2018 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 143
- 102 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 53 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 7 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,307
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Hyundai median
-125
median 268 across 168 Hyundai records
Vs 2016-2020
-144
median 288 complaints in 538 records
Top component share
37%
Engine: 53 complaints
What owners report fails — 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
- ENGINE 53
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 12
- POWER TRAIN 10
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9
2 recalls on record for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
- NHTSA 22V056000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 18V118000 · 2018 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
NHTSA has 143 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (53 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (53), unknown or other (12), service brakes, hydraulic (12), power train (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.