Recalls ·2018 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 109 complaints, most often about engine. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints109
Do-not-drive / park-outside1
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 22V056000 · 03 Feb 2022

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: 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 electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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 notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.

Steering — Steering wheel/handle barCampaign 18V118000 · 17 Feb 2018

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.

Risk: A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine29 · 72%
Power train7 · 18%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Unknown or other4 · 10%
Service brakes4 · 10%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
Forward collision avoidance2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

202419
202515
20266

From owner complaints

Was driving and car turn off on me and wouldn't start I got it towed to Hyundai and they said my engine went out it had oil and everything we don't know why can stopped working has been sitting in my drive way for 3 years because we don't have 13000 that Hyundai told us

Power train · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that upon checking the engine oil dipstick, the dipstick was abnormally dry. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed an oil consumption test over 1,000 miles, and found that the engine was consuming 2 quarts of…

Engine · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

In September 2024, my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe experienced an unexpected engine lock-up while driving, creating an immediate safety hazard. Vehicle lost power, began smoking, and posed a potential fire risk. Fire department responded to prevent the engine from catching fire and had to spray the engine compartment with…

Electrical system · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

•Year/Make/Model: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe •Mileage: ~91,502 •Date Purchased: April 2023 Description of Problem / Safety Concern: I am reporting a safety-related engine defect in my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicle has developed engine knocking, metal shavings in the oil, and potential timing chain/bearing failure, all…

Power train · Jun 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20152
20163
20176
20182
20192
20202
20217
20225
20231
20247
20255
20264

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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