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Similar activityRecall counts are similar.
Compare two vehicles
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
More complaint activity
Similar activityComplaint counts are similar.
Open investigation signals
2019 Hyundai Santa Fehas more open investigations.
Lower estimated fuel cost
2020 Hyundai Santa Femay cost less to fuel.
Short answer: 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 | 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 2 | 2 | Similar |
| Total complaints | 188 | 188 | Similar |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 13 / 7 / 12 / 0 | 16 / 11 / 10 / 0 | Santa Fe has 5 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 1 | 3 | Santa Fe has 2 more investigations |
| Open investigations | 0 | 1 | Santa Fe has 1 more open investigations |
| Manufacturer communications | 106 | 191 | Santa Fe has 85 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 19 | 17 | Santa Fe has 2 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 0 | 16 | Santa Fe has 16 more warranty programs |
| Service campaigns | 18 | 21 | Santa Fe has 3 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | Similar |
| Latest complaint | May 28, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | Santa Fe has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Similar focus |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 24 combined MPG | 23 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $2,500 | $2,600 | Santa Fe about $100 less |
| Safety-rating records | 2 | 2 | Similar |