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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 28, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI am writing to formally request your review and potential intervention regarding a serious and pote...
May 23, 2025POWER TRAINAll of the bolts that hold the CVVT assembly backed out and one came completely out. It punctured a ...
Mar 23, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE•Year/Make/Model: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe •Mileage: ~91,502 •Date Purchased: April 2023 Description of...
Oct 6, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWe took our 2018 Santa Fe in for service because the check engine light came on and we lost power wh...
Aug 4, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEEngine burned 3-4quarts of oil within 3,000 miles. Can result in vehicle failure while driving in ci...
Feb 8, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWas driving and car turn off on me and wouldn't start I got it towed to Hyundai and they said my eng...
Sep 14, 2018POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOCCASIONALLY STALLS WHEN STOPPED & TAKE OFF & TURN RIGHT OR LEFT AT A SLOW SPEED..ONE T IME DIED CO...
Jul 23, 2018POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND WOULD ...

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