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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 227
Latest campaign: Mar 17, 2023

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Trailer hitches	1	1	Mar 17, 2023	23V181000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Feb 3, 2022	22V056000
Air bags	1	–	Oct 11, 2018	18V715000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

2Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 17, 2023Latest campaign


Mar 17, 202323V181000	Trailer hitches A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V181000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. Risk A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633. Filed under Santa Fe Campaign NHTSA 23V181000 · Mar 17, 2023
Feb 3, 202222V056000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 22V056000 What's wrong 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. Risk An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. 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. Filed under Santa Fe Xl Campaign NHTSA 22V056000 · Feb 3, 2022
Oct 11, 201818V715000	Air bags: side/window In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V715000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment. Risk In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177. Filed under Santa Fe Campaign NHTSA 18V715000 · Oct 11, 2018

Mar 17, 202323V181000

Trailer hitches

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V181000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.
Filed under: Santa Fe
Campaign: NHTSA 23V181000 · Mar 17, 2023

Feb 3, 202222V056000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V056000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Filed under: Santa Fe Xl
Campaign: NHTSA 22V056000 · Feb 3, 2022

Oct 11, 201818V715000

Air bags: side/window

In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V715000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.
Filed under: Santa Fe
Campaign: NHTSA 18V715000 · Oct 11, 2018

Merged from NHTSA model names: Santa Fe, Santa Fe Xl. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component227

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

227Complaints filed

17Involving a crash

13Involving a fire

10Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	82	36	0	6	0
Unknown or other	53	23	6	4	2
Power train	37	16	1	0	1
Electrical system	31	14	1	2	0
Service brakes	16	7	2	1	1
Structure	15	7	0	0	0
Steering	13	6	1	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	13	6	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	12	5	0	1	0
Air bags	7	3	5	0	5
Vehicle speed control	6	3	5	0	0
Visibility/wiper	5	2	0	0	0
Visibility	5	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	4	2	0	0	1
Lane departure	4	2	0	0	0

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Santa Fe, Santa Fe XL.

Latest reports

Power train
“Driving at highway speed, vehicle stuttered/lurched. The check AWD, engine light, tire pressure warning lights came on.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769096
Electrical system
“On August 14 2026, I drove my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe approximately one mile from my residence to work at approximately 5:00 AM.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768525
Power train
“On 03/26/2026, my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe received Hyundai Service Campaign 9C2 (TSB 26-01-013H-1), which included an Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Theta II emissions improvement.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766397

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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recent, 23V181000 (reported March 17, 2023), concerns trailer hitches. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 82 complaints out of 227 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 13 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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