Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 18V-118 · 2018 Hyundai Santa FE
Hyundai Motor America recall 18V-118 covers 41,070 2018 Hyundai Santa FE for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 233 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 15, 2017 to December 28, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.