Does the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, the most recent reported on October 27, 2022 (Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?

Owners have filed 323 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (198 complaints), followed by unknown or other (38).

How many 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 323 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls and problems

4 recalls and 323 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport.

recalls

323

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls

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

NHTSA campaign 22V810000 · reported October 27, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 44,396 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

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

NHTSA campaign 22V056000 · reported February 3, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 357,348 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 17V801000 · reported December 13, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America · 1,209 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Suspension: front, springs, coil springs

NHTSA campaign 17V577000 · reported September 20, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America · 197 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine198
Unknown or other38
Service brakes, hydraulic36
Fuel/propulsion system33
Electrical system21
Power train18
Engine and engine cooling13
Service brakes13
Vehicle speed control10
Air bags7

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 9, 2026 · Engine
My 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is burning oil and I run the risk of engine failure. I have to check my oil level daily. The mechanic who performed my last oil change said he is seeing this frequently with this age Hyundai Santa Fe. He said Hyundai should be willing to replace my engine but of course they won't. I fear that…

Oct 5, 2026 · Engine
While driving over the pass the car suddenly lost power and was running very rough. Luckily there was an exit close by that we took and the engine died on the exit. We were able to get it started and get to a parking lot where it died and would not start again. While trying to start it in the parking lot the check…

Sep 29, 2026 · Electrical system
The driver window as well as the driver rear window fuse blows out. It poses a threat when you need to get the windows down in an event of emergency.

Sep 15, 2026 · Engine
My 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2.4L Theta II GDI, VIN […], approx. 110,000 miles) has suffered a chain of engine and emissions-system failures that create a loss-of-power safety hazard. At about 80,000 miles, Hyundai replaced the original engine under warranty for excessive oil consumption, a defect Hyundai has…

Aug 26, 2026 · Engine
Bought this as a used vehicle with around 77k miles. The SUV was running fine for a little while until I drove onto the highway. It eventually began to bog down and there was hesitation and jumping instead of acceleration. This continued my entire trip home with the check engine light on. The car was only driven for…

Santa FE Sport model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	3	84	1	6
2016	1	70	4	11
2017	3	356	5	7
2018	4	323	7	8

Across all years, the 2017 Santa FE Sport has the most complaints (356). All Hyundai Santa FE Sport years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, the most recent reported on October 27, 2022 (Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?: Owners have filed 323 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (198 complaints), followed by unknown or other (38).
How many 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 323 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 9, 2026.