Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Hyundai Santa FE has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 203 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 #23V181000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V715000 Bolts Damaging Side Curtain Air Bags NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 73 complaints
- Unknown or Other 47 complaints
- Power Train 37 complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Structure 14 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 13 complaints
Of the 203 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 203 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has a moderate number of owner complaints, particularly centered on the engine and power train. Two recall campaigns address potential issues with air bag deployment and tow hitch electrical shorts. Given the data, these factors suggest an average reliability outlook with no overwhelming failures but some areas needing attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,500 | common |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
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 and service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system servicing
- Battery checks and replacement
- Timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Air bag warning light
- Unexpected vehicle shut-off
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.