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 made a pop noise and started smoking from where the ABS pump is located and my tail lights all started flickering like Christmas lights. I instantly turned the car off and disconnected the battery to prevent an electrical fire. UPON researching- there is a recall for 2015 Santa Fe’s for this exact issue except mine isn’t on the list. I need to talk to someone who has seniority upon this situation because I have called Hyundai Customer service and my local dealership and nothing is being done or nobody cares to resolve this situation. My car is currently at a trusted local garage awaiting repair- I can not tow it back and forth between the garage and a dealership. I rely on my car for my children and work.. I can’t play around waiting for them to inspect it weeks from now. This is a serious issue as my children were also in the car. Everything is VERY similar to the recall on other 2015 Santa Fe’s..
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 84 complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 2
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced at the dealer under the federal safety agency 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 provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 84,882.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the recall repair for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was performed; however while driving at 70 MPH a year later, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the intermediate shaft and the ABS had failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under the federal safety agency 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 back to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no open recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
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
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake...
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a “Check Engine” light on and one or more of the DTC...
- This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC),...
- If the rear wheel hub in the affected vehicles is submerged in salt water, salt water can enter the rear...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- 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 the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Recall number 21V303000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Recall number 20V520000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
5 of 84 owner complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (6%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Engine failure 20Check engine light 12Stalling 12Knocking 10Fire or smoke 6Won't start 6
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