2018 Hyundai Santa FE recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V118000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 173
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 41,070
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Owner phone
- 1-855-371-9460
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 26, 2018
- Built
- Jun 15, 2017 – Dec 28, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.