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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe — 2 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on October 27, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V810000October 27, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
22V056000February 3, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
18V118000February 17, 2018Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
17V801000December 13, 2017Air Bags › Side/Window
17V577000September 20, 2017Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Air Bags (1) · Steering (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V810000Manufacturer no. 237

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
October 27, 2022
Owner notification
November 16, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
44,396 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SANTA FE SPORT

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Safety 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 237. This recall is an expansion of recall 22V-056.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V810000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V056000Manufacturer no. 218

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
February 3, 2022
Owner notification
May 31, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
357,348 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V056000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V118000Manufacturer no. 173

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Report received by NHTSA
February 17, 2018
Owner notification
March 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
41,070 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
June 15, 2017 – December 28, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
SANTA FE

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V118000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V801000Manufacturer no. 171

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
December 13, 2017
Owner notification
February 5, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,209 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SANTA FE SPORT

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

Safety risk

If the component detaches during deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, if the detached component were to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, there could be an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 171.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V801000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V577000Manufacturer no. 167

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs

Report received by NHTSA
September 20, 2017
Owner notification
November 6, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
197 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
August 25, 2017 – September 6, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
SANTA FE SPORT

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving.

Safety risk

If the coil spring fractures, it can puncture the tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

All of the affected vehicles are currently unsold on dealer lots. Dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge prior to the vehicle's sale. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 167.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V577000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 28, 2022.