The most-reported Santa Fe XL run is KM8SRDHF4KU (2019 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.1× the typical run. Engine problems make up 30% of reports; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for Santa Fe XL model years 2019–2019.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai Santa Fe XL has 18 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 44% of every Santa Fe XL complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM8SRDHF4KU•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| KM8SR4HF1KU•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| KM8SRDHF6KU•••••• | 2019 | 1 | — | |
| KM8SN4HF3KU•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| KM8SRDHF8KU•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| KM8SRDHFXKU•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| KM8SNDHF4KU•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| KM8SNDHF6KU•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| KM8SRDHF3KU•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| KM8SMDHF3KU•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| KM8SM4HF7KU•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| 99999999999•••••• | 2019 | — | — |
Each of the other 6 Santa Fe XL runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2019 at 1.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2019 at 1.4.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 30% of everything Hyundai Santa Fe XL owners report: Engine, 9 of 25 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Hyundai Santa Fe XL; the 1 below cover build years 2019 to 2019. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 22V056000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 2019 |
22V056000 was opened in 2022 on cars built from 2019: 3 years on the road before the recall.
The Santa Fe XL against its rivals
The Santa Fe XL draws 1.4 complaints per production run; the Lincoln MKX 3.7. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe XL | 25 | 18 | 4% | |
| Lincoln MKX | 1,325 | 359 | 3.8% |
How serious were they
Of the 25 reports on the Hyundai Santa Fe XL, 4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Hyundai Santa Fe XL | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 25 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 31% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Hyundai Santa Fe XL share of that is 25 complaints over 18 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Hyundai Santa Fe XL VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 25 NHTSA complaints from 18 Santa Fe XL runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Santa Fe XL production run has the most complaints?
KM8SRDHF4KU, a 2019 build, with 3 complaints. The typical Santa Fe XL run has 1.4.
Does the Santa Fe XL get more complaints than the Lincoln MKX?
No: 1.4 complaints per production run for the Santa Fe XL against 3.7 for the Lincoln MKX.
How many Santa Fe XL complaints involve a crash?
4% of 25 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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