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2019 Hyundai Santa FE XLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-056 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Engine
4Electrical system
3Service brakes, hydraulic
2Service brakes
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
1Power train
1Steering
1Structure
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Santa FE XL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Santa FE XL median. How we score
'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL safety ratings
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
In owners' words
What Santa FE XL owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On September 22, 2026, my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL experienced a sudden engine stall while I was stopped at a traffic light. The engine unexpectedly lost power, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and appeared to lock, and the oil pressure, battery, and check engine warning lights…
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
Own a 2019 Santa FE XL?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.