Recalls for 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 2018-02-21
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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 is expected to begin march 2018.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.

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.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Posted on: 2022-02-03
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 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.

Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
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.  Interim notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed march 28, 2022.  A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.  

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.nhtsa.gov.