2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 open recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 17, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Control Unit/Module

PARK OUTSIDE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 22V056000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Feb 3, 2022.

Steering Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 18V118000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Feb 17, 2018.

Owner complaints

109filed with NHTSA · 9 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2024
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Engine
54
Service Brakes
19
Power Train
10
Electrical System
9

6 involved a crash · 4 a fire · 6 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Hyundai Santa Fe years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Hyundai Santa Fe, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Hyundai dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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