2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle started bucking and shaking abnormally. The warning light indicating that the oil level was low had flashed on the screen. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and…”
filed Jun 17, 2026
“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…”
filed Jan 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 16 | 5% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 10 | 6% |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 11 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.