How many electrical complaints does NHTSA list for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Santa Fe, which is 14% of the 200 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Santa Fe's electrical problems?

No related recall is listed in this data for the Electrical System category, though one sample complaint referenced a separate recall, 23V181000, tied to a vehicle fire.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Santa Fe is 5,014 miles.

Did any electrical issues cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the complaints tied to the Electrical System on the 2019 Santa Fe, with 0 injuries reported.

How does 2019 compare to other Santa Fe years for electrical complaints?

The 2019 Santa Fe's electrical share was 14%, higher than 2018's 10% and 2016's 6%, but lower than 2024's 21% and 2011's 20%.

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, 14% of all 200 complaints filed for the model year, with a median failure mileage of 5,014 miles. No related recall is listed for this complaint category, but one fire was reported.

Electrical System complaints: 27; 14% of 200
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 5,014 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine stalling or failing to restart at low speeds, including while maneuvering in parking lots or stopped at red lights.
Several complaints describe the idle stop-and-go (ISG) system shutting off the engine and then failing to restart it, sometimes triggering multiple warning lights.
Owners describe the Blue Link remote start feature failing to respond and being difficult to get serviced through the dealer.
One owner reported a fire while driving, tied to NHTSA Recall 23V181000, with the vehicle later towed and inspected by Hyundai.
Owners report dashboard warning messages appearing along with a loss of acceleration above 10 mph, resolved only after disconnecting the battery and resetting the computer.
One owner described dome lighting that stayed on with doors closed and became extremely hot, raising fire concerns.

When 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 16, 2018, latest Oct 24, 2025.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2018 to Oct 2025; peak Aug 2019 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Santa Fe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201032 (12%)
201137 (20%)
201253 (15%)
201367 (11%)
201458 (12%)
201527 (11%)
201613 (6%)
201768 (7%)
201811 (10%)
201927 (14%)
202027 (13%)
202131 (19%)
202231 (16%)
202339 (19%)
202431 (21%)
202528 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA list for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?: NHTSA lists 27 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Santa Fe, which is 14% of the 200 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Santa Fe's electrical problems?: No related recall is listed in this data for the Electrical System category, though one sample complaint referenced a separate recall, 23V181000, tied to a vehicle fire.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Santa Fe is 5,014 miles.
Did any electrical issues cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the complaints tied to the Electrical System on the 2019 Santa Fe, with 0 injuries reported.
How does 2019 compare to other Santa Fe years for electrical complaints?: The 2019 Santa Fe's electrical share was 14%, higher than 2018's 10% and 2016's 6%, but lower than 2024's 21% and 2011's 20%.