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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park Outside advisory found

1 campaign carries a Park Outside instruction. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 22V056000

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

1

Urgent advisories

Feb 3, 2022

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Hyundai Santa Fe average of 3.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Steering › Steering Wheel / Handle Bar, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recall campaigns

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Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 22V056000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Feb 3, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V118000

Steering › Steering Wheel / Handle Bar

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Feb 17, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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Other 2018 Hyundai recall reports

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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology