2019 Hyundai Santa FE engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 75 complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 75 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 hyundai santa fe. The contact noticed an abnormal burning odor coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving up hill. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 2,700.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 hyundai santa fe. While driving 17 MPH, the bca braking system engaged, the vehicle lost power, and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, which returned it back to normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 16693618 and a loaner vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA id number: 10167260. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints