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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Santa Fe has more complaint activity, Santa Fe has more severity reports, Santa Fe has more open investigation signals and Santa Fe has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Difference
Total recalls 2 2 Similar
Total complaints 188 107 Santa Fe has 81 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 16 / 11 / 10 / 0 6 / 4 / 5 / 0 Santa Fe has 22 more severity reports
Defect investigations 3 4 Santa Fe has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 1 2 Santa Fe has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 191 200 Santa Fe has 9 more communications
Recall completion reports 17 14 Santa Fe has 3 more reports
Warranty programs 16 16 Similar
Service campaigns 21 15 Santa Fe has 6 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 17, 2023 Feb 3, 2022 Santa Fe has newer activity
Latest complaint May 30, 2026 May 2, 2026 Santa Fe has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Engine
  • Service Brakes Hydraulic
  • Unknown Or Other
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 23 combined MPG 20 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,600 $3,000 Santa Fe about $400 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and service brakes hydraulic repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Service Brakes Hydraulic: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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