Hyundai 2018 Santa Fe Sport Suspension Recall: Fractured Coil Springs Risk Crash
Hyundai recalls 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles with potentially fractured front coil springs that could cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Affected vehicles are unsold on dealer lots; free front spring replacements before sale.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the coil spring fractures, it can puncture the tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles that may have front coil springs prone to fracturing while driving. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an increased crash risk. The recall began in November 2017, but affected vehicles are unsold on dealer lots and will be fixed before sale. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225013-hyundai-2018-santa-fe-sport-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225013-hyundai-2018-santa-fe-sport-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V577000
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“Hyundai 2018 Santa Fe Sport Suspension Recall: Fractured Coil Springs Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225013-hyundai-2018-santa-fe-sport-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs. Based on NHTSA recall #17V577000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V577000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the front coil springs fracture, they can puncture the tire, causing loss of vehicle control. This increases the risk of a crash due to sudden handling issues while driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the coil springs fracture while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The recall applies to unsold vehicles on dealer lots as of November 6, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule free front spring replacement.
Get Free Front Spring Replacement
Dealers will replace both front coil springs at no cost before the vehicle's sale.
What NHTSA says to do
All of the affected vehicles are currently unsold on dealer lots. Dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge prior to the vehicle's sale. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 167.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 47 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and could fracture under certain driving loads.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V577000 (September 20, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.