2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport brakes problems

Related recalls

• Recall 21V303000Apr 28, 2021151,205 vehiclesPark outside
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

  Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

  Risk: An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

  Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.

• Recall 20V520000Aug 27, 2020151,205 vehiclesPark outside
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

  Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

  Risk: If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

  Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 8, 2026PABrakesElectrical System

   For a few months- the ABS light, Downhill assist light, and Slippery road light have all been on. Read it could be due to a bad sensor. Then on Saturday July 4th, I turned the car on and the Ebrake light was on but my ebrake was NOT initiated. Car was making a low humming noise on front passenger side of vehicle as well. I read the ebrake light could come on due to low brake fluid, so I wanted to drive it around the block to further try and diagnose the issue. My car then…

   NHTSA complaint #11749067 · source
2. Filed Jun 28, 2026FLBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

   FHW Garage used car dealer [XXX], sold this Hyundai Santa fe 2015 knowing the vehicle is defective. It Stalls and stops in the middle of the road in High Traffic. This Hyundai Santa Fe 2015 Lock up the Steering Wheel, Lock up the breaks, Lock up the gas. it Stalls and stops without Warning then after it freeze and stop it flashes all of the Warning Lights on the dash board. FHW Garage is Falsely Advertising this vehicle in Excellent Condition. Its Advertised on Craigs List,…

   NHTSA complaint #11747002 · source
3. Filed Oct 7, 2025PACrashBrakesElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   Put in reverse to move backwards 5 feet or so the vehicle kept going and moving faster I applied the brake and hitting the brakes as well I didn't wonna hit the parked cars behind me so I put in park thinking that will also help stop the vehicle nothing worked it only stopped after hitting my other car that was parked on the street I tried everything to stop it it just took off I came out a beautiful morning to change the radiator it was dripping from the bottom I purchased…

   NHTSA complaint #11691791 · source
4. Filed Aug 3, 2025AZFireBrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Driving on freeway and noticed smoke. Realized I needed to pull over and brakes weren’t working. Off ramp was at an incline so car came to a stop just in time to get toddler and myself out of vehicle. Car was on fire.

   NHTSA complaint #11678091 · source
5. Filed Jul 26, 2025NCBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   I bought the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe yesterday evening. Upon leaving the dealership I promptly broke for a car in front of me. Immediately the vehicle turned off completely. I put the vehicle in the park and attempted to start the vehicle back up. The vehicle would not start up and begin leaking a prominent scent. Following this, white smoke with the same pungent smell was coming from the engine. I propped the hood and saw the smoke continue to release. I then motioned away…

   NHTSA complaint #11676337 · source
6. Filed Aug 18, 202271,000 miTXTowedBrakesEngine

   The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated he took the vehicle to the dealer to be serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the knock sensor detected a failure and shifted the vehicle into SAFE mode. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11479954 · source
7. Filed May 19, 2022MIBody & StructureBrakes

   The contact co-owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V358000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

   NHTSA complaint #11465337 · source
8. Filed May 13, 2022TXBrakes

   The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (21V303000) (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

   NHTSA complaint #11464576 · source
9. Filed May 6, 202284,882 miFLBrakes

   The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced at the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, after the recall repair was performed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer was made aware of the failure but informed her that she needed to pay out-of-pocket for the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but…

   NHTSA complaint #11463617 · source
10. Filed Feb 11, 202249,000 miTXBrakes

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V520000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, after the recalls were repaired, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to park the vehicle outside as a precaution. The dealer informed the contact that they would call…

    NHTSA complaint #11451521 · source
11. Filed Nov 15, 202158,646 miTXBrakes

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,646

    NHTSA complaint #11440465 · source
12. Filed Sep 3, 2021ORBrakes

    The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer had been notified twice about the recall however, the contact was informed that the dealer was unaware of the recall. The manufacturer had been notified twice about the recall and provided a case number each time. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    NHTSA complaint #11431588 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology