2017 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2018 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Hyundai Santa FE | 2018 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 962 | 108 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 114 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 23 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,000 mi | 23,802 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 643 | 53 |
| Power Train | 161 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 67 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 59 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 12 |
| Steering | 27 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 146 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 140 | 7 |
| Stalling | 129 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 99 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 93 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 68 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 0 |
2017 Hyundai Santa FE
2018 Hyundai Santa FE
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.