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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2018 Ford Edge vs 2018 Hyundai Santa FE

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2018 Ford Edge2018 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA complaints787108
Recall campaigns72
Service bulletins (TSBs)142114
Investigations02
Crash reports166
Fire reports34
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)19–2420–24
Median reported incident mileage70,000 mi23,802 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EdgeHyundai Santa FE
Engine42453
Engine and Engine Cooling1703
Power Train7710
Electrical System359
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1712
Back Over Prevention241
Service Brakes187
Fuel/propulsion System195

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light3107
Overheating1770
Misfire / rough idle1690
Vibration / shaking470
Stalling430
Loss of power2312
Hesitation / surging180
Won’t start140

Compare all Ford Edge vs Hyundai Santa FE years →

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.