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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, covering 398,418 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleReported February 3, 2022 · 357,348 vehicles affected
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.
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.

Recall number 22V056000 · Recall details

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported February 17, 2018 · 41,070 vehicles affected
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.
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.

Recall number 18V118000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

How do I check if my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has an open recall?

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

2, covering service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

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