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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 234 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
234complaints
17crashes reported
13fires reported
10injuries reported
2 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine87 · 37%
  • Unknown Or Other53 · 23%
  • Power Train39 · 17%
  • Electrical System30 · 13%
  • Structure15 · 6%
  • Service Brakes13 · 6%
  • Steering13 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System13 · 6%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance13 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control7 · 3%

What owners report

Engine

Engine seized up completely failed dealership, did not do a good job of trying to arbitrate replacement or repair of the engine. their contact has been to the point where i have to walk in and try to talk to someone which is extremely frustrating. they don't keep you abreast of what's going on.. my insurance company u s a a was in contact with them stating that they are aware of the type of problems with this particu

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

Engine ceased, while in motion involving my family 2019 hyundai santa fe. this involves the purchase dealership palmer's hyundai in mobile, alabama the refusal to repair dealership of, eastern shore hyundai in daphne, alabama and hyundai motor america. they are full aware of d problem with the engines in their vehicles. i representative of mine from usaa auto insurance discuss the problem with them as an advocate for

Engine

The auto stop feature will activate at a stop light and stop the engine. occasionally it will not restart. i have to put the car in park, remove the key, wait a minute, reinsert the key and attempt a restart. it sometimes takes several tries before the engine will restart. i have nearly been hit by other cars multiple times. the dealer, spokane hyundai, has not been able to recreate the incident and has no clue as

Visibility/Wiper

While driving on the freeway at approximately 73 mph, i heard a very loud bang that sounded like something had struck my car. i initially thought a rock had hit my windshield, but i couldn't see any damage. later, i remembered the incident and went to the garage to inspect my car. after checking the windshield and walking around the front and sides without finding any damage, i climbed up to inspect the roof. i noti

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
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 2026-11-15.