Hyundai Santa Fe Timing Belt or Chain (2001-2025)

From 2010 to 2025 all Hyundai Santa Fe models have timing chains and interference engines.

From 2001 to 2009 the 3.3L Santa Fe has a timing chain and interference engine while the 2.4L, 2.7L and 3.5L have timing belts and interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.5L engine with a timing chain and a 1.6L hybrid engine with a timing chain. Both are interference engines.

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe engines all have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 2.7L Hyundai Santa Fe model has a timing belt and an interference engine and the 3.3L Santa Fe has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 2.7L Hyundai Santa Fe model has a timing belt and an interference engine and the 3.3L Santa Fe has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 2.7L Hyundai Santa Fe model has a timing belt and an interference engine and the 3.3L Santa Fe has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe models have timing belts and interference engines.

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models have timing belts and interference engines.

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe models have timing belts and interference engines.

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe models have timing belts and interference engines.

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe models have timing belts and interference engines.

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe models have timing belts and interference engines.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.