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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Santa Fe.

Body SUV

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is a midsize SUV built on Hyundai’s contemporary platform, equipped with a 5‑quart engine oil capacity that accommodates 5W‑30, 5W‑40 or 0W‑30 viscosities. With 191 total owner complaints recorded for that year, the engine ranks as the top area of concern, while only two recalls were issued. In the broader 2001‑2026 complaint history, the Santa Fe’s 191 complaints sit well above the model’s lowest point of 28 complaints in 2026 but far below its peak of 941 complaints in 2017, indicating a relative improvement in reliability for the 2019 generation.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnONOEM · verified
Tire size235/55R19 101HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Fuel filter31112B1000
Spark plug1884911070 alt 1885709085

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.8 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase109.1 in
Curb weight4063 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Santa Fe of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2019 Ultimate 2.0T
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Ultimate 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.70 sec235 hpAWD
2019Ultimate 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.00 sec235 hpAWD
2019Ultimate 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.00 sec235 hpAWD
2019Ultimate 2.4L I-48.60 sec16.50 sec185 hpFWD
2019Ultimate 2.4L I-48.90 sec16.70 sec185 hpFWD
2019Ultimate 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-49.60 sec17.10 sec235 hpAWD
2021Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC 2.5L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.50 sec277 hpAWD
2021Calligraphy 2.5T HTRAC 2.5L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.60 sec277 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 0W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.9 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity7.9
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Engine Flywheel Bolts87-94 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36-40 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36-40 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217.0
Rear Wheel Hub203.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)640 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 660 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)640 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 660 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)69.7
RPM69.7
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)69.7
RPM69.7

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.024; Rear: .370
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0009; Rear: .0012

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 88°-92°.13–16 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 78-8234–38 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 78-8234–38 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-27 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90-95°, Step 3: Turn 90-95°.24–27 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120°-125°.11 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: Turn 120-125°.11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 42,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 24,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 42,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 model year registers 191 complaints, representing a significant stabilization from the 2017 spike of 941 complaints while remaining above the 2018 low of 108. With only 2 recalls and 1 federal investigation, 2019 falls within a post-peak reliability arc that shows sustained improvement from the turbulent 2013-2017 period, though it carries an elevated volume of technical service bulletins at 182. Complaint distribution shows Engine leading with 38 entries, followed by 29 unspecified issues, with 16 crash-related and 11 fire-related complaints recorded; however, the data does not specify root causes for these incidents. Relative to the generation's trend line, 2019 sits in a moderate-risk position—substantially cleaner than 2017 but slightly elevated from 2018's anomaly—supported by consistent low recall counts through 2020. This positions the 2019 Santa Fe as a reasonably sound acquisition within its generation, offering stronger reliability indicators than the 2017 peak trouble year while requiring due diligence on documented engine concerns.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
182
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
191
Owner complaints
16 involved a crash · 11 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 191 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine38
Unknown Or Other29
Structure12
Power Train11
Power Train,Engine9
Steering6
Air Bags6
Forward Collision Avoidance5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V715000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 11/10/2018

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact…

23V181000Trailer HitchesReported 17/03/2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original… Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 182 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Z01 Letter2026-05-22Electrical SystemCertain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model…
26-01-013H-2 DN2026-05-20Electrical SystemCertain Santa Fe (TMA), Santa Fe Sport (AN), Sonata (LFA), and Tucson (TL) vehicles…
26-01-013H-2 TSB2026-05-20Electrical SystemCertain Santa Fe (TMA), Santa Fe Sport (AN), Sonata (LFA), and Tucson (TL) vehicles…
9C2 0605182026-05-18Electrical SystemFollowing completion of Service Campaign 9C2 (Theta II Emissions Improvement), certain…
9C2 DCS 2605182026-05-18Electrical SystemFollowing completion of Service Campaign 9C2 (Theta II Emissions Improvement), certain…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Santa Fe take?

5.0 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-30 is preferred but 5W-40 or 0W-30 may be used. Temperatures above 0°F 10W-30 may be used. Temperatures above 5°F 15W-40 may be used. Temperatures above 20°F 20W-50 may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Santa Fe have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.