2019 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Engine (72), Unknown Or Other (47), Power Train (34).
Key takeaways
- 199 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 12 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 72 | 36% |
| Unknown Or Other | 47 | 24% |
| Power Train | 34 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 13% |
| Structure | 14 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 6% |
| Steering | 12 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Unknown Or Other,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-21
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 refu...
Engine - filed 2026-09-17
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...
Engine - filed 2026-09-11
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 m...
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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.