Hyundai Santa Fe Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs by Year

OEM-referenced lug nut torque, socket size, lug pattern, and full fastener specs for every model year of the Hyundai Santa Fe. Select a year below for exact wheel, brake, and engine torque values.

Quick answer: across most Hyundai Santa Fe model years, the lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 17mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact values vary by generation — see the table below.

Hyundai Santa Fe lug nut torque & oil drain by generation

Generation	Years	Lug Torque	Socket	Thread	Oil Drain	Notable changes
First generation (SM)	2001–2006	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Hyundai's first US-market crossover SUV; optional V6.
Second generation (CM)	2007–2012	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Optional third-row seat added; IIHS Top Safety Pick.
Third generation (DM)	2013–2018	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Sold as the 2-row "Santa Fe Sport" on a shortened DM wheelbase.
Fourth generation (TM)	2019–2023	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains added with the 2021 facelift.
Fifth generation (MX5)	2024–2026	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	17mm	M12x1.5	25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)	Boxy redesign; diesel dropped, hybrid/PHEV carried over.

OEM-referenced values, reduced to the most common (mode) spec per generation. Where per-generation data is too sparse to trust, the cell falls back to the model-wide consensus — flagged "varies — see year page". Always confirm against the specific year page for your VIN.

What is the lug nut torque on a Hyundai Santa Fe?

Most Hyundai Santa Fe model years use 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 17mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact torque and socket size can vary by generation — see the generation table above for your model years.

How Hyundai Santa Fe torque specs change by year

Lug nut torque and fastener specs can change across model-year generations of the Hyundai Santa Fe — a redesign often brings new wheel hardware, thread pitch, or socket size. Always confirm against the specific year that matches your VIN rather than assuming the spec carries over.

What each year page covers

Every Hyundai Santa Fe year page lists the OEM lug nut torque and socket size, oil drain plug torque, brake caliper bolt specs, and the full fastener database we have sourced from manufacturer service literature for that model year.

All model years (26)

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