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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

2019 Santa Fe: the engine is by far the most-reported trouble spot

Owners filed 190 complaints with NHTSA. The engine dominates at 65 reports (34%) and is the most serious area, with 5 of those reports involving a fire. The power train is next at 29 reports (15%), followed by the electrical system at 26 (14%). The remaining complaints are split between the body structure and the forward-collision-avoidance system. Crashes and injuries are rare in this data, but the engine fires and a handful of crash/injury reports are worth knowing before you buy.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 34%
The single biggest concern: 65 reports (34% of all complaints), including 5 that involved a fire. If you're shopping for one, the engine deserves the closest look.
Power Train safety 15%
The second-most-reported area: 29 reports (15%), with 1 crash and 1 injury tied to it. Worth checking how the car drives and shifts under load.
Electrical System safety 14%
26 reports (14%), including 1 fire and 1 crash. A close third behind the power train, so test all the electronics before committing.
Structure0 7%
14 reports (7%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries in this data. A smaller but notable cluster of body-related complaints.
Forward Collision Avoidance0 7%
13 reports (7%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries logged. The smallest of the top five, mostly about the driver-assist system acting up.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 190 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.