Reliable Auto DB

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL over 8 years — 1 per year. It is the only Santa Fe XL year on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL
Photo by Bull-Doser, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

25

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (9 of 25), then Electrical system (4) and Hydraulic brakes (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Brake control module 2022-02-03 · NHTSA campaign 22V056000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (25 total)

Engine
9
Electrical system
4
Hydraulic brakes
3
Service brakes
2
Powertrain
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Show 2 more Show less
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

220217202232023420247202522026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, and…"
    Engine · filed 2026-04-22
  • "Check engine light came on and then vehicle stalled took to shop and said the engine was needing to be replaced. Looked into issue and seen multiple issues with this engine and happening to a lot of Hyundai engines…"
    Engine · filed 2026-04-10
  • "Our vehicle had 145,000 miles and all maintenance and repairs performed at Hyundai dealerships. Joseph Airport Hyundai in Vandalia, Ohio replaced the timing chain at a cost of 3500. After replacing the timing chain our…"
    Engine · filed 2025-11-21
  • "Two bolts flew out of the CCVT system, blowing a hole in the valve cover and destroying all the timing components. Because of the issue, all oil spilled from the car. The other two bolts in the system were bent as well.…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2025-11-03
  • "On [XXX], the check engine light came on in my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The dealership diagnosed a complete engine failure requiring full replacement. The vehicle has only 54,000 miles. The dealer submitted a warranty…"
    Engine · filed 2025-10-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL SUV FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

NC generation (XL), 2019–2019
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.

Compare

See every Hyundai Santa Fe XL model year →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL reliable?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL over 8 years — 1 per year. It is the only Santa Fe XL year on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

What are common problems with a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (9 of 25), then Electrical system (4) and Hydraulic brakes (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Has the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL been recalled?

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL with NHTSA.

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.