2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 Auto FWD
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- Photo: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4WD, front left, 09-10-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe GL V6 in Nordic White Over Light Grey Two-Tone, Front Right, 03-05-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HYUNDAI SANTA FE (SM) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, rear left, 03-21-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe TD 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 Auto FWD is a 195-hp V6 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,199 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 195 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 219 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Santa Fe measures 177.2 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,199 ($36,942 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $22,794 ($37,932 *) |
| Destination Charge | $595 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 195 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 219 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 93 x 85.8 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | P225/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P225/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.2 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 78 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5 Auto FWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (20.3 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 18, 2014 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
Consequence: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.
NHTSA campaign 14V435000
Nov 17, 2005 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.
Consequence: THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION CRASH OR THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A SIDE COLLISION CRASH; SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN FOR RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
NHTSA campaign 05V527000
Oct 4, 2005 · AIR BAGS
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.
Consequence: THE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION CRASH OR THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A SIDE COLLISION CRASH; SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S OCS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO PROVIDE AN INCREASED MARGIN FOR RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
NHTSA campaign 05V450000
216 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE
Owner Complaints
216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE (18 mention a crash, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 74 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 33 |
| Suspension | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.