Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 4 recalls, 403 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
403
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
17V577000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, ...
22V056000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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. T...
17V801000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that ...
22V810000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and caus...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was told by a mechanic that something electrical is wrong with the vehicle it causes the engine to... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and att... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE | I own a 2018 Honda Santa Fe it is using oil so fast. I know that there is other people complaining a... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe from a dealership in May of 2023. Ever since then I have paid aroun... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Enterprise car sales sold me this vehicle when it had 3 open recalls on it. The vehicle itself was a... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owned a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact’s son stated that while driving at 45 MPH, th... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | TIRES | At 4 AM on March 10,2026, I received a recall for the tires (Recall ID:26T009). I took it to the Hyu... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, while ... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | I drove 2.5 hours north to a Marine brother's father's funeral, who unexpectedly passed. I started m... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | 2/27/26 Kept regularly scheduled oil changes with dealer. Car began to knock and lose power, Oil l... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a serious safety concern involving a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with approximately 1... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While parked the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered. |
| Feb 14, 2026 | ENGINE | engine cut out on highway, check engine light flashing. Car would not exceed 50 mph on highway and w... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received an undisclosed recall notificat... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Car stuttered and would not rev past 2k rpm. Blinking check engine light appeared Code was for known... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My starter failed while out shopping. No issues starting the car departing from my home, but would n... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the headlights suddenly illu... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine is burning oil as a default in manufacturing of engine, leaving little to know oil in the eng... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and ... |