How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Santa Fe, which is 9% of the 200 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2019 Santa Fe?

Yes. Recall campaign 23V181000, reported in March 2023, covers a tow hitch harness on 2019-2023 Santa Fe and related models; owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired.

Did the 2019 Santa Fe Structure & Body complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 0 crashes among the 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Santa Fe, with 0 injuries reported.

At what mileage do 2019 Santa Fe owners report Structure & Body problems?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Santa Fe is 30,000 miles.

What sunroof issues do 2019 Santa Fe owners report?

Multiple owners describe the panoramic sunroof shattering or exploding suddenly while driving or stopped, with no impact or debris present, generating loud noise and scattered glass.

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, 9% of its 200 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 30,000 miles. One fire was reported, and a related recall (23V181000) covers a tow hitch harness fire risk.

Structure & Body complaints: 18; 9% of 200
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Panoramic sunroof panels spontaneously shatter while driving or stopped, with no debris or impact involved.
White exterior paint peels or bubbles off panels such as the hood without any road damage or collision.
Rear liftgate fails to open from the outside, beeping repeatedly instead of releasing.
Front driver seat shifts backward or forward on its own during acceleration, braking, or after hitting a pothole.
One owner reported the vehicle catching fire while driving at low speed, extinguished with a fire extinguisher.
An owner reported delays getting parts for the tow hitch harness recall repair.

When 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 3, 2019, latest Apr 5, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2019 to Apr 2026; peak May 2025 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

NHTSA 23V181000Mar 17, 2023Structure & Body584,784 vehiclesPark Outside
Trailer hitches
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Structure & Body complaints by Santa Fe model year

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

200510 (5%)
20064 (4%)
200725 (4%)
200824 (4%)
200916 (4%)
201014 (5%)
201111 (6%)
201210 (3%)
201332 (5%)
201425 (5%)
201511 (4%)
20169 (4%)
201713 (1%)
20184 (4%)
201918 (9%)
202011 (5%)
20217 (4%)
20228 (4%)
20237 (3%)
202414 (9%)
20259 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?: NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Santa Fe, which is 9% of the 200 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2019 Santa Fe?: Yes. Recall campaign 23V181000, reported in March 2023, covers a tow hitch harness on 2019-2023 Santa Fe and related models; owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired.
Did the 2019 Santa Fe Structure & Body complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 0 crashes among the 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Santa Fe, with 0 injuries reported.
At what mileage do 2019 Santa Fe owners report Structure & Body problems?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Santa Fe is 30,000 miles.
What sunroof issues do 2019 Santa Fe owners report?: Multiple owners describe the panoramic sunroof shattering or exploding suddenly while driving or stopped, with no impact or debris present, generating loud noise and scattered glass.