2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport fuel/propulsion system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bought this as a used vehicle with around 77k miles. The SUV was running fine for a little while until I drove onto the highway. It eventually began to bog down and there was hesitation and jumping instead of acceleration. This continued my entire trip home with the check engine light on. The car…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Purchased January 2026 took to Oxmoor Hyundai Service Center March 2026. February 2026 began using oil at a measured rate of 700 miles per tank of oil. Used 3 full tanks of oil within the month of February. Oil lights and engine lights on and off and flashing during…”
filed May 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 26 | 7% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 9 | 5% |
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.