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Description
About the Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission
This is the 6-speed automatic transaxle used in the 2013 to 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, an electronically controlled unit that balances smooth shifting, durability, and fuel efficiency, as the live page describes. It uses a lock-up torque converter at cruising speeds to reduce power loss, a SHIFTRONIC manual shift mode for driver control, and adaptive electronic shifting that responds to driving conditions. It runs Hyundai SP-IV ATF and was offered in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Santa Fe models.
Why Santa Fe Owners Replace the Transmission
Slipping gears, delayed or harsh shifts, an unresponsive manual mode, whining or clunking, and fluid leaks are the usual reasons. A sound 6-speed automatic restores smooth acceleration from a stop and clean highway cruising, with the unit inspected before it ships. The honest path is a tested used transaxle plus the correct SP-IV fluid and regular service.
Things to Confirm Before Ordering
- Your driveline, confirmed by VIN; the listing’s specs and body disagree on front-wheel versus all-wheel drive, and this transaxle came in both, so it must be reconciled to your vehicle
- Your exact model year, confirmed by VIN; the listing tags a 2013 donor, and the 6-speed was used through 2018
- Your fluid: this unit uses Hyundai SP-IV ATF, which matters for correct operation
What Is Included, What Is Not Included
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| INCLUDED | The 6-speed automatic transaxle assembly as photographed; confirm the exact configuration at order. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Torque converter unless pictured, fluids, and external accessories; confirm what transfers at install. |
| Tools You Need | Transmission jack and standard install tools, plus Hyundai SP-IV ATF for fill. |
Vehicle Compatibility
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe, 6-speed automatic (donor tagged 2013) | VIN confirmed at order |
| Generation | Second- and third-generation Santa Fe, 2013 to 2018; confirm exact year by VIN |
| Driveline | Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive; listing is contradictory, so confirm by VIN |
| Reference Application | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission |
Fitment Assistance
Call (240) 301-0095 with your VIN. Because the listing is contradictory on driveline, we confirm whether your Santa Fe is front-wheel or all-wheel drive, along with your exact model year, before the transmission ships.
Condition and Inspection
This is a used transmission, inspected before shipping:
- Case inspected for cracks and damage
- Input and output shafts checked for play and wear
- External surfaces checked for fluid leaks
- Electrical connections and solenoids verified present
- Photos provided before purchase
Why Buy from Us
- Driveline honesty: the FWD-versus-AWD contradiction is flagged and settled by VIN
- Correct unit: the 6-speed automatic the 2013 to 2018 Santa Fe actually uses
- Case, shafts, and electrical inspected before sale
- Free shipping to all 50 states, no hidden fees
- No core charge, keep your old transmission
- 15 day replacement warranty
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