2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. Between them they involve brakes and steering. The most recent was received on February 3, 2022.

Safety advisory on one campaign

Park outside: campaign 22V-056 — ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire

February 3, 2022BrakesPark outside

ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire

NHTSA campaign 22V-056 · 357,348 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

The defect: 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.

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

The remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
February 17, 2018Steering

Steering Wheel May Detach from Steering Column

NHTSA campaign 18V-118 · 41,070 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

The defect: 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.

The risk: A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Santa Fe built in 2018. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

What 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe owners should do

Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
Call a Hyundai dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (22V-056, 18V-118).
If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.

Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years

Common questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe: 22V-056 (ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire); 18V-118 (Steering Wheel May Detach from Steering Column).

How do I know if my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Is it safe to drive the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Campaign 22V-056 carries a “park outside” advisory. If your VIN is included in that campaign, follow the advisory until the repair is done.