Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I am writing to formally request your review and potential intervention regarding a serious and pote... |
| 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... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | We took our 2018 Santa Fe in for service because the check engine light came on and we lost power wh... |
| Aug 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine burned 3-4quarts of oil within 3,000 miles. Can result in vehicle failure while driving in ci... |
| Feb 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Was driving and car turn off on me and wouldn't start I got it towed to Hyundai and they said my eng... |
| Sep 14, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | OCCASIONALLY STALLS WHEN STOPPED & TAKE OFF & TURN RIGHT OR LEFT AT A SLOW SPEED..ONE T IME DIED CO... |
| Jul 23, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND WOULD ... |