2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 59 brakes complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 17% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 31,500 miles. Recall 22V056000 covers an ABS module defect tied to fire risk, with owners told to park outside.
- Brakes complaints
- 59
- 17% of 350
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 31,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brakes and steering wheel locked up simultaneously during a low-speed turn, resulting in a crash into a median.
- ABS warning light illuminated, with owners asking dealers whether the vehicle was covered under a recall.
- Vehicles caught fire, in one case producing visible smoke and flames while parked in a driveway, linked to the ABS module recall.
- Owners confirmed to be part of recall campaign 22V056000 but reported the replacement part was unavailable at the dealer.
- Emergency braking system warning disabled adaptive cruise control repeatedly, with dealers unable to resolve the issue after multiple visits despite sensor cleaning.
When 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport brake complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 14, 2017, latest Apr 21, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
- NHTSA 22V056000Feb 3, 2022Brakes357,348 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
Brakes complaints by Santa Fe Sport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brakes complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- NHTSA lists 59 brakes complaints for the 2017 Santa Fe Sport, which is 17% of the 350 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- Yes. Recall 22V056000 covers 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles for an ABS module that could malfunction and pose a fire risk. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the repair is done.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2017 Santa Fe Sport?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 31,500 miles at the time of failure for brakes-related complaints.
- Did the 2017 Santa Fe Sport brake issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 2 fires among the brakes complaints for the 2017 Santa Fe Sport, with 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2017 Santa Fe Sport compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 model's 59 brakes complaints and 17% share are higher than 2016 (6 complaints, 9%) and 2018 (49 complaints, 15%), but lower in share than 2013 through 2015.