2001 Hyundai Santa FE Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,434miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE, 4% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,434 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While braking normal to light pressure from 25-5mph on dry paved road, ABS system will turn on and greatly increase stopping distance. There has been more than one instance that I have not been able to stop before a stop light or stopped traffic. There are no ABS codes or ABS idiot lights on in the dash which indicate that anything is wrong. Safety is a large concern. Brought vehicle to dealer and no issue was found, without being requested to pay $1500+ for an entire new ABS. This was after they told me they couldn't find source to the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10274535, filed 2009-06, 120,000 miles“While driving vehicle suddenly lost power and idled. Dealership serviced vehicle 5 times and replaced ignition coil, mass air flow sensor, and 2 other components. But the failure still recurred. Also, vehicle was serviced 3 times for brake failure. Brake pads and rotors were replaced twice. But grinding continued.”
NHTSA complaint #10074086, filed 2004-05, 12,000 miles“I was involved in a auto accident in which another car hit me in the front center of my car and their front right. My speed was 40 miles before brakes applied their speed was about 15. My air bags did not deploy but theirs did. Both fire and rescue personal voice concern about the non deployment of airbags with visual damage to vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #740700, filed 2001-02“The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at highway speeds the vehicle vibrates due to the rotors being warped. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the front brakes were replaced. Since the replacement the contact began to have the problem with the vehicle vibrating. It has been taken to the dealership a total of three times. The first time both front rotors were turned. The second time the front passenger rotors were resurfaced. The last time the front passenger rotor was warped however the dealership resurfaced the front driver and passenger side rotors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154983, filed 2006-04, 36,748 miles“When applying brakes braking distance is not what it should be. Consumer rearended a vehicle while going about 10 MPH, had applied brakes, ABS made noise, and vehicle continued to slide forward. Dealer told consumer she just needed to get used to ABS brakes. Please add additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #882884, filed 2001-03Related 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.
- 10019637Mar 1, 2006Abs pump self-check noise.
- 10015864Jun 1, 2005Abs pump self check noise. Also included: 2003-2005 model xg and 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005 model santa fe.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 4 | 3% |
| 2024 | 13 | 8% |
| 2023 | 27 | 13% |
| 2022 | 11 | 5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 11 | 5% |
| 2019 | 11 | 5% |
| 2018 | 19 | 17% |
| 2017 | 59 | 6% |
| 2016 | 17 | 7% |
| 2015 | 29 | 11% |
| 2014 | 58 | 12% |
| 2013 | 63 | 10% |
| 2012 | 29 | 8% |
| 2011 | 22 | 12% |
| 2010 | 12 | 5% |
| 2009 | 50 | 14% |
| 2008 | 29 | 5% |
| 2007 | 87 | 13% |
| 2006 | 17 | 16% |
| 2005 | 33 | 15% |
| 2004 | 43 | 14% |
| 2003 | 43 | 14% |
| 2002 | 21 | 13% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE
76 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE
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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