Vehicle recall 17V577000 · September 20, 2017
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V577000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 20, 2017
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 167
- Owner notification
- November 6, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 197
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2018): 2018
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