2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santa FE XL years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL. The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 36%), typically at around 91,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 25owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 36% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 16% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, and the contact listened for the abnormal sound. The abnormal sound was persistent…
Check engine light came on and then vehicle stalled took to shop and said the engine was needing to be replaced. Looked into issue and seen multiple issues with this engine and happening to a lot of Hyundai engines where vehicles need to get complete new engines
Our vehicle had 145,000 miles and all maintenance and repairs performed at Hyundai dealerships. Joseph Airport Hyundai in Vandalia, Ohio replaced the timing chain at a cost of $3500. After replacing the timing chain our vehicle began consuming large amounts of oil (9 quarts over 5000 miles). The…
Two bolts flew out of the CCVT system, blowing a hole in the valve cover and destroying all the timing components. Because of the issue, all oil spilled from the car. The other two bolts in the system were bent as well. I was driving the vehicle when this happened and couldâve been seriously…
On [XXX], the check engine light came on in my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The dealership diagnosed a complete engine failure requiring full replacement. The vehicle has only 54,000 miles. The dealer submitted a warranty claim to Hyundai, but Hyundai denied it because I could not provide receipts for…
Other Hyundai Santa FE XL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Santa FE XL model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.