2019 Hyundai Santa FE steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“internal mechanical failure of the piston rings and cylinder walls. Misfire on Cylinder #2. Further testing revealed that Cylinder #2 is at 80 PSI, which is significantly below the manufacturer's specification. A subsequent leak-down test showed a 90% loss of pressure with air escaping through the…”
filed Jan 17, 2026
“I purchased my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe on October 29, 2021. Since then, I’ve experienced a series of mechanical and electrical failures that I believe are far beyond normal for a vehicle of this age. - The remote start has never worked. - On October 20, 2023, the hatch latch failed. The only way to…”
filed Oct 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 4 | 3% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 8 | 7% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 27 | 3% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 52 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.