2019 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Engine (75), Unknown Or Other (47), Power Train (37).
Key takeaways
- 206 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 13 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 75 | 36% |
| Unknown Or Other | 47 | 23% |
| Power Train | 37 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 13% |
| Structure | 14 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 6% |
| Steering | 12 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-05
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 multipl...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-11-03
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 wal...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-02
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, XXX oil light came on but it wasn't time for my next oil change. I stopped by Advanced Auto to get code read, was told Camshaft sensor error. A week later, had my mechanic check code before doing oil change. He got the same code and ordered and replaced camshaft along with doing oil change. D...
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More for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.