2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 229 owner complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The EPA rates it 19 to 25 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 229
- Crashes / fires reported
- 17 / 13
- EPA combined
- 19–25 MPG
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
Trailer HitchesMar 17, 2023 · NHTSA 23V181000+
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 2019-2023 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.
Service Brakes, HydraulicFeb 3, 2022 · NHTSA 22V056000+
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Air BagsOct 11, 2018 · NHTSA 18V715000+
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Engine83
- Unknown or Other53
- Power Train38
- Electrical System31
- Service Brakes16
- Structure15
- Steering13
- Forward Collision Avoidance13
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,550 |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,900 |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Santa Fe XL FWD | 3.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Santa Fe XL AWD | 3.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 |
| Santa Fe XL Ultimate FWD | 3.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,200 |
| Santa Fe XL Ultimate AWD | 3.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,400 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, most recently for the trailer hitches (Mar 17, 2023). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
Owners filed 229 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (83), unknown or other (53), power train (38).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe at 19 to 25 MPG combined (best version: 22 city / 29 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.