NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has 2 NHTSA recalls and 107 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

NHTSA #22V056000

Reported February 3, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Free manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

NHTSA #18V118000

Reported February 17, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Free manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years

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