santa Fe problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2021 Santa Fe, covering visibility, trailer hitches, 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 2021 Santa Fe wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2021 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $55.99 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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