Does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

320 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

2 of these recalls carry a manufacturer safety advisory to stop driving or to park outside until repaired. See below.

Has your Hyundai been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hyundai dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls, newest first

October 27, 2022NHTSA 22V81000044,396 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

Park outside until repaired

Summary: 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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 237. This recall is an expansion of recall 22V-056.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 3, 2022NHTSA 22V056000357,348 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

Park outside until repaired

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 13, 2017NHTSA 17V8010001,209 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Side/window

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the component detaches during deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, if the detached component were to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, there could be an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 171.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 20, 2017NHTSA 17V577000197 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the coil spring fractures, it can puncture the tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles are currently unsold on dealer lots. Dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge prior to the vehicle's sale. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 167.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 320 complaints about the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 7
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine196
Service brakes50
Unknown or other38
Hydraulic35
Fuel/propulsion system33

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Questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?: 320 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.