The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V118000·Announced 2018-02-17

Hyundai Recalls 2018 Santa Fe Vehicles Due to Steering Wheel Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2018 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles because the steering wheel assembly may break and separate from the column while driving.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering wheel separation) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The recall involves approximately 41,070 vehicles. The defect involves the steering wheel assembly, which may break and potentially separate from the steering column while the vehicle is in operation.

A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a structural vehicle defect involving loss of control.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
41,070

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SANTA FE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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