2007 Hyundai Santa Fe: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 12, 2026 · Engine · 96,538 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and discovered that there was oil leaking from the valve cover onto the alternator. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the battery, check engine, and ABS warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle intermittently stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to return to normal operation. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator was covered in oil from the head gasket leak, and the alternator was failing. The independent mechanic stated that the alternator and head gasket needed to be replaced. The contact researched and became aware of Voluntary Service Campaign: MC-10245012-0001. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,538.

Filed Dec 21, 2022 · Engine · 200,169 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, excessive force was needed to depress the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact also stated that when he exited the vehicle, there was fluid leaking from underneath the engine compartment. The check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was then taken to an unknown local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,169.

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · OH

Driving down the street the ABS, brake and ESC light came on and wouldn't go off, there was also a buzzing sound going on.took the car home and turned it off and the sensor from that unit stayed on making a buzzing sound even after the car was turned off.

Filed Jul 11, 2020 · Brakes · GA

Hyundai issued a recall recently related to the ABS module, which can result in a fire. I called hyundai and scheduled a service appointment in advance, and after waiting for an hour on the day of the appointment was told that they would need to order parts. They knew the problem and what needed to be replaced before I came for the appointment, this does not make sense and puts drivers in danger by extending time spent driving with this combustion hazard. It has now been two weeks (on monday) since the hyundai dealership ordered the parts and I still have not received a call back to schedule the repair. I called last week to check in and they said that the part still had not been received and that they would call me when it arrived. Given that this is a serious safety hazard that has the potential to cause serious injury or death, it seems totally unacceptable that hyundai is taking this long and not providing a safe alternative vehicle while affected customers are waiting on the parts.

Filed May 5, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 79,000 miles · MI

Car has recall. Dealer told me to bring it in they would fix it. Dealer then tells me corporate hyundai will not allow them to do the work even though dealer has the part. An electrical short within the ABS module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · AL

Sensors -are bad. Have to turn off ESC to keep from ABS pulling me off the road. Feels like brakes are falling out. Someone else I saw said she had same issue. I paid over $2,000 to get brakes fixed at dealership-never fixed issue. I turn off button only give me a chance to drive.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · WI

I own a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The air bag light, engine check light, the electric stability control (ESC) light , ABS and the traction control light illuminated steadily on the dash, when the vehicle is turned on. The gas gauge sometimes works even when the tank was full. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that the failures were not recall related. The manufacturer was notified of the failures but restated the position of the dealer, offering no help. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 83,100 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the check engine light, battery light, ecs light, and ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the crank shaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,100.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 75,000 miles · NY

3/18 driving down a road hit a large pothole ESC off and ABS lights pop on the dash press the ESC button which did nothing.I stop in a parking lot turn the car off and then back on the lights came back on as I pulled away the lights turned off. 3/19 I was driving at about 25-30 and all of a sudden the ESC off and ABS lights came one once again I park at the grocery store to shop. Leaving the grocery store I turn on the vehicle on the dash the same lights are light up as I pull away they turn off the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v122000 is a recall in place for this issue on my make and model vehicle but it starts for the santa fes that were manufactured from april of 2007 and further. My santa fe was manufactured in mid march of 2007 please look into adding my vehicle to the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v122000.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 90,169 miles · CA

When pressing on the brakes, the antilock braking system ABS will activate whether slowing at 10 MPH to and intersection or slowing at 50 MPH in traffic. While driving, the ESC and ABS warning lights come on at the same time. The brakes and warning lights come on on asphalt streets in good shape, on bumpy roads, or going over speed bumps. The ABS activated when coming to an intersection preventing the car from stopping at the stop light. South bay hyundai in torrance ca says its the ABS control module and will replace it for $2300.00 and we cannot have our car back for 4 days. The vehicle is in very good shape. Purchased august 2007. Has 90169 miles.

Filed Dec 11, 2012 · Brakes · 36,801 miles · VA

Brakes did not engage on initial start on mornings where temperature was below 50 degrees f. Brake pedal was hard, did not move toward the floor more than 1/2", and did not engage brakes with firm steady pressure. After pumping brake pedal several times, pressure was felt in the pedal, which slowly moved toward the floor, and brakes engaged. Even when the brake pedal was being depressed hard and steady, the car did not slow, and ABS did not engage. Dealership was unable to find problem after keeping the car for 4 days. Tire store identified source as faulty brake booster, replaced part, and the car has been stopping as expected since repair. I have retained the faulty booster.