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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 109
Latest campaign: Feb 3, 2022

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Feb 3, 2022	22V056000
Steering	1	–	Feb 17, 2018	18V118000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 3, 2022Latest campaign


Feb 3, 202222V056000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 22V056000 What's wrong 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. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. Risk An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218. Campaign NHTSA 22V056000 · Feb 3, 2022
Feb 17, 201818V118000	Steering: steering wheel/handle bar A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V118000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving. Risk A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173. Campaign NHTSA 18V118000 · Feb 17, 2018

Feb 3, 202222V056000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V056000

What's wrong: 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. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V056000 · Feb 3, 2022

Feb 17, 201818V118000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V118000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.
Risk: A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.
Campaign: NHTSA 18V118000 · Feb 17, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component109

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

109Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	54	50	0	3	0
Service brakes	19	17	2	0	2
Unknown or other	12	11	0	1	0
Hydraulic	12	11	0	0	0
Power train	10	9	1	0	1
Electrical system	9	8	0	2	0
Steering	8	7	0	0	0
Air bags	6	6	4	0	4
Fuel/propulsion system	5	5	0	1	0
Vehicle speed control	5	5	1	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	3	3	0	0	0
Seats	3	3	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	2	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	2	1	0	2
Visibility/wiper	1	1	0	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“While driving, the vehicle developed a strong odor of engine oil, followed within minutes by illumination of the red oil pressure warning light.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766057
Engine
“See attached letter for complaint”
Filed 06/16/2026 · ODI 11744400
Power train
“On April 13, 2026, I arrived home and parked the vehicle, engaging the traditional shifter into the "Park" position and turning off the engine.”
Filed 05/02/2026 · ODI 11735250

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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recent, 22V056000 (reported February 3, 2022), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 54 complaints out of 109 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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