2019 Hyundai Santa FE Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 203 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE, 7% of the 203 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, the panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded, leaving shattered glass within the interior of the car. There was no evidence of foreign objects which may have struck the car causing the roof to crack as it did.”
NHTSA complaint #11253008, filed 2019-09, 1,500 miles“The trunk hatch is no longer functioning. The car beeps, but does not unlatch. Once the gate is manually open from a latch inside the trunk, it will not close by pushing the gate close button. It just stopped working. I went into the grocery store, and when I returned with groceries, it stopped working. Hyundai says it's out of warranty and will cost $1800 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11721567, filed 2026-03“I was at a traffic light (stopped) and all of a sudden my sunroof exploded with no rhyme or reason behind it and glass shattered everywhere on top of me. Nothing was thrown at it and no other vehicles were around me to have any debris thrown up onto it. I got out and inspected the sunroof and found that there was no object imbedded on, in, or near the sunroof that would lead me to believe anything hit it. I contacted the Hyundai dealership about this and they will not cover it under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11507519, filed 2023-02“I am the owner of a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe in Pearl White (paint code SWP). The paint on my vehicle has begun peeling extensively on the hood, and other exterior panels. This appears to be the same paint defect that Hyundai previously acknowledged for the 2017–2018 Santa Fe Sport under a Customer Satisfaction Program (TXXW), but the 2019 model is not covered. The paint is bubbling and lifting without any impact or damage, suggesting a manufacturing defect. This significantly affects the vehicle’s appearance and may compromise corrosion protection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11658654, filed 2025-05“While driving at 70 mph the rear panel of the panoramic sunroof in my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe exploded. We were not near other traffic or other sources of debris that could have impacted the glass. There was a very loud 'boom' sound, like a gunshot, and then the crackling sound of broken glass. Thankfully the sunshade was drawn and glass shards did not fall into the passenger compartment. Within a short amount of time large pieces of glass began to fall out creating a very heavy load on the fabric sunshade. …”
NHTSA complaint #11480753, filed 2022-08Related service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10181004Sep 4, 2020Some 2019-2020 Nexo (FE), and 2020 Palisade (LX2) vehicles equipped with the power tailgate may not operate. This bulletin provides the service procedure to inspect and when…
- 10177139Jun 25, 2020Some 2019 - 2020 Nexo (FE), 2020 Palisade (LX2), and 2019 - 2020 Santa Fe (TM) vehicles equipped with the power tailgate may not operate. This bulletin provides the service…
- 10177138Jun 25, 2020Certain 2019-2020 Nexo (FE), 2020 Palisade (LX2), and 2019 - 2020 Santa Fe (TM) vehicles equipped with the power tailgate may experience a nonoperational condition. This campaign…
- 10174792Apr 3, 2020This bulletin provides information on how to properly replace the Drive Unit Power Tailgate Assembly (LH or RH or LH and RH) when the tailgate exhibits difficulty opening/closing…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 4% |
| 2019 | 14 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 20 | 4% |
| 2013 | 23 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 12 | 5% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 20 | 4% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 10% |
| 2002 | 17 | 10% |
| 2001 | 19 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE
73 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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