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    Hyundai Santa Fe

    EPA MPG: 21 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    We expect the 2025 Santa Fe will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from the 2024 model.

    The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Exhaust leaks

    "From the time of first purchase, we periodically get exhaust fumes in the vehicle cabin. It is not related to other vehicles in front or around us as it happens when we are the only vehicle. then it goes away again - Hyundai has not diagnosed this to date."

    Anonymous A., AB (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Other/unsure

    "Back window would not go back up. It started a few months ago and took 2 weeks for the dealership to get the parts and fix it"

    Anonymous, NM (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited)

    "The paint is peeling off. Hyundai used an inferior way to apply paint to certain year and model vehicles. Ours is 2019. There were no apparent changes to the process where warranty paid for the defects but not our 2929. Hyundai and the dealers knowing sold us this vehicle fully aware we most probably would have a major problem. Dont think so ? Check the price to paint a vehicle using the same paint, just properly applied, as ours. I have lost any and all trust and I promise I will be hitting every social media method and any other way I can think of to get the word out about this situation."

    Anonymous A., AL (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    "battery"

    Anonymous, MO (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    "Electronic/automatic push button to open liftgate malfunction. not opening with button in car, remote or walk up."

    Anonymous, NC (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    "One rear hatch actuator failed just before 5 year warranty period expired. Hyundai replaced both actuators free of charge."

    Anonymous, ON (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    "Rear automatic lift gate no longer works"

    Anonymous, AB (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Paint And Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

    "the clear coat paint on the door handles is peeling off"

    Anonymous, TX (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    "The white paint that this Santa Fe has peels all over the car. It is a known problem with this paint color after looking at reviews online. Did not know this prior to buying this color."

    Anonymous A., KY (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    "The paint on the hood of the car was chipping in multiple places. The company fixed it for free, but it was a hassle to have to bring it in multiple times and eventually leave it at the dealership for over a week. They did give us a loaner."

    Anonymous, NY (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Steering And Suspension

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    What Owners Say

    Alignment

    "Just noticed lots of shaking and took to dealer to have fixed. It was wheel alignment."

    Anonymous, FL (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Power steering

    "The electric steering failed"

    Anonymous, NY (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Display screen goes blank

    "It happens intermittently, not occurring at the moment."

    Anonymous, GA (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
    Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

    "It happens on and off, not frequently but when it does happen, it is related to when the screen goes black."

    Anonymous, GA (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    12V battery

    "Battery died after 5 years and only 16,000 miles - unexpected but possibly reasonable for Michigan. Cost nearly $400 to replace at dealership - high apparently because it's a "gel" battery. ALSO: following fitment of the new battery the engine stop/start became operational again! This had not worked for 4 years and the dealership had previously blamed it on (a) me disabling the system (not so) and/or (b) my driving style (also clearly not so given it worked immediately upon new battery fitment). Seems like something may be wrong in the set up of this system. Curious to see if it stops working again when the new battery is a year old."

    Anonymous, MI (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)
    Wireless charging pad

    "The charging pad hardly charges anything. My iPhone detects the charging, but it only gets hot."

    Anonymous A., CA (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    What Owners Say

    A/C compressor

    "Compressor clutch was not staying on all the time. The entire compressor needed to be replaced since the two parts are not available separately."

    Anonymous, UT (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
    Blower (fan) motor

    "Blower fan became very noisy as the bearings failed."

    Anonymous A., NY (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Rotors

    "Had to have new front rotors due to original units being severely corroded. Problem attributed to low mileage. This unexpected repair was over $700."

    Anonymous, MI (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Noises And Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Air or water leaks

    "The drip pan for the a/c evaporator leaked water in the car it was clogged."

    Anonymous, NY (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Locks and latches

    "The push button lock/unlock button on the door handle has become intermittent."

    Anonymous A., AB (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Transmission leaks

    "Just one month before the vehicle's warranty expired, it started leaking transmission oil and it only has 31k miles. The dealership told me it's an oil gasket, and I'm in the process of getting it fixed under warranty."

    Anonymous A., CA (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

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    In-car Electronics
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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    TRAILER HITCHES
    Mar 17, 2023
    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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 previous recall number 22V-633.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V181000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 584784
    AIR BAGS
    Oct 11, 2018
    In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 18V715000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 8204
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