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Buying a used 2019 Hyundai Santa FE? Check these 2 recalls first
Two recalls: the tow hitch fire risk that Hyundai asked owners to park outside for, and side airbags that may be damaged. The complaint side is heavier than the recall count suggests — 197 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 12 fires and 10 injuries, with engine (70) the largest category ahead of powertrain (34) and electrical (26). Fire-related reports at that level make service records and any engine work worth reviewing in detail.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Check whether a tow hitch is fitted and whether that fire recall was performed.
- Ask for the side airbag recall status on this VIN before any test drive.
- Request full engine and powertrain repair records, including warranty and goodwill work.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Cruz Tow Hitch Fire Risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Hyundai Santa Fe side airbags may be damaged | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
197 complaints filed for this model year, including 16 mentioning a crash, 12 a fire and 10 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70 | None found |
| Power Train | 34 | None found |
| Electrical System | 26 | None found |
| Structure | 14 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 13 | None found |
| Steering | 12 | None found |