How many electrical complaints does the 2018 Santa Fe Sport have?

NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Santa Fe Sport, which is 8% of the 320 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Santa Fe Sport electrical system?

This data does not list any related recalls for the Electrical System on the 2018 Santa Fe Sport.

Did the electrical problems cause any fires?

Yes, NHTSA complaint data shows 3 fires reported in connection with the Electrical System on the 2018 Santa Fe Sport, with no crashes or injuries recorded.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2018 Santa Fe Sport is 14,656 miles.

How does the 2018 model compare to other Santa Fe Sport years for electrical complaints?

The 2018 model's Electrical System complaints make up 8% of its total complaints, similar to the 2013 model's 8% share, but lower than the 14% share seen in 2014.

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 8% of all 320 complaints filed for the year, including 3 fires. Median mileage at failure is 14,656 miles, but no related recall is listed in this data.

Electrical System complaints: 25; 8% of 320
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 14,656 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report smoke and flames coming from the engine bay area while the vehicle was parked or shut off, with fire departments needing to disconnect the battery.
Headlights show a dark spot or shadow zone in the low beam pattern that owners say makes it hard to see in the driving lane at night.
Headlight and fog light housings fog up shortly after purchase, sometimes returning even after dealer replacement.
Brake lights intermittently fail to illuminate when braking, noticed by other drivers before the owner becomes aware.
Headlights unexpectedly go dark while turning or using turn signals, then come back on after being switched off and on manually.
A rear window motor overheats and makes an unusual noise every few minutes, with owners disconnecting it out of concern it could ignite.

When 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 21, 2018, latest Apr 1, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2018 to Apr 2026; peak Mar 2023 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Santa Fe Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201315 (8%)
201422 (14%)
201511 (13%)
20168 (12%)
201714 (4%)
201825 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2018 Santa Fe Sport have?: NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Santa Fe Sport, which is 8% of the 320 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Santa Fe Sport electrical system?: This data does not list any related recalls for the Electrical System on the 2018 Santa Fe Sport.
Did the electrical problems cause any fires?: Yes, NHTSA complaint data shows 3 fires reported in connection with the Electrical System on the 2018 Santa Fe Sport, with no crashes or injuries recorded.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2018 Santa Fe Sport is 14,656 miles.
How does the 2018 model compare to other Santa Fe Sport years for electrical complaints?: The 2018 model's Electrical System complaints make up 8% of its total complaints, similar to the 2013 model's 8% share, but lower than the 14% share seen in 2014.