What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls: 2 Campaigns, 200 Complaints & Ratings

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has 2 safety recall campaigns and 200 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Santa Fe had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Campaign 18V715000 · 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.

RiskIn the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

RemedyHyundai 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 Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.

TRAILER HITCHES

Campaign 23V181000 · 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 equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

RiskA fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

RemedyOwners 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 of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

What owners complain about

The systems 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine73

Unknown Or Other47

Power Train35

Electrical System26

Structure14

Forward Collision Avoidance13

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

Yes. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe owners report?

Owners have filed 200 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, most often about the engine, unknown or other, power train.

How do I check a specific Santa Fe's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

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Safety recalls

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

TRAILER HITCHES

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

What problems do 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe owners report?

How do I check a specific Santa Fe's history?

Check a specific 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Run a full report for this Santa Fe

Safety recalls

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

TRAILER HITCHES

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

What problems do 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe owners report?

How do I check a specific Santa Fe's history?

Check a specific 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

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