2016 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2018 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Hyundai Santa FE | 2018 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 235 | 108 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 111 | 114 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,300 mi | 23,802 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 150 | 53 |
| Power Train | 20 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 5 |
| Steering | 3 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 29 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 17 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
2016 Hyundai Santa FE
2018 Hyundai Santa FE
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.