2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

55owner reports
45,000median miles
1involved a crash

Newest report Apr 21, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

55 of the 346 complaints on this car describe brake wear.

Tick what matches of 55 reports

grinding or squealing

a brake warning light

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (10 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the service brakes, hydraulic covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

22V-056Feb 3, 2022

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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 were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.

NHTSA investigations into the service brakes, hydraulic on the Santa Fe Sport

AQ23-002opened Nov 17, 2023

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · model years 2013 to 2018

Hyundai and kia abs module fires. Open.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kiaâs defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 24,300 and 88,000 miles, from the 17 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“I am concerned about the length of time this recall is taking. My dealership made an appointment for March 15, 2023 and told me it is just to look at it and decide if they need to order the part. This does not sound safe. If something happens between now and then can I hold them responsible. I have made the effort. Can I go to a regular mechanic to have this fixed”
Filed Dec 8, 2022

“The driver smelled smoke, pulled the vehicle over, and could not get out of the vehicle. While stuck in the vehicle, the vehicle caught fire and totally burned into the ground.”
Filed May 14, 2022

“My ABS system light is on. Is there a recall. My car has less than 45,000 miles on it.”
Filed Feb 9, 2022 · 45,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 1 of 55 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.