2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport electrical system problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 29, 2026VAElectrical System

   The driver window as well as the driver rear window fuse blows out. It poses a threat when you need to get the windows down in an event of emergency.

   NHTSA complaint #11767684 · source
2. Filed Apr 1, 2026KYBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   I was told by a mechanic that something electrical is wrong with the vehicle it causes the engine to misfire. Different issue than before.

   NHTSA complaint #11728648 · source
3. Filed Feb 4, 2026PAElectrical System

   My starter failed while out shopping. No issues starting the car departing from my home, but would not start in the store parking lot. My mechanic did not provide the broken part for inspection however everyone commented that is was very unusual for it to fail as I only have roughly 25,000 miles on it. My mechanic also mentioned that this was 2nd 2018 hyundai sante fe in the past week he had to replace the starter on that vehicle had 60,000 miles. There were no warning…

   NHTSA complaint #11715566 · source
4. Filed Jan 13, 202618,000 miIATowedElectrical SystemLighting

   The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the headlights suddenly illuminated without the vehicle being turned on, causing the battery to be drained. The contact recharged the battery to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the light switch failed to turn off the high beam headlights; however, the headlights and the indicators were no longer illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the junction block had failed and…

   NHTSA complaint #11710589 · source
5. Filed Jan 12, 2026160,000 miARTowedBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled. The battery, check engine, and oil warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V810000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The warranty claim was denied. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11710285 · source
6. Filed Oct 12, 2025AZFireElectrical SystemEngine

   My husband was driving our vehicle on the highway when the engine began to smoke and the caught fire. Unfortunately it was not able to be saved. We filed a claim with our carrier and are pending an inspection. We looked up our vin and confirmed a fire recall from 2022.

   NHTSA complaint #11692877 · source
7. Filed Jul 24, 202560,000 miSCDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a blue screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The warning system failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the GPS showed the wrong directions. Due to the failure, the vehicle went into the wrong lane. In addition, several…

   NHTSA complaint #11676003 · source
8. Filed Apr 10, 2025GAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   1. Abs module stopped working. Car no longer has abs. Will not cover under warranty due to computer component. 2. Engine burns oil. 3 quarts in 1k miles. Combustion cleaning done. Now Engine light is one, oil light comes on, car smells of gas & oil.

   NHTSA complaint #11653943 · source
9. Filed Apr 1, 2025UTAirbagsElectrical System

   The day after I purchased this 2018 Used Hyundai Santa Fe, the passenger air bag light came on. July 2024. I have been working with the dealership where I purchased the vehicle (Larry H Miller Chevrolet, in Murray Utah), and calling Hyundai Corporation for months. Hyundai called me every 3 days for almost 3 months with a customer update and they would say is "We have no updates". This is extremely frustrating. The main idea Hyundai Corporate office is telling me is that they…

   NHTSA complaint #11652169 · source
10. Filed Jan 12, 2025INElectrical SystemEngine

    In May 2024, the vehicle's oil light came on while slightly turning the wheel or braking. When taken to a dealership, they stated that the car only had one quart of oil remaining, which was 4,000 miles after my last oil change and not due for another 1,000 miles. They stated there was excessive oil consumption and recommended the vehicle be taken to Hyundai dealer. I took the vehicle to Hyundai dealer in August 2024 because the car was making a rattling sound when…

    NHTSA complaint #11635497 · source
11. Filed Oct 16, 2023GAElectrical SystemEngine

    I have been conducting regular maintenance on my vehicle, getting oil changes, on average around every 6,000 miles. I have had the car since August 2021 and have had no accidents and haven't missed an oil change. My car is a little over 100K miles and the oil light began to come on close to 90k miles. The car is also leaking oil and all the service agent could tell me is that the are burns oil at an accelerated rate. Even though the oil light was on, NONE of the service…

    NHTSA complaint #11550281 · source
12. Filed Mar 31, 2023CABrakesElectrical System

    Hyundai levels 1 and level 2 made promises to do fire hazard recall plus fix other warranty issues while still under warranty. they agreed to do all at same time under warranty. now they walk away from the fire hazard recall, reneged on other repairs and sent to Hyundai Escondido which demanded payment in advance for warranty work. The car is nice but have lost confidence in vehicle due to constant reminders to dont drive often and do not park in garage. We have been in fear…

    NHTSA complaint #11514872 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology