2003 Hyundai Santa Fe: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 1, 2024 · Brakes · WA

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the ABS system activated, and there was an abnormal shuddering in the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Brakes · 118,867 miles · TX

Today 6/17 I was driving at speed limit, everything was fine just like a regular rainy day, I was braking like a should with time and distance. I come to a stop light and then continue, I started to feel that the car would suddenly slow down by itself like if it was braking on its own,and stopped in the middle of the street, the car was stuck the brakes were engaged and would not release. The ABS and tcs off lights stayed on and my car was no longer operational. I purchased this car on 8/11/14 santa fe VIN#[xxx] year 2003(odometer reader 1100311) model santa fe gls/xl. They even sold me an extended warranty for 24 month. At hub hyundai 17007 katy freeway, katy, tx 77094. I need to know if there has been a recall for this issue for this year model. My car was towed and now sitting in my driveway with locked breaks. I greatly appreciate your help with this issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · CA

At slow speeds, while lightly applying brakes, ABS causes chatter and extends stopping distance.

Filed May 31, 2012 · Brakes · 91,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brake light would fluctuate on and off. The brake light would only remain erroneously illuminated until the contact added more brake fluid to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised the contact that the ABS control unit module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v131000(service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module ), but the contact stated that the remedy for the recall did not repair the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 95,899 miles · NY · crash

While driving to work , vehicle in front of me stopped abruptly , I stepped hard on the brake pedal I was going approx. 30 MPH, the brake pedal pulsated ( ABS activating) for a second or 2 and stopped ,and the brake pedal suddenly sank to the floor,the vehicle kept going, I pulled the emergency brake to try to stop , but it was too late I ran into the vehicle in front of me causing considerable damage to both vehicles. I contacted hyundai dealer and was told it is not a defect and also is not under warranty. I now have to have the car fixed at my own expense. I feel a recall by hyundai should be initiated since this seems to be common defect, please help!

Filed Mar 6, 2006 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · MA

I drive a 2003 hyundai santa fe 3.5l v6. On thursday, march 2, 2006, I was driving slowly down a steep, snowy hill in my neighborhood. When I applied the brakes to slow the car in order to maintain control in the snow, the brake pedal kicked back and the brakes would not engage completely. They felt as though there was a mass of something solid blocking the pedal from depressing all the way. I pressed harder on the brake pedal, released the pedal, pressed it again, but nothing I did kept my car from continuing to propel itself downhill. I nearly sides wiped a parked car because, as my speed increased, the santa fe slid out of control on the snow. Only by some miracle was the rest of this busy neighborhood street empty. I finally regained control at the bottom of the hill. After that incident, the brakes worked fine. But this was not the first time this dangerous failure had occurred. And that seems to be the pattern of this problem: one or more incidents on a wet or snowy day followed by normal operation. In april of 2004, the original problem developed. Any time I tried to stop on a wet or snowy street, the brakes would slow the car, but not stop it completely. At that time, hyundai did find a problem. My service receipt says the ABS actuator was bad, the ecu was reprogrammed, and the hydraulic unit failed and was replaced. However, this time, on march 3, 2006, even though the santa fe brakes had failed in the exact same way as 2 years ago, hyundai found no problem in the diagnostic it ran and did not attempt to make any repair. They actually told me that this is the way that the ABS is supposed to work. I am certain that my brakes will fail again, but until my hyundai dealer says there is a problem, they'd like me to believe there isn't one. I'll try to remember that the next time I roll down a snow-covered hill.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Brakes · MA · crash

On september 29, 2005 I was pulling into a space to park my vehicle I was proceeding at approximately 10 miles per hour or less I applied the brake and it was hard but the vehicle did not stop the car continued to roll into a parked car which received $58.77 worth of damage proceeding home as I approached a red light I slowed down and the brakes did not stop the vehicle I used my emergency brake to stop the car before I rolled into a car stopped at the lights. I had to use the emergency brake twice more getting home,I called hyundai roadside assisstance to have the vehicle flat bedded to lia hyundai of enfield upon calling hyundai roadside assisstance the gentleman told me that their had been a letter sent out about a reprogram to the ABS on santa fe's I also contacted hyundai consumer affairs department and informed them of my problem and they told me they would forward me a letter requesting certain things pertaining to my vehicle and the problem I had part of that request was for colored pictures of my vehicle. My wife and I drove to lia and took digital pictures of my vehicle. We found a service bulletin on the front seat of my vehicle hyundai #04-01-002 dated march 4, 2005 subject (hydraulic electronic control unit hecu reprogramming. This also said it was for 2003 and 2004 my santa fe vehicles equipped with 3.5l v6 engines. My vehicle is a 2.7l v6 engine. Their representatives on 11-2-05 to inspected my vehicle I received a letter on friday 11-25-05 that they found no malfunctions or defects with the brake system. They also said that their inspector was unable to duplicate the condition I indicated caused my accident. My insurance adjuster inspected my vehicle on october 10, 2005 tje inspector's report states that craig the service manager said there is a brake problem and as yet had not been diagnosed. Tech drove vehicle and brake pedal pushed back while trying to stop.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Brakes · 28,382 miles · IL · crash

Check engine light was displayed. While driving at a low speed toward a red traffic light, I applied the brakes with no results. The pedal went all the way to the floor. Released, re-applied - still no brakes. This failure resulted in the car crashing into the vehicle ahead of it that was waiting at the red stop light. Brought the vehicle into the dealer. They could not find any problems. I was charged .5 labor hours ($46.50) and sent on my way with no resolution or explanation of what caused the loss of brakes and resulting accident. On this same service day, after consulting with hyundai consumer affairs, I brought the vehicle to a 2nd hyundai dealer for a second opinion/inspection. I was charged another $19.95 but again, service could not identify a problem. After further research into the history of service on this new vehicle, I confirmed that it was serviced in april 2004 as a result of a recall notice I received (recall no. 065 - ABS reprogramming). Although the service ticket indicated the correction included "performing recall #065. Hecu reprogramming", the summary and description of consequence listed in your the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v131000 is exactly what happened on the date of my accident. The day of the accident, I had my vehicle through a car wash. Neither hyundai dealer questioned whether the brake pad may have been wet and/or acknowledged that just over a year earlier, this vehicle was brought in under a recall involving the ABS, the consequence of an extended stopping distance occurring and a possible crash resulting. In november 2004 (after the recall service was performed), the vehicle again displayed the check engine light. It was brought into the dealer, service could not identify any problems on inspection. The events and history leading to the current failure seems to indicate that the previous recall work performed was not effective. My follow up call to hyundai consumer affairs has not been returned to date.

Filed May 13, 2005 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · PA

While driving at low speeds and applying the brakes,there was extended stopping distance which increased the possibility of an accident. Currently, the manufacturer was conducting a recall on the ABS electronic control unit. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak the dealer stated that unless they could reproduce the symptom when they performed a test drive and if they could show a specific code number, the computer would not allow this problem to be fixed. Recall campaign #04v131000. *sc

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Brakes · 250 miles · MI

Since the purchase of my vehicle, I have experience problems with the ABS system, similar to those included in the recall of the 3.5l santa fe's. I know that recalls are VIN specific, but I feel that hyundai and the federal safety agency should look into recalling the 2.7l lx santa fe also. My concern is that when stopping the ABS will intermittently activate causing the braking distance to increase. When it activates, there is a rumbling noise and vibration and the vehicle will not stop at a safe distance. At many times, I have run through stop signs or entered too far into intersections at red lights due to the brake failure. Sometimes I have to hit a bump or ice for this to occur, but more times than not, I am on a smooth, dry surface when it happens. I have mentioned this to the dealer on more than one occasion and they expect me to believe that this is normal ABS function.

Filed Sep 7, 2004 · Brakes · 13,000 miles · MI

At approx 13,000 miles I noticed a horrible grinding noise while applying brakes at hwy speeds. At first the noise was only present at hwy speeds but then after a couple hundred miles began to appear at all speeds. Dealer stated that a pin fell out causing a caliper to freeze thus causing my brake pads to completely wear out! Metal on metal...no brakes and the dealer refused to give me a loaner! Just one of many problems with my santa fe! I've complained in the past about the ABS kicking in when not needed and the noises and vibration that it makes and was told that it was normal. Now I'm not sure.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Acceleration · 2,000 miles · IL

We purchased our 2003 hyundai sante fe november of 2003. It is a 2003 model with a 3.5 liter engine. After having the car a couple of months, we started having a lurching problem when sitting at stop light. It would feel as if someone bumped into you from the rear. We brought the car in and were told that this was due to an ABS problem. They serviced the car for the recalls that were current, and explained to us that they could not duplicate the problem, but it should be ok now with the recall servicing they had done. The car continued to have the problem, doing it several times a day. Just recently I was parked in a parking lot. I started the car, applied my foot to the brake and shifted the car into reverse. The car engine suddenly revved very loudly, and the car lurched backwards about 6 feet, almost hitting some people who were parked behind me in the opposite spaces, putting groceries in their car. I had to place a lot of pressure on the brake to avoid the car going further than the six feet before the engine stopped revving. The car is now at the dealer, whom I hope will be able to help with the issue.