Hyundai Santa Fe XL years to avoid
No model year of the Hyundai Santa Fe XL stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Hyundai Santa Fe XL years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Hyundai Santa Fe XL complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Hyundai Santa Fe XL problems
All model years combined.
- Engine10
- Brakes5
- Electrical4
- Visibility2
- Transmission1
- Steering1
- Body1
- Acceleration1
Hyundai Santa Fe XL problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 75 | 26 | Engine | 80,000 | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 1
Hyundai Santa Fe XL warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood,...
- Intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be...
- Abnormal engine noise or damage
- Abnormal engine noise or damage
- Abnormal engine noise or damage
- The warranty coverage of certain engines for repairs and replacement has been extended to 15 years or...
- Abnormal engine noise or damage
- Abnormal engine noise or engine damage
- The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement related to engine noise or damage has been extended...
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Questions about the Hyundai Santa Fe XL
What years of the Hyundai Santa Fe XL should you avoid?
No single model year of the Hyundai Santa Fe XL has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Hyundai Santa Fe XL?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Santa Fe XL?
Engine, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (5) and electrical (4).
How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe XL have?
1 recall between 2019 and 2019. The 2019 model year has the most, with 1.
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