Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has 2 recalls, 105 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
105
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V118000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possib...
22V056000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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. T...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine Issues: A week ago, on two separate occasions, my Santa Fe cutoff while driving suddenly. A d... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | ENGINE | Catastrophic Engine Failure - Cam phasers blew apart and severely cracked the valve covers. This oc... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine stopped abruptly without warning while driving vehicle. |
| Jun 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I am writing to formally request your review and potential intervention regarding a serious and pote... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The oil pressure switch has a faulty seal causing oil to leak out onto the engine block. This causes... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Q: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| May 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | All of the bolts that hold the CVVT assembly backed out and one came completely out. It punctured a ... |
| Mar 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | •Year/Make/Model: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe •Mileage: ~91,502 •Date Purchased: April 2023 Description of... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Rear reverse camera stopped working. Image became grainy, then flickered, then went to a blue scree... |
| Jan 11, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while her son was driving 60 MPH i... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | ENGINE | My engine failed on 11/21/24. I brought it to dealership to confirm the failure on 11/22/2024. I was... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that upon checking the engine oil dipst... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | ENGINE | Was on my way home from work, and suddenly my engine threw a rod and now my engine is blown. |
| Sep 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | In September 2024, my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe experienced an unexpected engine lock-up while driving, ... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the ... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while conducting a routine inspect... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | June 21, 2024. During travel at high speed (70mph) on NYS Thruway, engine began making loud noise. s... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | ENGINE | 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SE with 98000. miles lost power while driving, would not accelerate. No warnin... |
| May 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving going around 50 and put on my brakes after that the abs light Epb light and cruise con... |
| May 26, 2024 | ENGINE | May 26, 2024 I was driving on a freeway with my grandson. I heard a knocking/clicking sound from my ... |