How many brake complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 25 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Santa Fe, which is 12% of the 210 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2023 Santa Fe brakes?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2023 Santa Fe.

At what mileage do 2023 Santa Fe brake problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 10,378 miles.

What kind of brake problems do owners report?

Owners describe pedal lockups or hard-to-press pedals, pulsation and shuddering linked to warped rotors, and unexpected auto-braking events, including one crash with injuries.

How does 2023 compare to other Santa Fe years for brake complaints?

The 2023 model's 12% brake complaint share is higher than most recent years like 2021 (4%) and 2022 (6%), but lower than 2018's 17% share.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, 12% of its 210 total complaints for the year. Owners report brake pedal lockups, pulsation, warped rotors, and phantom auto-braking, at a median mileage of 10,378 miles. No related recall is listed.

Brakes complaints: 25; 12% of 210
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 10,378 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe the brake pedal locking up or becoming very hard to press, sometimes on first start of the day, occasionally requiring extra force before the vehicle would start moving.
Several report brake pulsation or shuddering felt through the pedal and steering wheel when slowing down, with some tracing it to warped brake rotors discovered by a dealer.
Multiple complaints describe the vehicle auto-braking or phantom emergency braking on the highway with no obstacle present, sometimes triggering warnings that adaptive cruise conditions were not met.
One driver reported the brakes failed to stop the car while parking despite full pedal pressure, resulting in a crash into a building and injuries.
Some owners noted dashboard warning lights (ABS, downhill assist, traction control, blind spot) illuminating alongside brake symptoms while driving.

When 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 2, 2023, latest Sep 23, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2023 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Santa Fe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201014 (5%)
201127 (15%)
201230 (8%)
201372 (12%)
201467 (14%)
201529 (11%)
201619 (8%)
201769 (7%)
201819 (17%)
201914 (7%)
202010 (5%)
20216 (4%)
202211 (6%)
202325 (12%)
202413 (9%)
20254 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe have?: NHTSA lists 25 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Santa Fe, which is 12% of the 210 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2023 Santa Fe brakes?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2023 Santa Fe.
At what mileage do 2023 Santa Fe brake problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 10,378 miles.
What kind of brake problems do owners report?: Owners describe pedal lockups or hard-to-press pedals, pulsation and shuddering linked to warped rotors, and unexpected auto-braking events, including one crash with injuries.
How does 2023 compare to other Santa Fe years for brake complaints?: The 2023 model's 12% brake complaint share is higher than most recent years like 2021 (4%) and 2022 (6%), but lower than 2018's 17% share.