2018 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems
5 recalls and 436 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
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Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 hyundai santa fe sport. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several warning lights illuminated and the abs message was displayed. the dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. the vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. the contact referenced a recall with a similar failure; however, the vin was not under recall. the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe
Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2018 hyundai santa fe sport. the contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the local service center discovered a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 123,546. the service center discovered that the mileage was 231,991.
My 2018 hyundai santa fe xl limited was at a hyundai dealership for a transmission replacement. while it waited for parts, it was parked outside on the dealership’s lot. it caught fire there while no one was working on it, and the cause is not yet known.
This vehicle has been suffering from substantial engine oil consumption, burning oil at an alarming and unsafe rate. i have repeatedly brought the vehicle to washington hyundai to address this under the engine class-action lawsuit terms, but the dealership continues to run repetitive tests without a resolution. this is a critical safety issue. excessive oil consumption poses a severe risk of sudden, catastrophic engi
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | ||||
| 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.