Hyundai Santa Fe XL years to avoid and best years
2019 is the only year on file, at 1 per year, from 25 complaints. On the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, 8 of 25 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2019
Hyundai Santa Fe XL reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Hyundai Santa Fe XL. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → Most | 1 | 25 | 1 | Engine | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 or 5W-40 · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19
Known issues for this generation
Recall 22V-056 covers certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL vehicles, and also certain Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport, and Tucson vehicles: the Anti-Lock Brake System module could malfunction and cause an electrical short. Owners are advised to park outside until remedied. Dealers replace the ABS multi-fuse as necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Santa Fe XL years have fewer owner complaints?
2019 is the only year on file, at 1 per year, from 25 complaints.
What engine oil does a US Hyundai Santa Fe XL use?
5W-30 or 5W-40 With filter, about 6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Hyundai Santa Fe XL?
Published US specs commonly list front 235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19 and rear 235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Hyundai Santa Fe XL?
Recall 22V-056 covers certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL vehicles, and also certain Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport, and Tucson vehicles: the Anti-Lock Brake System module could malfunction and cause an electrical short. Owners are advised to park outside until remedied. Dealers replace the ABS multi-fuse as necessary.