https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Hyundai Santa FE XL. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:32:00 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-2150698 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Our vehicle had 145,000 miles and all maintenance and repairs performed at Hyundai dealerships. Joseph Airport Hyundai in Vandalia, Ohio replaced the timing chain at a cost of $3500. After replacing the timing chain our vehicle began consuming large amounts of oil (9 quarts over 5000 miles). The dealership has tried several repairs and the vehicle still continues to consume the same amount of o https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-2145400 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Two bolts flew out of the CCVT system, blowing a hole in the valve cover and destroying all the timing components. Because of the issue, all oil spilled from the car. The other two bolts in the system were bent as well. I was driving the vehicle when this happened and could’ve been seriously hurt. I now need a new engine. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-2145401 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Two bolts flew out of the CCVT system, blowing a hole in the valve cover and destroying all the timing components. Because of the issue, all oil spilled from the car. The other two bolts in the system were bent as well. I was driving the vehicle when this happened and could’ve been seriously hurt. I now need a new engine. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-2136227 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX], the check engine light came on in my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The dealership diagnosed a complete engine failure requiring full replacement. The vehicle has only 54,000 miles. The dealer submitted a warranty claim to Hyundai, but Hyundai denied it because I could not provide receipts for every oil change, despite the fact that the vehicle has been responsibly maintained. An appeal to Hy https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-2135759 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact discovered oil leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the rod bearings had https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-2134852 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The contact stated that there were intermittent, but constant electrical failures with the vehicle. The contact stated that the doors unintendedly locked and unlocked. Additionally, the contact was unable to upload the software updates for the vehicle or connect the vehicle to the Emergency 9-1-1 system through the cell phone. The contact stated that th https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-2078887 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Sun roof exploded. We were driving down the highway and heard a loud crack. The sun roof exploded on us and there was shattered glass from the front to the back of the vehicle. There is no evidence of anything hitting the glass and there was no weather that could have caused the damage. Cloudy skies but 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Absolutely no way to explain the incident. Both my husband and I receive https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-2078338 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving west in I-70 near Frisco, CO. The sunroof randomly exploded, throwing glass throughout the vehicle. I was driving the car with my wife and dog, all of us got covered in glass and the exploding glass was extremely loud. We were lucky the sound didn’t cause me to drive off the road or that any of falling glass severely cut us. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-2078339 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving west in I-70 near Frisco, CO. The sunroof randomly exploded, throwing glass throughout the vehicle. I was driving the car with my wife and dog, all of us got covered in glass and the exploding glass was extremely loud. We were lucky the sound didn’t cause me to drive off the road or that any of falling glass severely cut us. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1994350 Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The car died out of nowhere and seized the engine. The engine is blown. I have receipts of the No check engine or oil light had came on, even up to the point of failure. The car was towed to a dealership where they confirmed this to be the case. The car's oil was checked prior to the trip and was at the full line, after the 30 mile journey, the car had used roughly 2qts of oil and was at the low l https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1993103 Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX], 2024 I brought my car in for a recall that the dealership called me and advised me that I needed to get it done so I brought it in and mentioned that it was hesitating a little bit so they did the inspection and found out I needed oil They proceeded to tell me there was sludge and oil or something like that and they did an oil flush twice $600 later everything should be fine as I turn my https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1991586 Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The engine seized with no warning. We had our camshaft replaced six months prior that was covered by our extended warranty. Hyundai dealer was tracking oil consumption issue prior to repair and notice consumption was increasing. We had three oil changes from November through April. Our last oil change was on 3.25 and engine seized 1,200 miles later. Hyundai offered to cover 60% of the $22,000 eng https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1976403 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT I am writing to report an issue with Holler Hyundai located at 1150 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, Florida, 32789, concerning their handling of recall "AUXILARY CANISTER KIT INST [XXX] -" for my vehicle. Over the past year, I have brought my vehicle to the dealership three times for this recall service. Each time, I was informed that the necessary parts were on back order. Despite repeated inquiri https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1937686 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the panoramic sunroof fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1905023 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE XL- I feel something should be done against Hyundai. I could have easily been killed by their failure in one area. Vehicle wiring harnesses. Are you aware that the wiring systems in many of their vehicles are made from Soy. Soy is a product that is made of Soy Beans and guess that rodents such as mice, chipmunks and squirrels love. Soy Beans. I have had three instances where https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1905024 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE XL- I feel something should be done against Hyundai. I could have easily been killed by their failure in one area. Vehicle wiring harnesses. Are you aware that the wiring systems in many of their vehicles are made from Soy. Soy is a product that is made of Soy Beans and guess that rodents such as mice, chipmunks and squirrels love. Soy Beans. I have had three instances where https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1888376 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Paint is peeling on a 2019 Santa Fe limited 4 years the paint should not be peeling https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1856441 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Purchased vehicle 7/25/2022 at the end of October battery was dead we jumped it. Then when it got cold it would not start jumped it and started. Went bought a new battery the battery in car when we bought it was a 630cca parts store didn’t have a listing for my battery so matched it and got one with 640cca. Next morning would not start. Tried jumping it wouldn’t start that way. Called Hyundai part https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1826835 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT I contacted my local Hyundai dealership to have this recall fixed but was told they couldn't take my car in until October 27th 2022 at Kerry Hyundai, 6149 Hopeful Church Rd, Florence, KY 41042 If it's just a fuse replacement why do I have to wait over 3 month to have it fixed. I'm a fulltime rideshare driver and now I don't feel safe driving passenger around, the change of an engine fire and/or br https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1823958 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1821182 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1819212 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT We were notified in February 2022 that there was a safety issue that could result in a fire while driving or parked. We have asked for recall status updates and continue to be told that there is no fix yet. It has been close to 4 months that we have had to drive a vehicle that is considered unsafe. This is unacceptable. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1811987 Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Recall 218 for possible engine fire was issued in early February 2022. 3.5 months later in mid-May there is still no remedy. It has been inconvenient to “park my vehicle outside and away from structures” and to constantly be pulling over when I smell something to make sure my car is not on fire. I can not use my car to go on any long trips for fear it will catch fire. Hyundai should buy my car https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1811988 Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Recall 218 for possible engine fire was issued in early February 2022. 3.5 months later in mid-May there is still no remedy. It has been inconvenient to “park my vehicle outside and away from structures” and to constantly be pulling over when I smell something to make sure my car is not on fire. I can not use my car to go on any long trips for fear it will catch fire. Hyundai should buy my car https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1811917 Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts di https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#recall-22V056000-hyundai-hyundai-santa-fe-xl-2019 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1780617 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Pulling out of a parking lot onto a street, when engine revved uncontrolled and did not respond to braking and steering, (pulled to the right). Impact with utility pole. Fortunate that there were no injuries. Vehicle is not drivable and has not been inspected by insurance or dealer as yet. No warning lamps. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1780618 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Pulling out of a parking lot onto a street, when engine revved uncontrolled and did not respond to braking and steering, (pulled to the right). Impact with utility pole. Fortunate that there were no injuries. Vehicle is not drivable and has not been inspected by insurance or dealer as yet. No warning lamps. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1759152 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT My sunroof exploded while I was sitting in a driveway. The glass from the sunroof flew off as drove down the road when I left as well and this is equally as dangerous. This glass is not safe. My sunroof was shut and I was in the drive way so I was not at risk but this could have played out differently. I have been waiting for since 7/6/21 for Hyundai corporate offices to contact me back. I have b https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-xl#complaint-1759153 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT My sunroof exploded while I was sitting in a driveway. The glass from the sunroof flew off as drove down the road when I left as well and this is equally as dangerous. This glass is not safe. My sunroof was shut and I was in the drive way so I was not at risk but this could have played out differently. I have been waiting for since 7/6/21 for Hyundai corporate offices to contact me back. I have b