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Buying a used 2018 Hyundai Santa FE? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has 2 recalls in this group: ABS module engine fire risk and possible steering wheel separation while driving. The ABS campaign includes a park-outside instruction. Its 108 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with engine cited 53 times, service brakes 19 times, and hydraulic 12 times. The reports include 4 fires, without establishing their causes. Recall repair evidence for the ABS module and steering wheel should accompany a review of engine and brake service history.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm ABS recall completion and applicable park-outside instructions.
- Request documentation of the steering wheel recall remedy.
- Review engine and brake repairs and ask about any fire history.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe: ABS Module Engine Fire Risk · park outside | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Hyundai Santa Fe steering wheel may separate while driving | Steering | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
108 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 53 | None found |
| Brakes | 19 | Yes |
| Power Train | 10 | None found |
| Electrical System | 9 | None found |
| Steering | 8 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 6 | None found |