2019 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity
Up to 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Santa Fe 2.0T, with trailer brakes, 2.0T. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 1,650 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacity chart
All 12 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.0T, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2019-Current; model_year is the printed start year | 3,500 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 7 | ||
| Santa Fe 2.0T, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2019-Current; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 7 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.0T, 2.5T, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2019-; model_year is the printed start year | 3,500 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 9 | ||
| Santa Fe 2.0T, 2.5T, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years '2019-'; model_year is the printed start year | 3,500 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 23 | ||
| Santa Fe 2.0T, 2.5T, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2019-; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 9 | ||
| Santa Fe 2.0T, 2.5T, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years '2019-'; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler | p. 23 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.4, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2019-Current; model_year is the printed start year | 2,000 lbs | pre-wiring only | p. 7 | ||
| Santa Fe 2.4, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2019-Current; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | pre-wiring only | p. 7 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.4, 2.5, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2019-; model_year is the printed start year | 2,000 lbs | pre-wiring only | p. 9 | ||
| Santa Fe 2.4, 2.5, with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years '2019-'; model_year is the printed start year | 2,000 lbs | pre-wiring only | p. 23 | ||
| Santa Fe 2.4, 2.5, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years 2019-; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | pre-wiring only | p. 9 | ||
| Santa Fe 2.4, 2.5, without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; reference guide row printed for model years '2019-'; model_year is the printed start year | 1,650 lbs | pre-wiring only | p. 23 |
Common questions
Which 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe engine tows the most?
2.0T, at up to 3,500 lbs. Next is 2.0T, 2.5T at up to 3,500 lbs.
What does a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe need to tow 3,500 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: trailer prep package: pre-wiring, heavy-duty transmission oil cooler.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications; 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications; 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications, Hyundai. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.