The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V810000·Announced 2022-10-27

Hyundai Recalls 2018 Santa Fe Sport Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling 44,396 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because a faulty ABS module could cause an electrical short and engine compartment fire.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (ABS module) that could cause an engine compartment fire, which the source states can increase the risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The recall involves 44,396 vehicles where the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short. This defect could result in an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. This recall is an expansion of recall 22V-056.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Brakes
Hazard
Affected units
44,396

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 SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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