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SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.

12.1K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

12.1K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.'s complaint history from CFPB public records. 12,085 consumers have filed complaints since 2018. The company has a 99.9% timely response rate and has provided relief in 23.2% of cases.

12.1K
Total Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
0%
Disputed
23.2%
Relief Provided
55
States Active
2018
Since

Total complaints

12.1K

Filed since 2018

Timely response

99.9%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

23.2%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.9%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 23.2%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 12.1K

SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 12.1K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Credit reporting: 4,595 complaints (39.0%), resolution 29.4% Credit reporting 39.0% Vehicle loan: 3,390 complaints (28.8%), resolution 24.7% Vehicle loan 28.8% Debt collection: 1,656 complaints (14.0%), resolution 32.1% Debt collection 14.0% Credit reporting,: 958 complaints (8.1%), resolution 4.0% Credit reporting, 8.1% Checking or: 888 complaints (7.5%), resolution 0.9% Checking or 7.5% Mortgage: 157 complaints (1.3%), resolution 1.9% Credit card: 146 complaints (1.2%), resolution 11.6%
  • Credit reporting 5K 39.0% 29% relief
  • Vehicle loan 3K 28.8% 25% relief
  • Debt collection 2K 14.0% 32% relief
  • Credit reporting, 958 8.1% 4% relief
  • Checking or 888 7.5% 1% relief
  • Mortgage 157 1.3% 2% relief
  • Credit card 146 1.2% 12% relief

How SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.'s 12.1K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 4.6K
Vehicle loan or lease 3.4K
Debt collection 1.7K
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 958
Checking or savings account 888
Mortgage 157
Credit card 146
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 108
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 91
Credit card or prepaid card 37
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 30
Debt or credit management 20
Prepaid card 9

Top States

State Complaints
FL 1.5K
TX 1.4K
GA 999
CA 870
NY 851
PA 649
NJ 563
NC 458
IL 446
MA 444
MD 344
OH 327
SC 290
MI 259
LA 233
VA 231
AL 219
TN 202
MO 165
AZ 153

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Incorrect information on your report 2.7K
Improper use of your report 2.3K
Managing the loan or lease 888
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 777
Repossession 762
Attempts to collect debt not owed 673
Managing an account 576
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 479
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 475
Getting a loan or lease 397
Struggling to pay your loan 357
False statements or representation 220
Written notification about debt 199
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 169
Closing an account 113
Trouble during payment process 97
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 95
Opening an account 78
Communication tactics 68
Problem when making payments 62

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2018 1 100%
2022 591 99.8%
2023 2.2K 100%
2024 2.9K 99.9%
2025 4.6K 99.9%
2026 1.7K 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.

SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. has accumulated 12,085 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 55 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 3,228 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2018, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-09, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. reports a 99.9% timely-response rate and has closed 75.5% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 23.2% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 0% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports", and the single most common underlying issue is "Incorrect information on your report".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. have?

SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. has received 12,085 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. respond to complaints on time?

SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.?

The most common issue reported against SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. is "Incorrect information on your report" in the "Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports" product category.

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