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Buying a used 2019 Hyundai Santa FE? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2019 Santa Fe has 2 recalls in this group: a tow hitch fire risk carrying a park-outside instruction and a side airbag bolt issue. These address fire risk and airbag hardware, making repair documentation relevant in both areas. Its 197 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports; engine concerns lead with 70, followed by unknown or other at 46, power train at 34, and electrical system at 26. The reports include 16 crashes, 12 fires, and 10 injuries.
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.
- Verify VIN coverage and repair completion for the tow hitch fire recall.
- Confirm the side airbag bolt recall repair is documented.
- Ask about engine, transmission, and electrical symptoms and repair records.
- 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 Airbag Bolt Issue | 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 |