The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 403,150 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 406 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22V8100002022-10-2744,396 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22V0560002022-02-03357,348 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
AIR BAGS17V8010002017-12-131,209 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
SUSPENSION17V5770002017-09-20197 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
190
1crashes3fires3injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
38
1crashes2fires2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
35
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
32
3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20
3fires
POWER TRAIN
17
1crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
13
4crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
AIR BAGS
7
1crashes
Total complaints406
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2018 hyundai santa fe sport. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle started bucking and shaking abnormally. The warning light indicating that the oil level was low had flashed on the screen. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and…”
“I had my engine replaced in nov 2024 due to excessive oil consumption. I was required to do an emissions update due to a recall on my car. Once the dealer did the update, it caused my check engine light to come on and now I need a new catalytic converter, which was all due to the excessive oil…”
“Took car to dealer to have oil changed on april 29, 2026 and was told they had also preformed a software update, service campaign 9c2. Everytime since that day after the car has set for a little while and the car is restarted driven it stalls and surges really bad several times lasting for several…”
“I was told by a mechanic that something electrical is wrong with the vehicle it causes the engine to misfire. Different issue than before.”
“I was told by a mechanic that something electrical is wrong with the vehicle it causes the engine to misfire. Different issue than before.”
“I was told by a mechanic that something electrical is wrong with the vehicle it causes the engine to misfire. Different issue than before.”
“The contact owns a 2018 hyundai santa fe sport. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified…”
“I own a 2018 honda santa fe it is using oil so fast. I know that there is other people complaining about the oil consumption so my engine just blew up because I had it changed on march 13 brand new oil change and on monday night the engine blew up.. The people who changed my oil said that there…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured…
InvestigationDP22003 Opened 2022-09-12 · closed 2023-12-12
Loss of Motive Power
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport as of
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