2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 49owner reports
- 77,000median miles
- 4involved a crash
Newest report Apr 1, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
49 of the 319 complaints on this car describe brake wear.
Tick what matches of 49 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (7 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the service brakes, hydraulic cover the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 237. This recall is an expansion of recall 22V-056.
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
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
Hyundai and kia abs module fires. Open.
NHTSA summary
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 35,000 and 152,000 miles, from the 11 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“I was told by a mechanic that something electrical is wrong with the vehicle it causes the engine to misfire. Different issue than before.”
Filed Apr 1, 2026
“Driving on the highway my Hyundai begins braking and cannot be stopped even though the Automatic braking system was disengaged. Dealt with the dealerships and they all provide no help at all. I have brought this to two different dealerships and they just have excuses. This is a known issue with Hyundai and needs to be addressed.”
Filed Sep 4, 2024
“Itâs been 3 months since recall notice and Hyundai still is not able to fix my auto. Concerned over possibility of it catching fire!”
Filed May 4, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 4 of 49 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.
Other problems on this car
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 83 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 83 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 62 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 53 reports