Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-11 | 18V715000 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 8,204 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The door was completely shut - I was driving on the highway - no alarm on the instrument panel, fully stage 2 latched (… |
| 2026-01-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My Hyundai Santa Fe 2019 Limited is burning oil. It started after the Turbo broke in October 2024. The turbo began leak… |
| 2026-01-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | we took it in to be looked at after it had a o2 sensor go bad I changed the sensor and checked fluids I noticed the oil… |
| 2025-12-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Complaint: Safety Defect - Engine Failure Risk (Stalling/Fire) My 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has the defective Theta II 2.0… |
| 2025-12-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On my 2019 Sante Fe 2.0T, I started having oil consumption/engine issues after 85, 000 miles. Under warranty, I had se… |
| 2025-12-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | After several oil changes and going from ever 5000 miles to every 3000 miles for oil changes to the need to add additio… |
| 2025-12-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Since December my car has been burning oil at a fast rate. My husband has already had to add an additional 4 quarts sin… |
| 2025-12-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Driving on interstate when the car all of a sudden started shaking and the check engine light came on. Had it towed to … |
| 2025-11-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle is consuming oil at an exceptionally fast rate. In October 2025, when taken in for an oil change and my complai… |
| 2025-11-25 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Paint is significantly peeling on the hood of my car. |
| 2025-11-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | internal mechanical failure of the piston rings and cylinder walls. Misfire on Cylinder #2. Further testing revealed th… |
| 2025-11-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine oil consumption issue. I have taken the vehicle in 4 times due to this they have. Changed hoses and even the oi… |
| 2025-11-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | This vehicle requires 1-2 quarts of oil to be added to it weekly. It's all over the internet that many different models… |
| 2025-11-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Overly excessive oil consumption 2 Quarts every 3 or 4 days.no leaks. Engine gets so hot I don't have to turn on heater… |
| 2025-09-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | I purchased my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe on October 29, 2021. Since then, I’ve experienced a series of mechanical and elect… |
| 2025-08-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving home Friday August 29th 2025 around 10:30 am on I-70 W when I began to have trouble accelerating my vehic… |
| 2025-08-22 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Paint peeling and chipping will cause rust. |
| 2025-08-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The trunk hatch is no longer functioning. The car beeps, but does not unlatch. Once the gate is manually open from a … |
| 2025-08-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | This car has been cutting off for a month and no type of codes popping up alternator has been replaced two brand new ba… |
| 2025-07-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The car is burning oil and Hyundai advises to change the oil every 7500 miles. The car holds 5.1 qt of oil and is curr… |
| 2025-06-28 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Paint coming off of hood, no contact of any kind. Took to dealer and was told past its warranty sorry. Cost me over $1K… |
| 2025-05-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Yesterday afternoon after running errands, my car was off and in my driveway. Within 15 minutes I noticed it was smokin… |
| 2025-04-26 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | Was at a complete stop at a light with a car in front me, I had plenty of space when I started accelerating and then su… |
| 2025-04-17 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Vehicle is shuddering/jerking upon acceleration due to a defect in the 8 speed automatic transmission. This condition w… |
| 2025-04-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | One cylinder of the engine is misfiring. When I bought it used in 2021, I realized it had a problem. At red lights or s… |
| 2025-03-13 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that as his daughter was driving at 20 MPH on the highway… |
| 2025-02-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | A year after I purchased vehicle the paint started peeling off the wheel. When I took it to the dealership they kept te… |
| 2025-02-13 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Wipers are in the office position, but suddenly go up and down 2 inches, while off, and won't turn on. It snowed the da… |
| 2025-01-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We have had our vehicle for over 2 years with routine maintenance. On 1/25/26 We were driving home and oil light came o… |
| 2024-12-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2019 Santa Fe, this vehicle was serviced by Hyundai three times for a "Knock Sensor" notification. 12/3/2019: ECM manu… |
| 2024-12-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Upon going for an oil change at Express Lube in Newton , NJ I was advised that there are multiple widespread & ongoing … |
| 2024-12-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while at a red light, the vehicle stalled. The failure had… |
| 2024-12-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Transmission: yes, available upon inspection I own a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. I have brought it in for repairs on the tr… |
| 2024-11-16 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | Issue with idle on-off. After idling at light etc. car will stall. First time would not re-start , I was towed. Mechani… |
| 2024-11-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | SUV driving great for 2 years with routine maintenance- engine light pops up, doesn’t go away, and i take it to a local… |
| 2024-10-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stoplight, the … |
| 2024-10-16 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | White body paint chipping. |
| 2024-10-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | CRANK SHAFT SEAL LEAK ON A 44700 2019. HOWEVER THERE IS A RECALL ON THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. THEREFORE WHY WOUL THIS CAR … |
| 2024-10-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Rear backup camera not working. Put car in reverse gear multi function screen goes black |
| 2024-09-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | The Forward Collision Assist would intermittently disable during driving. The Lane Keeping Assist light illuminated and… |
| 2024-09-10 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The paint is failing, it is coming off in sheets, there is no damage to the car where the paint is coming off. |
| 2024-09-09 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | When accelerating the transmission slips. My mechanic said Hyundai has a memo saying they are making a new torque conv… |
| 2024-09-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My car just stalls at a stop ligth , no check engine light, no warning, and takes several attempts to start. It happene… |
| 2024-09-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Rearview cameras are unusable due to high brightness and contrast issues. Seems same problem possibly as recent recall… |
| 2024-09-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I have unusable camera in my 2019 Sante Fe, that is not included in a recent recall. Tried to find what “Problem” actu… |
| 2024-08-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Car turns off at lights /stop signs. Automatic break system activates. Have to wait at least five minutes to be able to… |
| 2024-07-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Oil consumption on vehicle engine leading the engine to run low on oil for extended periods of time |
| 2024-06-21 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I had a tow-hitch installed and attached a cargo tray which I previously used with my 2010 Santa Fe. On June 21, 2024 … |
| 2024-06-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | rear camera malfunction just like other models |
| 2024-06-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Continuous issue of front driver passenger power seat front level button failure. Continuous Headlights, fog lights get… |