2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
Worst 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Hydraulic Brakes
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 187 | 1 | 3 | 70,289 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 35 | — | 1 | 45,867 mi | |
| Fuel System | 30 | — | — | 28,945 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 3 | 51,862 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 1 | — | 27,695 mi | |
| Brakes | 13 | 4 | — | 46,652 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | — | — | 28,558 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | — | 117,088 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 1 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~403,150 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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