Legally reviewed by: Jessica Anvar Stotz, JD, MBA
Common problems: Electrical system problems, engine problems, and brake problems were most commonly reported for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Two recalls have been issued for it, one involving the airbags potentially being damaged and one involving the tow hitch harness having exposed circuitry which could ignite.
Modern vehicles are produced in massive factories with advanced processes, with hundreds of thousands of vehicles being manufactured each year.
With such a large amount of vehicles being made, it is unfortunately the case that some of them end up with defects inside of them.
Thankfully, lemon laws exist which protect consumers from being stuck with lemons. In this article, we will be covering the lemon law as well as the common problems people have reported in the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Common 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
- Electrical System Problems: Power seat problems, airbag sensors falsely illuminated, vehicle shuts off
- Engine Problems: Automatic start/stop problems, engine failure, stalling, oil leaks
- Brake Problems: Brakes applying on their own, brakes didn’t engage despite being pressed, veering while braking
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems
Electrical systems are overwhelmingly common in modern vehicles and have been commonplace for the few decades.
With how complex and numerous these systems are, it is not uncommon for one or two of them to break and cause problems for a vehicle owner.
Owners of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe mentioned their power seats having problems, experiencing falsely illuminated airbag sensors, and the vehicle suddenly shutting off. These problems can hopefully be easily addressed by a mechanic’s inspection and repair.
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Brake Problems
Brake problems are some of the more dangerous problems for a vehicle to have for obvious reasons: without properly functioning brakes, both the driver of the vehicle and others on the road are endangered.
Consumers reported their brakes applying on their own, not engaging despite being depressed, and the vehicle veering while braking.
The brakes applying on their own may be a symptom of the forward collision avoidance system malfunctioning and falsely detecting objects on the road. This is a fairly common problem for vehicles that contain such systems.
Hyundai Santa Fe Owner Issues
“The forward collision avoidance system is malfunctioning and shuts down the traction and stability control systems making the vehicle more vulnerable to collisions. Multiple attempts to repair this system have been unsuccessful”
“4 days after purchasing the car the fuel intake was leaking. I had it towed back to the dealer and they spent a few days replacing it then decided other pieces also needed to be replaced. I’ve owned the car for under a week and got to drive it twice. This is probably the worst car purchase I’ve ever made. I’ve owned two Santa Fes previously and they were fine, but apparently Quality Control isn’t a thing anymore.”
“At about 40,000 miles paint started chipping off my car. Within another 5,000 miles 1/3 of the paint is missing off my hood and paint is chipping from EVERY SINGLE part of my vehicle. The lights on my side mirrors to indicate someone is passing me quit working. There have been multiple recalls. The forward collision warning screams at me when I am not at all close enough for an accident. Hyundai will recalibrate it for me, for just $300. I’m so utterly disappointed in this car. I can’t believe I chose this over a Toyota.”
Exploring Your Lemon Law Options
The lemon law, available to consumers in most states, helps consumers who buy or lease defective vehicles by letting them seek recourse from the manufacturer and be compensated.
To qualify for a claim, the vehicle must be repaired during its original manufacturer warranty. In most states, the lemon law uses a “reasonable number of repair attempts” standard, usually meaning two to four tries before the vehicle is considered a lemon.
If the car is out of use for a total of 30 days or more due to repairs, it also typically counts as a lemon.
The lemon law process starts when a consumer notices a defect and takes the vehicle to an authorized manufacturer dealer for repairs.
If the defect isn’t fixed after the initial repair, more attempts are needed until a reasonable number of tries has been reached.
It’s really important to document all these repair attempts carefully, as this documentation strengthens the lemon law claim and functions as evidence that the vehicle is in fact a lemon.
Once the vehicle is likely to be classified as a lemon, the consumer should consider presenting a lemon law claim.
It’s often a wise idea to try negotiating first since you can always reject the outcome if it’s not satisfactory.
If you decide to take the case to court, hiring a lemon law attorney is highly recommended and almost essential for success.
In California, as the prevailing party, the manufacturer pays your reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, so the legal representation won’t cost you anything out-of-pocket.
If you win a lemon law claim, you can get either a refund or a replacement vehicle. A refund includes the reimbursement of all the money you paid for the vehicle, while a replacement is a similar make and model.
This often ends up being a current-year car due to availability and the consumer is usually responsible for any price difference. In both cases, the manufacturer will deduct a usage fee for the time you used the vehicle without any issues causing it to be a lemon.
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