The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Santa Fe · 2019
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | FWD | 20 / 25 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | AWD | 19 / 24 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | 22 / 29 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 21 / 27 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 18 / 25 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 18 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,400 and 40,200 miles. Median 11,600, from 70 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26,500 | 2,700–80,000 | 20 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 13,700 | 8,000–78,000 | 10 |
| Electrical | 5,000 | 2,800–40,900 | 13 |
| Steering | 2,000 | 400–8,000 | 5 |
| Brakes | 8,300 | 2,600–28,200 | 8 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 25% |
| Electrical | 16% |
| Brakes | 10% |
| Steering | 8% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 18 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
23V181000 Mar 2023 Trailer Hitches
Defect. 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.
Risk. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previou
22V056000 Feb 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module
Defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
18V715000 Oct 2018 Air Bags / Side/Window
Defect. 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.
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Hyundai and kia abs module fires | 2023 | – |
| Closed | Loss of motive power | 2022 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 201
Hyundai filed 201 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine?
- Hyundai has developed a new engine monitoring technology called a Knock Sensor Detection…
- Check Engine warning lamp
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Santa Fe XL SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Santa Fe XL SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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