Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 26 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V056000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
Of the 26 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL has limited data, with only 25 owner complaints and one recall. The recall involves a significant safety concern with the ABS module potentially causing a fire. Engine and electrical issues are the most common in complaints. Given the limited number of complaints and recall campaigns, the vehicle maintains an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$4,000 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $100–$1,500 | occasional |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Battery checks
- Coolant level checks
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires
- ABS warning light
- Frequent electrical failures
- Unusual brake noises
- Steering instability
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE XL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.