2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 316 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport overview page.
What owners report
“Driving home from work, engine suddenly make loud knocking noise, then the car was unable to accelerate. All lights on dashboard lit up, car turned…”NHTSA complaint 11515231 — filed 04/03/2023
“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that…”NHTSA complaint 11514638 — filed 03/30/2023
“Within the last few weeks my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV has been experiencing few noticeable issues. 1st my vehicle doesnât want to start…”NHTSA complaint 11512567 — filed 03/18/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport: 192 of 316 complaints on file (60.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have in total?
316 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
