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2 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    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.

    NHTSA advises parking this vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 22V056000 · Hyundai Motor America · Reported 03/02/2022

  2. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    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.

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

    NHTSA campaign 18V118000 · Hyundai Motor America · Reported 17/02/2018

Is your 2018 Hyundai Santa FE affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2022-02-03. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Hyundai, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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