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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

12

9 current

Combined

11.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,472

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2023125 · manufacturer campaign C0525 (20D145 / 20D160 / 60C007)

8 March 2023

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2011–2017 · Equus 2011–2016 · Genesis 2009–2016 · Santa Fe 2013–2018 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Hyundai is conducting a special service campaign that provides anti-corrosion treatment to certain underbody components. Over time, components under the vehicle, including brake lines could corrode. If this happens, a brake line could fail and leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced braking.

Why it matters

Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the underbody, including the brake lines. The dealer will apply an anti-corrosion treatment to certain parts, and replace the brake lines if necessary.

404,543 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2022616 · manufacturer campaign R0208 (21D023)

27 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2017–2019 · Tucson 2014–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could short circuit. Note: This recall doesn't affect vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (SCC). This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2022-046. Vehicles that were already repaired under Hyundai recall R0208 don't require this repair.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the ABS multi-fuse. Hyundai advises that you may continue to drive your vehicle, however recommends that you should park it outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

86,599 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2020091 · manufacturer campaign R0165 (01CC01)

28 February 2020

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2013–2019

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, moisture could enter the control module and cause a short circuit. Note: This recall only affects Hyundai Genuine Accessory trailer wiring harness kits that were manufactured by third parties and sold in Canada. These kits may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase, or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk. This risk remains even when the vehicle is parked.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to inspect your vehicle to see if it has an affected trailer wiring harness installed. If it does, Hyundai will advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a redesigned trailer wiring harness. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

29,959 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019640 · manufacturer campaign R0153 (80CA08)

16 December 2019

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2013–2019 · Sonata 2011–2019 · Tucson 2014–2015, 2019 · Veloster 2019

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This affects Sonata and Santa Fe Sport equipped with a 2.4 L GDI or 2.0 L Turbo GDI engine, as well as Tucson equipped with a 2.4 L GDI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Product Improvement Campaign R0153 (TC # 2019-130) do not require this software update. Owners can find additional information at <a href="http://www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca">www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca</a>.

275,533 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Other

Transport Canada recall 2019420

21 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004–2007 · Terraza 2005–2007 · Escalade 2007–2018 · Equinox 2010–2017 · and 60 more

What is wrong

This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

5,327 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanService Campaign Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019012 · manufacturer campaign R0151 (91C004)

10 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2013–2018 · Sonata 2011–2018 · Tucson 2014–2015

What is wrong

When repairs were completed under recall campaign 2015-428 (Hyundai #R0101) or 2017197 (Hyundai #R0130), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair.

Why it matters

Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If fuel leakage is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.

7,027 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018105 · manufacturer campaign R0140 (81C012)

23 February 2018

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the steering wheel assembly may contain manufacturing defect, and could separate from the steering column while driving. This could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and if necessary install a revised steering wheel assembly.

8,456 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017654 · manufacturer campaign R0137 (71CG13)

20 December 2017

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the inflator diffuser installed in certain side curtain air bag modules may not have been manufactured correctly. If the vehicle were involved in a crash that warranted side curtain airbag deployment, this could potentially lead to the diffuser detaching. If the diffuser were to detach, it could become a projectile in the occupant compartment, and could cause a tear that could result in the side curtain airbag to not fully inflate. Both of these conditions could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace both the right and left hand side curtain airbags.

921 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2017298 · manufacturer campaign R0133 (71CA15)

8 June 2017

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolt which fastens the driver’s seat belt anchor to the vehicle’s inner sill structure may not have been tightened to specification during assembly. This could result in the driver's seat belt possibly detaching from the anchor point. If the vehicle were to be involved in a collision, and the seat belt were to detach, it could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will verify the proper connection between the driver’s seat belt anchor and to the vehicle’s inner sill structure.

805 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr
2 replaced by later campaigns

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2022046 · manufacturer campaign R0208 (21D023)

3 February 2022

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2017–2019 · Tucson 2014–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could short circuit. Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (SCC).

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the ABS multi-fuse. Hyundai advises that you may continue to drive your vehicle, however recommends that you should park it outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

74,169 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSuperseded

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019130 · manufacturer campaign R0153 (80CA08)

11 March 2019

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2013–2018 · Sonata 2011–2018 · Tucson 2014–2015

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This affects Sonata and Santa Fe Sport equipped with a 2.4 L GDI or 2.0 L Turbo GDI engine, as well as Tucson equipped with a 2.4 L GDI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaigns, C0336, C0344, or C0347, already have this software update. Owners can find additional information at <a href="http://www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca">www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca</a>.

255,370 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 22% of 180 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
264 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 12 recalls on record for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, of which 9 are current and 2 have been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe at 11.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 264 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 6 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,472 in fuel, producing roughly 5,174 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.