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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: Recalls, Complaints & California Lemon Law

Below are recalls and complaints reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. This information is consumer-reported and provided for general informational purposes only. Vehicles like this may qualify under California lemon law depending on their individual repair history.

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Recalls reported to NHTSA
190
Complaints filed with NHTSA
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Recalls Reported to NHTSA

The following recalls were reported to NHTSA. A recall does not by itself establish that any individual vehicle is defective.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA #18V715000

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.

Reported consequence: In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

NHTSA #22V056000

TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA #23V181000

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.

Reported consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Complaints Filed with NHTSA

The following are consumer-reported complaints filed with NHTSA. These are unverified allegations and are not proof that any defect exists.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUSPENSION,ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

ENGINE

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

STEERING,ENGINE

ENGINE

ENGINE

ENGINE

ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ENGINE

ENGINE

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

STRUCTURE

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

STRUCTURE

ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE

ENGINE

STRUCTURE

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

POWER TRAIN

ENGINE

WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ENGINE

SEAT BELTS

STRUCTURE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

ENGINE

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

POWER TRAIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE

Other/I am not sure

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SEATS

ENGINE

STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ENGINE

STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE

POWER TRAIN

SEAT BELTS

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

SEAT BELTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

ENGINE

ENGINE

STRUCTURE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FIRERELATED

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TRAILER HITCHES

ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TRAILER HITCHES

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

VISIBILITY/WIPER,VISIBILITY

STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY

VISIBILITY/WIPER,VISIBILITY

ENGINE

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

STEERING

VISIBILITY

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ENGINE

STRUCTURE

STEERING

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

STRUCTURE

ENGINE

ENGINE

AIR BAGS

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

AIR BAGS

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TIRES

AIR BAGS

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE

ENGINE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ENGINE

WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR BAGS

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STEERING

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

POWER TRAIN

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE

ENGINE

STEERING

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR BAGS

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR BAGS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SEAT BELTS

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

STEERING

VISIBILITY/WIPER

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 recalls reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recalls are issued by the manufacturer or NHTSA and do not by themselves establish that any individual vehicle is defective.

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The recalls and complaints shown here are reported to NHTSA and are consumer-reported, unverified allegations. They do not establish that any defect exists in any individual vehicle, and nothing on this page should be read as asserting that the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is defective. Counts reflect items filed with NHTSA and may not be current. “May qualify” statements are general and do not mean any particular vehicle or owner qualifies.

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