2014 Hyundai Santa Fe: brake failure

Filed Jun 20, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · PA

My 2014 Santa Fe was scheduled for a Recall 251 ABS Brake Failure-Fire hazard. the federal safety agency and Hyundai both advised owners of vehicles associated with this recall to park away from structures and recommended the vehicle not to be driven. Hyundai did not have a solution for roughly 6 months. During that time I kept my vehicle parked and away from structures as recommended for that 251 safety concern. I periodically would start the car and let it run to keep it from failing. I went through an entire winter season waiting for a solution a recall. My car just sat. Extreme weather and susceptible to dirt as it sat outside parked. Finally in May 2024 I was informed that Hyundai had a solution and parts were ready for the 251 recall repair. Well the day I was scheduled to bring my vehicle in to be repaired I went out and attempted to start the vehicle but could not. I tried to jump the battery and it still wouldn’t start so I called the dealer and told them that I couldn’t get the vehicle started. They would not provide a tow so I rescheduled the appointment and I called a tow service the next day. Tow came and checked the battery. The battery was fine. They jumped the battery and the vehicle turned on. the vehicle to a local dealer and they repaired the recalls. The vehicle was driven to the dealer that week. My vehicle’s recalls were completed and I picked up the car a week later. All of a sudden when I went to start the car it would not turn over. I stalled in the lane of travel and avoided a collision. I called a private tow again, towed to the same dealer that did the recall. Engine light came on and they were able to determine that the crank position sensor failed as to the reason for stalling and intermittent starting. $600 later they repaired it. I left and the next day my car wouldn’t start again. I associated this with the 251 recall and wear as it sat dormant for too many months. Hyundai refused to provide Goodwill or reimbursement for the crankshaft repair.

Filed May 6, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · 92,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH on a highway exit ramp, she depressed the brake pedal and the "ABS" and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not slowing and was vibrating while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the brake pedal was very soft while being depressed and the vehicle was stalling. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and replaced the brake seals and other unknown brake parts. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the brake failure reoccurred along with the engine stalling. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Nov 2, 2023 · Brakes · MO · crash · 2 injuries

I was driving down the interstate at the speed limit of 60mph, traffic slowed down then totally stopped. I was at a safe distance to stop, i began tapping on the brakes and i had no brakes. the brake pedal was hard no give in the pedal which caused me to rear end a stopped vehicle doing 60 MPH with me and my son in the vehicle. We went by ambulance to go to the emergency room. The car was declared a total loss by AAA. This happened on September 19th 2023. My safety and my son along with everyone driving on the interstate was at risk because of total brake failure. There were no warning lights present or malfunction indicator lights warnings at all. My son and I, are lucky to be alive.

Filed Sep 18, 2022 · Brakes · TX · crash · 1 injury

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe are not safe vehicles as I have experienced many issues with this vehicle since purchase such as several recalls and recently the motor gave out. Due to recent class action lawsuit on this vehicle the dealer replaced the motor for free. My daughter recently reported to me the brakes appeared to not work properly and she planned to take it to the dealer on Monday, but over the weekend the brakes failed resulting in her crashing into a tree. My daughter could have been killed due to safety issues with this vehicle. The car is a total loss. These vehicles are not safe and should be pulled off the road. The first dangerous issue was the vehicle stalling in traffic as the motor malfunctioned and now the brakes. Please advise.

Filed Mar 15, 2021 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · UT · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, her brakes failed to operate as needed and collided into another vehicle. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights had appeared on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The contact stated that all airbags deployed upon impact. The authorities were called to the scene as a grayish smoke began to emit from her vehicle. No fire had ignited from the smoke and a police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where her insurance later deemed the vehicle a total loss. The contact did seek medical treatment by her doctor for inflammation to several areas of her body, as well as bruises to her right leg, chest, and left arm. No other injuries were reported. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was 106,000. *dt*jb*dt

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Brakes · 89,060 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 50 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 89,060.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Brakes · 11,166 miles · CO

June15,2015 experienced complete brake failure while driving near home.somehow made it into my driveway w/o incident. Had vehicle towed to dealership that afternoon. Dealer confirmed brake failure due to total loss of all brake fluid, "verified no brakes & master cylinder empty, found brake fluid leaking from ABS module brake lines. Tighten all (16) brake lines." dealer svs told me the lines had not been tightened at the factory.