Key Takeaways

  • 15,760 total complaints on file with the CFPB.
  • Most complaints are about Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports (5,635).
  • Timely response rate: 99.9%.
  • Consumer disputed rate: 0.0% of resolved complaints.
15,760 Total complaints
99.9% Timely response rate
0.0% Consumer disputed rate
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports Most common product

Complaints by Product

The following table shows how complaints against Santander Holdings USA, Inc. break down by financial product category.

Product Complaints % of Total
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 5,635 35.8%
Vehicle loan or lease 4,765 30.2%
Debt collection 2,171 13.8%
Checking or savings account 1,226 7.8%
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 1,164 7.4%
Credit card 197 1.3%
Mortgage 196 1.2%
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 148 0.9%
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 134 0.9%
Credit card or prepaid card 47 0.3%
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 38 0.2%
Debt or credit management 28 0.2%
Prepaid card 11 0.1%

Most Common Issues

These are the specific issues consumers most frequently report about Santander Holdings USA, Inc..

Incorrect information on your report 3,437
Improper use of your report 2,745
Managing the loan or lease 1,300
Repossession 1,058
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 1,030
Attempts to collect debt not owed 867
Managing an account 790
Problems at the end of the loan or lease 721
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 613
Getting a loan or lease 549

Company Response Breakdown

When consumers file complaints, Santander Holdings USA, Inc. responds in one of several ways. The breakdown below shows how Santander Holdings USA, Inc. has resolved complaints.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 11,787 74.8%
Closed with non-monetary relief 3,724 23.6%
In progress 134 0.9%
Closed with monetary relief 114 0.7%
Untimely response 1 0%

Complaints by State

Top states where consumers have filed complaints against Santander Holdings USA, Inc..

State Complaints
Florida 1,918
Texas 1,882
Georgia 1,260
California 1,177
New York 1,109
Pennsylvania 832
New Jersey 756
Massachusetts 607
North Carolina 592
Illinois 563
Ohio 439
Maryland 421
South Carolina 373
Michigan 328
Louisiana 310
Virginia 292
Alabama 283
Tennessee 273
Missouri 216
Arizona 204

Your Rights

What to do if you have a complaint against Santander Holdings USA, Inc.

  1. Contact Santander Holdings USA, Inc. directly. Many issues can be resolved by calling their customer service line or submitting a written complaint.
  2. File a complaint with the CFPB. Visit consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company must respond within 15 days.
  3. File with your state attorney general. Your state AG's consumer protection division investigates patterns of complaint.
  4. Consult a consumer protection attorney. If you've suffered financial harm, an attorney can advise you on your legal options including potential lawsuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many complaints does Santander Holdings USA, Inc. have?

    Santander Holdings USA, Inc. has 15,760 consumer complaints on file with the CFPB as of our last data refresh.

  • What is the most common complaint about Santander Holdings USA, Inc.?

    The most common issue reported is Incorrect information on your report with 3,437 complaints.

  • How do I file a complaint against Santander Holdings USA, Inc.?

    You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The company is required to respond within 15 days. You can also contact your state attorney general or consult a consumer protection attorney.

  • Does Santander Holdings USA, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

    Santander Holdings USA, Inc. has a 99.9% timely response rate, meaning that percentage of complaints received a response within the CFPB's required timeframe.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed June 2026.