2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Antilock › ABS warning light
  3
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  1

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  429%
• 25k–50k
  321%
• 50k–75k
  214%
• 75k–100k
  214%
• 100k–150k
  214%
• 150k+
  17%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway of her residence, her husband attempted to start the vehicle using the key fob but the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that as her husband approached the vehicle, he noticed a significant amount of smoke and flames inside the vehicle. Additionally, the doors of the vehicle failed to unlock. The contact stated that her husband was able to open the doors and extinguished the fire with the assistance of the fire department. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger's side of the vehicle burned significantly. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was totaled. The contact later became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), which she related to the failure. …

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light was illuminated along with other unknown warning lights. The contact stated that she turned the vehicle off and on however, the light remained illuminated. The contact stated that she decided to drive the vehicle to see if the light would turn off however, the light remained illuminated. The contact stated that she went to an independent mechanic who advised her to contact the Hyundai dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The contact stated that she had received a recall notice for over a month for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the letter stated that a remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while reversing in the driveway, the vehicle stopped abruptly and lost motive power. The ABS, traction control, and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The contact stated as he turned off the vehicle and restarted it, the vehicle became operative. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while driving forward and while reversing. Additionally, the contact stated that the ABS warning light, the traction control warning light, and an unknown warning light had remained illuminated. …

The contact's wife owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the ABS, traction control, the Hill Descent assist, and parking brake warning lights illuminated; however, the following day, all the warning lights had disappeared. Two weeks later, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The contact called the dealer and they confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact was provided an estimate by the dealer for a diagnostic test to be performed on the vehicle and the contact declined. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Dash Bootstrap Components (DBC) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was not able to duplicate the failure. The dealer later replaced the inhibitor switch. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 17,947. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut off. Additionally, the vehicle had experienced several electrical failures including the headlights randomly turning off and on and the vehicle not immediately starting. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 88,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and had the vehicle serviced at the dealer once parts were available. After the recall repair was performed, the vehicle failed to accelerate from a stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the dealer and was advised to bring the vehicle back to the dealer for an inspection. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure and provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 149,000.

The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The local dealer was contacted and a recall repair appointment was scheduled for August 10, 2022. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brake, Hydraulics). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed her that a diagnostic test was needed before the vehicle could be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

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