Worst 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Hydraulic Brakes
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 52 | — | 3 | 36,748 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 2 | 26,940 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 3,008 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 8,851 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 6,954 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 4 | — | 59,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 20,672 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 14,965 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~398,418 vehicles.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.
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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe — 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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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