2019 Hyundai Santa FE Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

66Engine complaints

34.6%Of all 191 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE66 · 34.6%

Unspecified / other46 · 24.1%

POWER TRAIN30 · 15.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24 · 12.6%

STRUCTURE:BODY14 · 7.3%

Share of the 191 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE overview page.

What owners report

“For the past month my car has been stalling in traffic. The car stalls and then turns back on a few seconds later. It also…”NHTSA complaint 11578525 — filed 03/20/2024

“My Santa Fe developed difficulty starting beginning the afternoon of February 18. While waiting in stop-and-go traffic to park for a sporting event, the ISG…”NHTSA complaint 11574513 — filed 02/28/2024

“There is a system in the car that starts and stops engine, supposedly only at lights to save on fuel. Mine has stopped in the…”NHTSA complaint 11572183 — filed 02/15/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE: 66 of 191 complaints on file (34.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE have in total?

191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.