2014 Hyundai Santa Fe · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 58owner reports
- 78,000median miles
- 5involved a crash
Newest report Mar 28, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
58 of the 470 complaints on this car describe brake wear.
Tick what matches of 58 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (21 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2014 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 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can 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 fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Santa Fe
Hyundai and kia abs module fires. Open.
NHTSA summary
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 30,000 and 106,000 miles, from the 23 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“My insurance company said I have an urgent Recall on my vehicle. Recall # 251 ABS fuse replacement. NHTSA# 23V651000. I would like this replaced.”
Filed Mar 28, 2026
“Abs module melted causing the wiring harness to melt. Now the module and harness needs to be replaced and module reprogrammed”
Filed May 12, 2023
“My air bags donât work and the brake system fails. Motor went out recalled and dealership not working on it”
Filed Sep 15, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 5 of 58 reports involved a crash and 8 people were hurt. 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 160 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 96 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 54 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 31 reports
- Vehicle fire 28 reports