2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Brakes Problems
Owners filed 69 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, 7% of all complaints for the year. NHTSA also lists a related ABS module recall (22V056000) tied to under-hood fires. Median mileage at failure was 8,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 69
- 7% of 966
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 8,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of braking ability while decelerating or stopped at a light, sometimes paired with smoke or fire from under the hood.
- Some report the brake pedal being applied at around 35 mph but the vehicle failing to stop, resulting in a collision.
- Several complaints describe smoke, flames, or an engine-compartment fire developing while the vehicle was stopped or slowing down, in some cases leading to a total loss of the vehicle.
- Other owners report the traction control or stability control system cutting engine power for several seconds during turns or after hitting a bump, leaving the vehicle without acceleration in traffic.
- One early complaint describes the brake pedal needing to be pressed multiple times before the vehicle would stop, with the dealer unable to identify a cause.
When 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 26, 2016, latest Mar 26, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 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 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
- NHTSA lists 69 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Santa Fe, which is 7% of the 966 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- Yes. Recall 22V056000, reported in 2022, covers an ABS module malfunction that can cause an under-hood fire; owners are told to park outside away from structures until repaired.
- At what mileage do brake problems occur on the 2017 Santa Fe?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 8,000 miles for brake-related complaints on this model year.
- Were there crashes or fires linked to 2017 Santa Fe brake complaints?
- NHTSA records 4 crashes, 4 fires, and 5 injuries associated with brake complaints for the 2017 Santa Fe.