VIN Decoder Results

KM8SRDHF6JU292712

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

HYUNDAI

Vehicle Model

Santa Fe

Vehicle Trim

SE Ultimate ,Limited Ultimate

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

KM8SRDHF*JU

Manufacturer Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR CO

Model Year

2018

Plant City

ULSAN

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

SOUTH KOREA

Series2

Wagon Body Type

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Drive Type

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

3300.0

Displacement (CI)

201.37835551261

Displacement (L)

3.3

Engine Model

GDI LAMBDA ?

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

290

Engine Manufacturer

HMC

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

Driver Seat Only

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

KM8 World Manufacturer Identifier

SRDHF Vehicle Descriptor Section

6 Check Digit

JU292712 Vehicle Identifier Section

Safety Recalls (2 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2018 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

Source

NHTSA Database

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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.

Consequence: A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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

Campaign: 18V118000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters wer

Campaign: 22V056000

Owner Complaints (107)

Total Complaints

107

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

"On April 13, 2026, I arrived home and parked the vehicle, engaging the traditional shifter into the "Park" position and turning off the engine. After exiting and standing on the ground to retrieve a purse from the cabin, the vehicle spontaneously and..."

ODI #11735250 | Crash reported | Injuries: 1

ENGINE

"My wife was driving the vehicle by the left lane on route 9A northbound on elmsford at a speed around 35 mph. The vehicle suddenly came to stop completely while driving. My wife tried to start it but it didn't start. We called the police to come help..."

ODI #11730527

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