2008 Hyundai Santa Fe brakes problems

Filed Jul 28, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO

Seem like it burns oil quick

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Brakes · MD · crash

be guessed ABS malfunction, on 11/03/2022 on highway in bumper-to-bumper situation.speed around 40 Mph. the car front Suddenly hit braking hard, I had followed immediately hitting the braking hard but at some point became lost brake and collied at the car front, this a second time, I had another very similar situation years ago but avoided collision

Filed Sep 13, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · 140,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer after receiving notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V936000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 12V354000 (Air Bags). The dealer diagnosed the vehicle that the brake lamp switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that while driving, the TPMS, passenger seat belt, and the ESC warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Nov 11, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 134,504 miles · IL

This morning (11/11/18) I was traveling with my wife and kids on highway I-290 eastbound approx. 60 MPH, when our car has started accelerating without me pressing down gas pedal. I hit the brakes, however car was still accelerating and the only way to slow it down was to put it on neutral (I was already speeding over 80mph). When I did it, RPM were at 7000 per min. And didn't go down a bit. I pulled over and turn the engine off. When started back , engine was working at normal level RPM's and reacted to gas pedal movement. I've decided to continue drive to our destination. After few minutes of drive, it happens again! This accelerations were unintended by me and put my family at risk. It's very dangerous and can cause accident and even death. My wife is driving this car daily and she wouldn't know how to handle it if it would happened to her. This should be investigated.

Filed Apr 29, 2018 · Brakes · 790,000 miles · NY

Vehicle is stationary...I purchased this used vehicle a few years ago and have recently had a problem with the brake light switch along with other problems .key will not turn while in park requiring the need to push in shift lock release button , moving to neutral so the key will turn and start the vehicle. I have found that there is a recall for these exact problems, but when I enter my VIN# ther is no recall listed. Is it possible that this recall was fixed by dealer before I bought the vehicle, and if so, the problem is back can I still have the vehicle repaired free under this recall ? Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 160,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the emergency brake would erroneously activate while operating the vehicle. If the vehicle had not been warmed up for at least 15 minutes, the failure would occur. The contact stated that the failure would only occur in cold weather temperatures. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the emergency brake and ESC suddenly activated and the speed reduced to 10 MPH. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown dealer in jamesville, wi was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed May 17, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 124,000 miles · WV

I was driving at a low speed, making a left-hand turn when the car lost all power. No brakes, no steering. I was able to get the car into a driveway. I was able to restart . About 1 hour later the same thing, only this time I was making a left-hand turn across a very busy city street.. I was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle. This is very dangerous and will probably sell the car & tell the new owners about my issue. I have not taken it to a garage, as the closest hyundai shop to me is an hour away. I do not feel safe driving that far.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 120,000 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hydroplane without warning. The contact stated that the steering failed and, due to the contact attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle began to spin. The vehicle crashed into the road divider. The passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received shoulder and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball bearings on the front axle were worn out. The tie rods were replaced, but the calipers needed to be replaced also. The vehicle was repaired. The body of the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the ESC and ABS sensors illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 110,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving 60 MPH, the brakes failed to disengage after the brake pedal was depressed and a burning odor was noticed. The anti-lock braking system and the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from all four tires. The contact left the vehicle idling for awhile and the smoke stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic and electrical control units failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 134,000 miles · MA

When driving and you hit the breaks, the vehicle attempts to stall, or if you use the high or low breams the radio shuts off and the GPS turns on or you loses it all, while on high way way if you use your high or low beams the engine starts to stall then keeps going causing the vehicle behind you have to break quickly to avoid hitting you as you loose all power for a matter of seconds this happen while moving or parked, I mhave installed two new alternators in the past three weeks and the problem coniinues