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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, filed between February 17, 2018 and February 3, 2022. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
Stop-driving notice. 1 campaign below carries a "do not drive" or "park outside" advice from the maker. Read those first and call a dealer.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 22V056000 | February 3, 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 18V118000 | February 17, 2018 | Steering: steering wheel/handle bar |
Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module (22V056000)
Filed February 3, 2022 · Park outside
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix. 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.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (18V118000)
Filed February 17, 2018
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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 that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Hyundai dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Hyundai may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Hyundai customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Santa Fe
- 2025 (5)
- 2024 (7)
- 2023 (1)
- 2022 (5)
- 2021 (7)
- 2020 (2)
- 2019 (2)
- 2017 (6)
- 2016 (3)
- 2015 (2)
- 2014 (3)
- 2013 (3)
- 2012 (1)
- 2011 (3)
- 2010 (3)
- All years
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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Hyundai dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.