2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“Enterprise car sales sold me this vehicle when it had 3 open recalls on it. The vehicle itself was a problem from the beginning. When I took it in for it's first oil change the mechanic told me it had no oil in it. He said they sold me a car that is notorious for consuming oil and or seizing or…”
filed Mar 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 39 | 11% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 13 | 8% |
| 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.