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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Problems

8 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

8
Complaints
1
Recalls
Feb 2020Dec 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Steering Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #18V118000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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.

Fix: 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.

Owner Complaints (8)

criticalSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2025

At 118,000 miles Downhill brake, transmission and 4 wheel drive were damaged from the hyundai dealership not fullfilling warranty. They disconnected my tow hitch and my transmission was burning .. smelled like a bon fire.

NHTSA #: 11676848
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Oct 2023

I have noticed for the past year that my steering column feels loose. It makes a popping noise and really makes noise on rough pavement. I feel like the steering wheel is just gonna come off into my hands.

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NHTSA #: 11552596
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Dec 2019

Steering exhibits "stiction" after driving for 20-30 minutes. This becomes worse as speed is increased. Small movements of the wheel produce no steering effect but resistance is felt.

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NHTSA #: 11289739
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2018

We leased this new vehicle on april 21st 2018. At the time, we did not know it had an open recall for a faulty and dangerous steering wheel/column connection. We were finally notified by the dealership 2 days after the sale on april 23rd, 2018.

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NHTSA #: 11089898
lowSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

6 months after I purchase a brand new 2018 santa fe grande my vehicle start cutting off when I turn the wheel a certain way I reported it to the company it will not detect on the machines so they cannot fix it so I'm stuck with a car that continue to cut off and nobody knows why

NHTSA #: 11307896
lowSTEERING
Filed: Nov 2018

When driving the vehicle on the highway at speeds higher than 60mph, the steering wheel seems to stick in one position and jerk when you try to adjust the steering in the slightest.

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NHTSA #: 11149837
lowSTEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2018

Yesterday when I was teaching my vehicle I suddenly marked steering wheel on the board. And on the brakes every time I put the emergency parking brake it makes a loud sound on the left rear side.

NHTSA #: 11131646
lowSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2018

Steering becomes unstable during driving on windy days. Steering trays to over compensate for wind and becomes scary to drive.

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NHTSA #: 11079904

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