2019 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Engine (73), Unknown Or Other (47), Power Train (36).
Key takeaways
- 202 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 | 73 | 36% |
| Unknown Or Other | 47 | 23% |
| Power Train | 36 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 13% |
| Structure | 14 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 6% |
| Steering | 12 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% |
| 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.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-05
Driving at highway speed, vehicle stuttered/lurched. The check AWD, engine light, tire pressure warning lights came on. Check by mechanic resulted in error code P0741 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off). Search of error code P0741 indicates that there is a Technical Service Bulletin TSB-23-AT-...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-02
On August 14 2026, I drove my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe approximately one mile from my residence to work at approximately 5:00 AM. The vehicle was operating normally and I experienced no warning lights, unusual noises, odors, smoke, or other indications of a problem. I parked the vehicle in an outdoor parking lot and the ...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-23
On 03/26/2026, my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe received Hyundai Service Campaign 9C2 (TSB 26-01-013H-1), which included an Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Theta II emissions improvement. The vehicle did not have the following drivability problem before this software update. Immediately after the 9C2 update, t...
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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.