Hyundai ยท 2018
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 | 457 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
144 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD?
EPA figures for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD?
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate FWD (2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.