Hyundai recall: Steering
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V118000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 17, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 41,070
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 15, 2017 to Dec 28, 2017
- Part
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Maker's own recall number
- 173
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Genesis / Hyundai recall: Air bags Nov 20, 2025
- Hyundai recall: Back over prevention Nov 20, 2025
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Oct 2, 2025
- Hyundai recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.