2019 Hyundai Santa FE forward collision avoidance problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Hyundai Santa FE — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Overly excessive oil consumption 2 Quarts every 3 or 4 days.no leaks. Engine gets so hot I don't have to turn on heater In winter. On going issue since 100,000 miles. EBS light stays on electronic parking brake switch does not work. Parking brake will randomly engage after vehicle is turned off…”
filed Nov 25, 2025
“Was at a complete stop at a light with a car in front me, I had plenty of space when I started accelerating and then suddenly the automatic system braked hard. Like there was literally NO REASON for what the car did. It took a few seconds to get out of that issue but then was able to proceed as…”
filed Apr 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 5 | 17% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 20 | 16% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 14 | 10% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 34 | 17% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 15 | 8% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 14 | 7% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Santa FE | 5 | 1% |
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.