Fourth generation (TM)
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
The most reported problem on the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is stalling, with 34 complaints, usually around 22,000 miles.
- 200owner complaints
- 2recalls
- 16involved a crash
- 14,242median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 23, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Santa Fe doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has 200 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 281 for 2019 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Santa Fe model years since 2014, it has the 7th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- Each model year from the 2018 to the 2020 draws more complaints for its age than the one before it: 12 a year, then 25 for the 2019, then 30.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, stalling, covers 34 of the 200 complaints (17%), and engine failure is next with 18 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). A quarter of the 18 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 5,000 miles, and half by about 22,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 28 of the 200 complaints (14%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 16 reports mention a crash, 12 mention a fire and 10 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 5 of 16, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as stalling. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 34, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 31 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 34 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
200 complaints is 1.2 times fewer than the median 2019 model on this site and 1.4 times fewer than the median 2019 SUV. Among the 13 Santa Fe model years here it ranks 7th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai filed 182 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. 22 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 34 complaints
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission.
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 6 bulletins · 18 complaints
The warranty coverage for engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit Abnormal Noise or No Crank/No Start condition.
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Certain vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
The warranty coverage for certain Theta II engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
The warranty coverage for the engine long block for engine repairs or replacement related to connecting rod bearing damage as described in Campaign T3G (Seized and/or BCT No Pass Result Only) has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of ...
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
Check engine light or misfire 5 bulletins · 15 complaints
If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the service procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness.
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related input/output speed sensor and harness.
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Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
This bulletin provides information related to an Electronic Control Module (ECM) software update which revises DTC P00D2: Oxygen Sensor Heater Control Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 diagnostic logic.
If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 4 bulletins · 14 complaints
If you are servicing any of the vehicles listed below with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the GDS as shown in the Service Procedure to measure shift engagement time.
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 4.
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If you are servicing a 2019 Santa Fe (2.0T) with a harsh 2-3 or 3-4 upshift when cold, follow the Service Procedure below.
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 11 complaints
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 2 bulletins · 10 complaints
Certain vehicles may experience 504 Time Out errors when using the Blue Link Mobile App. When asked to provide Modem Information (IMEI/USIM), the Head Unit (HU) displays all zeros.
This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3.
Battery dies or the car will not start 2 bulletins · 8 complaints
This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software update for improvement of: - ISG operation in relation to the battery SOH (State Of Health) condition will be removed - ISG engagement with satisfied battery SOC (State Of Charge) will remain
Hyundai vehicles are equipped with Dark Current Control logic to help reduce amperage draw amount and conserve Battery State of Charge (SOC%).
Transmission fails or needs replacement 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
The vehicles listed below are equipped with an 8-speed front-wheel drive transmission. Do not replace the transmission for any of the solenoid DTC listed below. Instead, follow the Service Procedure on Page 2 and replace the related part.
Complaints filed by year
34 complaints came in 2025. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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 previous recall number 22V-633.
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 and remedy
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.
All 2 recalls on the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Stalling, with 34 of the 200 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 22,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe problems start?
Of the 78 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 3,000 miles and half by about 14,000.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has more complaints than the 2018 and fewer complaints than the 2020: 25 a year against 12 and 30.
How many 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
28 of them (14%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?
No recall on file for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.