2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 225 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
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On 03/26/2026, my 2019 hyundai santa fe received hyundai service campaign 9c2 (tsb 26-01-013h-1), which included an engine control module (ecm) software update for theta ii emissions improvement. the vehicle did not have the following drivability problem before this software update. immediately after the 9c2 update, the vehicle began jerking/bucking slightly at low speeds, most noticeably around 10-20 mph when coast
The vehicle experienced a sudden, intermittent engine stall while driving, specifically when slowing down or coasting to a stop in live traffic. when the engine dies, the vehicle immediately loses engine power, power steering, and power braking assist, creating an extreme safety hazard. after stalling, the vehicle refuses to restart for several minutes. an authorized hyundai dealership previously replaced the high-pr
The car started having problems immediately after replacement with a new battery. the issue with the isg (idle stop and go system) started appearing. when the auto stop indicator turns green, the car stalls which puts my life at risk. i have spoken to a number of mechanics and i am not getting a satisfactory answer on how to fix this problem.. one mechanic told me it was the starter which turned out not to be true.
2019 santa fe with 80,000 miles showed signs of excessive oil consumption. service was scheduled with licensed hyundai franchise service center. known oil consumption issues on theta ii engines for that year. testing requires 3 steps. first step is to change the oil and document levels. engine is tested for 1000 miles then returned to service center. after 1000 miles, service center reports 2.5 qts of oil per 1
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | ||||
| 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SANTA FE XL, SANTA FE. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.