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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (5)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe in Canada.

Ref #2024-552 Campaign : R0260
2024-09-23 824 695 units

Label

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.

Safety Risk

These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.

Corrective Action & Repair

This is not a recall. The company has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.

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Ref #2023-125 Campaign : C0525 (20D145 / 20D160 / 60C007)
2023-03-08 404 543 units

Brakes

Issue Description

Hyundai is conducting a special service campaign that provides anti-corrosion treatment to certain underbody components. Over time, components under the vehicle, including brake lines could corrode. If this happens, a brake line could fail and leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced braking.

Safety Risk

Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the underbody, including the brake lines. The dealer will apply an anti-corrosion treatment to certain parts, and replace the brake lines if necessary.

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Ref #2022-616 Campaign : R0208 (21D023)
2022-10-27 86 599 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could short circuit. Note: This recall doesn't affect vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (SCC). This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2022-046. Vehicles that were already repaired under Hyundai recall R0208 don't require this repair.

Safety Risk

A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

Corrective Action & Repair

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the ABS multi-fuse. Hyundai advises that you may continue to drive your vehicle, however recommends that you should park it outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

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Ref #2022-046 Campaign : R0208 (21D023)
2022-02-03 74 169 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could short circuit. Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with smart cruise control (SCC).

Safety Risk

A short circuit could create a fire risk.

Corrective Action & Repair

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the ABS multi-fuse. Hyundai advises that you may continue to drive your vehicle, however recommends that you should park it outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

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Ref #2018-105 Campaign : R0140 (81C012)
2018-02-23 8 456 units

Steering

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the steering wheel assembly may contain manufacturing defect, and could separate from the steering column while driving. This could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and if necessary install a revised steering wheel assembly.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Vehicle Profile & Safety Standards

Vehicle Specifications & Compliance Benchmark

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Safety Recall Coverage
5 bulletins
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Safety Compliance
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