2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 21%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 21% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Nothing has happened yet but ABS,ESC,dbc and parking brake light all on. I have looked this up and it seems this is happening to many of these vehicles. I'm just wondering why a recall has not been approved, for all these systems are serious safety issues. I'm bringing mine to the dealership monday but was told I would more than likely be responsible for payment of this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11160955, filed 2018-12, 74,500 miles“Suv stalled out on expressway at 50mph. The engine made a loud tapping noise then engline and oil light appeared on dashboard. I coasted down the exit ramp nearly being hit by merging traffic. The brakes became hard and costed to stop sign. I was able to get to next block to my home by placing car in park and restarting . The engine at this point sounds like a woodpecker tapping on wood. My vehicle has been towed to dealership and awaiting warranty repair.authorization. This event mirror the recall issued by Hyundai and NHTSA#17v-226. …”
NHTSA complaint #11101480, filed 2018-06, 69,000 miles“Abs sensors going bad on these models. Happend today when I was just sitting with SUV running. Got a c1209 bad right rear sensor, read up on it and more people have had multiple failures with this. Some stated they got recalls depending on where they live and others didn't.”
NHTSA complaint #11150757, filed 2018-11, 61,000 miles“Reset brake light assembly shorts out every year. This has been an on going issue since I have owned the car and the dealer always seems to be reluctant to repair it. This needs a recall urgentlet!”
NHTSA complaint #11180344, filed 2019-02, 89,000 miles“I requested Engine oil consumption tests on November 12, 2020 and March 27,2021 at Vandergriff Huyndai, Arlington, Tx. Nothing was resolved,. I have been adding oil myself and getting oil changes regularly since. At 146,000 miles it's been worse. After just 2,000 miles after an oil change it was below low, my mechanic topped it off 3 weeks ago and I've had to add oil since. Took my car to Jerry's Huyndai, Weatherford, Texas on December 29,2025. Due to oil consumption, smoke, smell, and I'm wondering if the vibrating is from the engine or if I need new spark plugs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11708416, filed 2026-01Related recalls
- 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra…Covers: Hyundai Santa FE Sport 2013, Tucson 2010–2013, 2015, Elantra 2011–2015 +9 more
- 21V303000Apr 28, 2021Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module…Covers: Hyundai Santa FE Sport 2013–2015
- 20V520000Aug 27, 2020Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module…Covers: Hyundai Santa FE Sport 2013–2015
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10173548Mar 25, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10163866Jul 23, 2019This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel…
- 10163288Jun 20, 2019This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel…
- 10110933Mar 9, 2017If the rear wheel hub in the affected vehicles is submerged in salt water, salt water can enter the rear wheel speed sensor housing and may interrupt the rear wheel speed sensor…
- 10110912Feb 2, 2017If the rear wheel hub in the affected vehicles is submerged in salt water, salt water can enter the rear wheel speed sensor housing and may interrupt the rear wheel speed sensor…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
109 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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