Model year record

2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 544 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V810000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
44,396
Reported to NHTSA
2022-10-27
Owners notified
2022-11-16

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

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

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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 237. This recall is an expansion of recall 22V-056.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V056000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
357,348
Reported to NHTSA
2022-02-03
Owners notified
2022-05-31

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 risk

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

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V801000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
1,209
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-13
Owners notified
2018-02-05

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

Safety risk

If the component detaches during deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, if the detached component were to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, there could be an increased risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 171.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V577000

Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

Component
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
197
Reported to NHTSA
2017-09-20
Owners notified
2017-11-06

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving.

Safety risk

If the coil spring fractures, it can puncture the tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

All of the affected vehicles are currently unsold on dealer lots. Dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge prior to the vehicle's sale. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 167.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine27293,742 mi
Unknown or other4612,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4414,210 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic37
Electrical system2918,000 mi
Power train24700 mi
Engine and engine cooling15113,700 mi
Service brakes1535,000 mi
Air bags11130,000 mi
Vehicle speed control101,000 mi
Exterior lighting5999 mi
Structure: body538,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication376,693 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3
Back over prevention260,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Exterior lighting: brake lights210,000 mi
Seat belts228,000 mi
Seats2
Steering28,750 mi
Suspension2
Tires: tread/belt2
Visibility/wiper222,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger164,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights158,000 mi
Firerelated180,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light177,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip177,000 mi
Wheels1

The 2017 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.