What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

Typical pattern

4.9% of complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2018 vehicle — around the middle of the 182 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 5.8 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (195 complaints), typically at 6.3 yr or about 74,500 miles.

Complaints
412
Median age at failure
5.8 yr
Median mileage
60,000 n=120
Crash / fire / tow
11.4% of reports
Safety recalls
4 2 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
195 reports · 74,500 mi
6.3 yr
9.2%
Other
38 reports · 13,000 mi
5.2 yr
10.5%
Service brakes, hydraulic
36 reports · 125,000 mi
4.6 yr
8.3%
Fuel / propulsion
33 reports · 38,000 mi
6.1 yr
6.1%
Electrical system
20 reports · 18,000 mi
5.5 yr
25%
Power train
18 reports · 700 mi
6.5 yr
5.6%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

22V810000 2022-10-27 Do not drive
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 cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

22V056000 2022-02-03 Do not drive
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. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

17V801000 2017-12-13
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 may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

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.

17V577000 2017-09-20
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, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving.

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

In owners’ own words

Engine 5,000 mi 8 mo in service
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND TESTING SHOWS 3RD CYLINDER HAS AS FUEL-OXYGEN IMBALANCE. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. LIGHT WENT OFF THE 2ND TIME. BRAND NEW CAR. IT HAPPENED AT 2,500 AND 5,000 MILES. HAD IT CHECKED BY HYUNDAI THE FIRST TIME AND THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, CHALKING IT UP TO A MALFUNCTION. SOMEONE TOLD ME IT COULD BE A BAD FUEL INJECTOR; BAD SENSOR; OR A MISCALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE/FUEL INJECTOR
Engine 3,850 mi 1.1 yr in service
HAS A HESITATION WHEN YOU PRESS ON ACCELERATOR FROM STOP AND THEN SUDDENLY TAKE OFF FAST.
Engine 7,600 mi 1.5 yr in service
MY CAR IS 6MONTHS OLD WITH 7600 MILES ON IT. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE/SHUDDER AND THEN SHUT OFF. I HAD TO TRY AND RESTART IT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, THANKFULLY RIGHT BEFORE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Other 2,180 mi 4 mo in service
01/28/2018 - DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 79 NEAR EVANS CITY AT 7:30 AM, SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNROOF SHATTERED AND BLEW OUT OF THE CAR. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND AT THE TIME, NO ROCKS OR TREES HIT IT.

Other Santa FE Sport model years

201820172016201520142013

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