2019 Model Year

Hyundai Santa Fe

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

Compare
Complaints
180
Recalls
1
Crashes
16
Severe
37

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V715000 Oct 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating with th...

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jul 2026

Since December my car has been burning oil at a fast rate. My husband has already had to add an additional 4 quarts since my last service 3000 miles a...

Engine
Jun 2026

The vehicle was burning through oil excessively. I was adding 1 quart of oil a week. Dealer did an oil consumption test. They confirmed the engine nee...

Engine
Jun 2026

Driving on interstate when the car all of a sudden started shaking and the check engine light came on. Had it towed to repair place who said they coul...

Engine
Apr 2026

After several oil changes and going from ever 5000 miles to every 3000 miles for oil changes to the need to add additional oil before hitting 3000 for...

Structure
Feb 2026

Paint is significantly peeling on the hood of my car.

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

The trunk hatch is no longer functioning. The car beeps, but does not unlatch. Once the gate is manually open from a latch inside the trunk, it will...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

My Hyundai Santa Fe 2019 Limited is burning oil. It started after the Turbo broke in October 2024. The turbo began leaking oil and then died. I took...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Jan 2026

Complaint: Safety Defect - Engine Failure Risk (Stalling/Fire) My 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has the defective Theta II 2.0L Turbo engine (G4KH), subject...

STEERING,ENGINE
Jan 2026

internal mechanical failure of the piston rings and cylinder walls. Misfire on Cylinder #2. Further testing revealed that Cylinder #2 is at 80 PSI, wh...

VS

Vehicle Safety Research Team

Automotive Data Analysts

Independent researchers analyzing NHTSA data to help consumers make informed vehicle decisions.

Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has 180 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 16 crash-related incidents have been reported.

Complaint Trend