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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL

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

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL is a midsize SUV built on Hyundai’s platform, equipped with an automatic S6 transmission and rated at 18/24/20 mpg by the EPA. It requires 6.0 qt of engine oil, with acceptable viscosities of 5W‑30, 5W‑40 or 10W‑30. Owner feedback shows 25 total complaints, the majority concerning the engine, and the model year carries one recall, placing it in a reliability segment where engine‑related reports are the most frequent.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 660 CCA battery. 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 NS · 660 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnINDOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/55R19 101HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Thermostat255003C150

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Curb weight4339 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity9.6
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-40 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts210.0-224.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head StepsUse new bolts only.
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-56 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36-40 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15-17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)AC Speed Up: 100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.56-0.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5,950-8,050 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)69.6
RPM69.6

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

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
151 ft. lbs., Step 2: 96 inch lbs.51 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head Instructions — tightening sequence 1 stages
128-30 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 118-122°, Step 3: Turn 88-92°. External Head Bolt: 13.7-17.528–30 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 19.5-23.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: Repeat Step 2 twice.2.9–4.3 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 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 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 7,500 miBattery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 12,000 miDisc Brake Caliper (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect)
Every 37,500 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
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.

Owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL dominate in one area — the engine, 8 of 25 reports (32%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
54
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
25
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine8
Unknown Or Other4
Electrical System3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Power Train,Engine1
Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Visibility1
Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V056000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 03/02/2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 54 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-BE-011H DN2026-04-25Electrical SystemSome vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
26-BE-011H TSB2026-04-25Electrical SystemSome vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
26-EM-002H TSB2026-02-10EngineCertain Santa Fe / Santa Fe XL (NC) vehicles equipped with 3.3L Lambda II GDI engines may…

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 XL take?

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

Does the 2019 Santa Fe XL have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Santa Fe XL get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.