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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: ABS light or ABS activating

12 of the 357 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
54,000
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

What owners say

Filed Apr 21, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · SC

My ABS Lights the triangle with the ! In the middle goes in and off the down hill control light and the sweet control light all go on when the ABS light goes on my oil was completely dry had to add two quarts while the engine was ticking when started and when accelerating it was making a clicking noise I still had 3000 miles before needed an oil change but like I said it was bone dry and then the drivers seat was going back and not wanting to come back up I’ve only had the car 42 days and it’s having all kinds of problems

Filed Mar 30, 2026 · Acceleration · GA

Abs, traction control lights, emergency braking lights on .. tire sensors are bad. Causing intermittent issue with the lights. For 3 years I've been trying to get my ABS/traction control fixed at Hyundai, that dealership refused to acknowledge there was an issue. I had a code from a car place since I live over an hour away and they said they couldn't use it since it wasn't from them. I have an extended warranty there. Went to another dealership and was immediately told it was the tire sensors. That he used to work at the other dealership and they saw it all the time. I now see Palisades have a tire sensor issue. Heck I've been dealing with this for years, and apparently so are many other Hyundai owners, according to this Hyundai employee. Now they're trying to overcharge me and saying my warranty will only cover a quarter of what they want. My deductible is only 100 if I don't get the work done at the original place, the one that said there isn't a problem. I've had it with Hyundai. They are unsafe and don't care about customer service.

Filed May 13, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA

My ABS and Traction Control lights keep going off, intermittently. They have been doing it for several years.It can be for hours or for days. I took a video of it happening a couple years ago, and photos, also. More recently my speedometer has started jumping. I had the ABS recall performed when it was first implemented. When I've taken my vehicle to Hyundai (twice now specifically for this) they say they can see no codes and will do nothing. From what I have read on the ABS recall, this is what are the symptoms of it. I am under the impression that I have somehow gotten a defective part, even when they did the recall. The recall was that it could cause an engine fire. Today driving home, for a second, downhill, the oil light came on for a second-then went off. I came home and parked. My husband checked. He said there is no oil in the car. That, I imagine is part of the other engine issue this model has. But you would think the oil light would come on sooner and STAY on. He is going to get some oil and then take it to a shop when he gets off work. My main concern is getting the ABS/speedometer fixed as I believe it is from the first recall. The second issue-that is probably a Hyundai "recognized" issue. They just keep telling me nothing is wrong with the ABS/speedometer though. I have photos spanning several year, it falls in line with the recalled issue. Just replace the part already. The last date I went to Hyundai was Monday last week, so I'll put that as the incident date, as I was there for the ABS/speedometer. I had to drive an hour each way to see them twice now to be told they can't do anything. Today the oil light came on.

Filed Nov 13, 2024 · Brakes · GA

All the ABS, Traction Control lights come on at various times. They will stay on for hours to days and then go off. I asked Hyundai to fix it, even took a pic with me when I was there last, and they said there was nothing wrong with it. It still does it. I don't know if anything is actually wrong, a bad sensor, or what. It has been doing it for 2 years. The speed of the vehicle does not matter. When it comes on, it can be from start or during driving. Sometimes restarting will solve it. Not always.

Filed Apr 19, 2023 · Engine · TN

Purchased car used April of 2022. After a couple of months of driving noticed that it was consuming a lot of oil. Thought maybe the oil change was not done right. Went had another oil change. Noticed more oil being consumed. Took to Hyundai dealer for ABS recall. While I was there I told them about the oil. I was then notified about the oil consumption problems. I started the oil consumption test. After a 1000 miles. Hyundai dealer stated oil consumption at an excess rate. Submitted for PA for top engine clean and was denied. I am scared to death that the engine is going to seize up while driving. There was no warning lights that my oil was low.

Filed Nov 21, 2022 · Brakes · 88,000 miles · PA

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Nov 17, 2022 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · FL

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jun 3, 2022 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · FL

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jun 2, 2022 · Brakes · 37,000 miles · AR

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 the federal safety agency 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 stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The contact stated that she felt unsafe driving the vehicle and was concerned that the vehicle would catch on fire while driving or parked. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed May 9, 2022 · Brakes · 54,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. Part distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 22, 2022 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · FL

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 the federal safety agency 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 failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 9, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · GA

My ABS system light is on. Is there a recall. My car has less than 45,000 miles on it.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleReported February 3, 2022 · 357,348 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 22V056000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport abs

Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

12 of 357 owner complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (3%) 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 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Oil consumption 85Check engine light 69Engine failure 59Stalling 43Hesitation 39Knocking 34Jerking 18Loss of power 16Misfire 14Fire or smoke 13Won't shift 12Sunroof shattered 8Shudder 6Adaptive cruise 5Airbag light 5Harsh shifting 5

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