Worst 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 61 | — | 5 | 28,063 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 25 | 1 | — | 33,463 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 24 | 1 | 1 | 18,179 mi | |
| Body Structure | 14 | — | — | 1,500 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | 3,798 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18,446 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 5 | — | 3,800 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 3,617 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 4 | — | 7,821 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Interior Lamps/Bulbs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~592,988 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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