Used Hyundai Santa Fe Engines
Used, remanufactured and rebuilt engines for the 2001-to-present Hyundai Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport and XL — tested before they ship and covered by warranty. Tell us your Santa Fe and we’ll match the exact engine.
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Which engine does your Santa Fe have?
The Santa Fe has gone from V6-heavy to four-cylinder-only. The 2001–2006 SM had a 2.4L four and 2.7L and 3.5L V6s; the 2007–2012 CM a 2.7L Mu and 3.3L Lambda, then a 2.4L Theta II and 3.5L Lambda II; the 2013–2018 two-row Santa Fe Sport the direct-injected 2.4L and 2.0L turbo Theta II while the three-row Santa Fe and XL kept a 3.3L V6; the 2019–2023 TM the Theta II pair and then the 2.5L Smartstream and a 1.6L turbo hybrid; and the 2024-on MX5 only the 2.5L turbo and the hybrid.
The table below lists what was offered when, with the Sport and the XL alongside the Santa Fe. The eighth character of the VIN identifies the engine and the family code is on the engine label, so we confirm from the VIN before we quote.
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L Sirius II four | Code: G4JS | All years. |
| 2.7L Delta V6 | Code: G6BA | All years. |
| 3.5L Sigma V6 | Code: G6CU | 2003–2006, with 4WD. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L Mu V6 | Code: G6EA | 2007–2009, 185 hp. |
| 3.3L Lambda V6 | Code: G6DB | 2007–2009, 242 hp. |
| 2.4L Theta II MPI four | Code: G4KE | 2010–2012. |
| 3.5L Lambda II V6 | Code: G6DC | 2010–2012. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L Theta II GDI four | Code: G4KJ | Santa Fe Sport, 2013–2018; 190 hp, later 185 hp. |
| 2.0L Theta II turbo | Code: G4KH | Santa Fe Sport, 2013–2018; 264 hp, then 240 hp from 2017. |
| 3.3L Lambda II GDI V6 | Code: G6DH | Three-row Santa Fe 2013–2018 and Santa Fe XL 2019, 290 hp. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L Theta II GDI four | Code: G4KJ | 2019–2020. |
| 2.0L Theta II turbo | Code: G4KH | 2019–2020. |
| 2.5L Smartstream four | Code: G4KN | 2021–2023. |
| 2.5L Smartstream turbo | Code: G4KP | 2021–2023. |
| 1.6L Smartstream turbo hybrid | Code: G4FT | Hybrid 2021–2023 and Plug-in Hybrid 2022–2023. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Smartstream turbo | Code: G4KP | All non-hybrid trims, 277 hp. |
| 1.6L Smartstream turbo hybrid | Code: G4FT | Santa Fe Hybrid; no plug-in hybrid in the US. |
Not sure which one is yours? Request a quote and we’ll work it out from your VIN.
Before You Order
What to check before you order
Sport, three-row or XL
For 2013–2018 the two-row Santa Fe Sport had the Theta II fours and the three-row Santa Fe the 3.3L V6; for 2019 the three-row became the XL while the new two-row took the Santa Fe name. Tell us which body you have.
Which 2.4L
The Sirius II of 2001–2006, the Theta II MPI of 2010–2012 and the Theta II GDI of 2013–2020 are three different engines. Match the family code, not the size.
Which V6
Six V6s between 2001 and 2019: the 2.7L Delta and Mu, the 3.5L Sigma and Lambda II, and the 3.3L Lambda and Lambda II GDI. The code and year decide fit, not the displacement.
Turbo, hybrid and plug-in
The 2.5L turbo G4KP is not the 2.5L G4KN, and the 1.6L turbo in the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid is a hybrid-specific engine with its own motor. Tell us which version you have.
Have your VIN ready
With the VIN we can confirm the engine, model year and body before we quote, which avoids ordering the wrong version.
Common Problems
Common Santa Fe engine problems
Rod-bearing failure — Santa Fe Sport 2.4L GDI and 2.0L turbo, 2013–2018, and 2019 Santa Fe
Debris left in the crankshaft oil passages starves the connecting-rod bearings, which knock and then seize. Hyundai recalled the 2013–2014 Sport (recall 17V226) to inspect the engine and replace the short block, and the 2019 class settlement gives the 2013–2018 Santa Fe Sport and 2019 Santa Fe a lifetime short-block warranty for any owner once the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software is installed. Have a Hyundai dealer check the VIN before you buy an engine.
Fuel-pipe leak after a recall engine replacement — Santa Fe Sport, 2013–2018
Where the engine was replaced under the rod-bearing recall, the high-pressure fuel pipe could be damaged or left under-torqued during the swap and leak onto hot parts. Recall 18V934 has dealers inspect and replace it; it is worth checking after any engine swap.
Rod-bearing wear — 2.4L Theta II MPI, 2010–2012
The port-injected 2.4L wears its rod bearings too. Recall 20V746 (December 2020) covers the 2012 Santa Fe 2.4L — inspect or replace the engine and install KSDS — and the 2024 Engine Litigation II settlement gives 2010–2012 Santa Fes a 15-year, 150,000-mile rod-bearing warranty where KSDS was installed by November 2023. In 2025 NHTSA opened an investigation (PE25-001) into whether the 20V746 remedy is adequate; it remains open.
Under-torqued rod bolts — 2.5L turbo, 2025–2026
An October 2025 Hyundai bulletin covers 2025–2026 Santa Fe 2.5Ts built from early February to early August 2025, whose connecting-rod bolts may not have been tightened properly, causing knock and low oil pressure. The remedy is an engine sub-assembly replacement by the dealer, so check by VIN before paying for an engine.
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FAQ
Santa Fe engine questions, answered
Which engine does my Santa Fe have?
The eighth character of the VIN identifies it, and the family code is on the engine label: G4JS, G6BA and G6CU in the first generation, G6EA, G6DB, G4KE and G6DC in the second, G4KJ, G4KH and G6DH in the Sport and three-row, and G4KN, G4KP and G4FT from 2021. Send us the VIN and we will confirm.
My 2013–2019 Santa Fe knocks. Do I need a used engine?
Ask a Hyundai dealer first. The Sport’s 2.4L GDI and 2.0L turbo and the same engines in the 2019 Santa Fe are covered by the 2019 settlement’s lifetime short-block warranty if the KSDS update is installed, and the 2013–2014 Sport was recalled outright. We supply engines for vehicles that fall outside that cover.
Is the Santa Fe Sport engine the same as the Santa Fe’s?
Not for 2013–2018. The two-row Sport had the Theta II 2.4L GDI and 2.0L turbo, while the three-row Santa Fe (XL from 2019) had the 3.3L Lambda II GDI V6. Confirm which you have before ordering.
Is the engine covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every engine we sell is covered by warranty, and extended cover is available at extra cost. The full terms are in our Warranty Policy.
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