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2015 Hyundai Santa FE Brakes Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
11%of 255 total for the year
Median mileage
66,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE, 11% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I found ABS alarm message on dashboard. When I visited local dealer shop, it is problem on ABS module. But I heard 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe has recall for ABS module. But dealer shop told me mu car is not included in recall.I just wonder why my car is not available recall. It is same kind of car. I would like they investigate my car is availablr recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11362224, filed 2020-10, 56,000 miles

“I have already replaced the map sensor and the battery last year. Car was shutting off while driving with no warning. Check engine light would stay on. Recently in last couple months noticed issues with the brakes. When applying pressure to brakes while on freeway the steering would shake and feel like I had no control. Just received notice of a brake recall but there is still no remedy. How long do I wait for them to come up with a remedy?”

NHTSA complaint #11376863, filed 2020-11, 95,000 miles

“My 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe has been recalled due to the anti-lock system (ABS) modules that could leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrica short over time. The piston seals in the ABS modules's hydraulic valve could leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit (euc) . An electrical short in the ABS module could increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. The safety recall letter I received 12-24-20 stated to call the nearest Hyundai dealer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment to have this repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11387877, filed 2021-01, 73,000 miles

“In late september we received a recall notification ( campaigne194 ) from the manufacturer stating that a break fluid leak in the anti-lock brake system could cause an electrical short with potential fire in the engine compartment. My wife immediately went to the dealer, fitzgerald Hyundai rockville md, to get it fixed. They said the fix was not ready and that we would be contacted. When told them that we planned to drive to south florida (from just north of washington dc), they brushed off her concern with a careless attitude. …”

NHTSA complaint #11375726, filed 2020-11, 60,000 miles

“2015 Hyundai santa fee I bought new, turbo sport. At 26,750 miles the disc pads on all 4 wheels fell off the steel backing plates. The pads in the front were paper thin and the back were somewhat better. The squealers that warn you of pad thickness never made a sound. Dangerous situation. I'm a 50 year service mechanics, never saw this before. The pads could have caused an accident with lack of stopping. I'm not asking for money back from them, warning owners not to expect the 50k mileage standard for Hyundai vehicles. I called them at headquarters to warn them of this situation. …”

NHTSA complaint #11322804, filed 2020-04, 26,750 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
202543%
2024138%
20232713%
2022115%
202164%
2020115%
2019115%
20181917%
2017596%
2016177%
20152911%
20145812%
20136310%
2012298%
20112212%
2010125%
20095014%
2008295%
20078713%
20061716%
20053315%
20044314%
20034314%
20022113%
200184%

Other parts of the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE

Engine
161 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Lane departure
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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