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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine
40
Brakes
15
Other
9
Powertrain
8
Steering
8
Electrical
7
Airbags
5
Speed Control
5
Seats
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe oil pressure switch has a faulty seal causing oil to leak out onto the engine block. This causes...
Sep 15, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEIn September 2024, my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe experienced an unexpected engine lock-up while driving, ...
Mar 2, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Jan 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINESeems to be having ignition switch problems. Bought a new battery a couple times now thinking that w...
Sep 25, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMReverse Camera malfunctioning most days. A few days a year it works, but usually it's just a blue sc...
Jun 22, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEFailed oil pressure sensor which was leaking oil through the wiring harness; could have caused a fir...
Jul 18, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO REPORT A HOT SMELL IN MY CAR ON TUESDAY. THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN FOR ...

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