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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has 40 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-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

40

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 21, 2026ENGINEEngine Issues: A week ago, on two separate occasions, my Santa Fe cutoff while driving suddenly. A d...
Dec 18, 2025ENGINECatastrophic Engine Failure - Cam phasers blew apart and severely cracked the valve covers. This oc...
Aug 6, 2025ENGINEEngine stopped abruptly without warning while driving vehicle.
Jun 3, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMQ: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request...
Jan 11, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while her son was driving 60 MPH i...
Nov 21, 2024ENGINEMy engine failed on 11/21/24. I brought it to dealership to confirm the failure on 11/22/2024. I was...
Nov 19, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that upon checking the engine oil dipst...
Oct 24, 2024ENGINEWas on my way home from work, and suddenly my engine threw a rod and now my engine is blown.
Aug 12, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while conducting a routine inspect...
Jun 14, 2024ENGINE2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SE with 98000. miles lost power while driving, would not accelerate. No warnin...
May 26, 2024ENGINEMay 26, 2024 I was driving on a freeway with my grandson. I heard a knocking/clicking sound from my ...
Apr 24, 2024ENGINE1)CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS,2)STOP DRIVING IT,3)YES,4)YES,5)NO THIS IS THE 3.3 LITER ENGINE AND IT STA...
Apr 7, 2024ENGINEMy Hyundai Santa Fe’s engine blew up while I was driving it and everything shut down without warning...
Apr 6, 2024ENGINEThe engine started exhibiting consumption of oil and knocking around 84,000mi had the car towed to t...
Apr 1, 2024ENGINEMy vehicle was turning off without any warning, last oil change was in October 2023, and had the oil...
Mar 16, 2024ENGINEDriving at 70 mph and the car’s RPMs dropped. Coasted to exit the highway to find out the car was no...
Mar 11, 2024ENGINEAbout a week ago the engine started making a strange sound when accelerating at low/mid speed throug...
Mar 10, 2024ENGINEVehicle started normally except for a few chirps that began today, belts are due for replacement so ...
Feb 14, 2024ENGINEDriving at 35 mph, engine lost power and went into limp mode. Check engine light was flashing. Sho...
Jan 25, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSee attached document for complaint.

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