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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has 8 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine
181
Electrical
34
Speed Control
27
Powertrain
23
Steering
16
Suspension
14
Other
14
Lights
10
Brakes
8
Airbags
6
Structure
5
Tires
3
Wheels
3
Fuel System
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 20, 2018SERVICE BRAKES"TAKATA RECALL" MY ABS LIGHTS ARE ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF AS WELL AS THE DOWNHILL LIGHT MOVING AND ST...
Jan 17, 2017SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINETAKATA RECALL I BROUGHT MY CAR 1 YEAR AGO I'VE BEEN DOING MAINTENANCE OIL CHANGE, TUNE UP ON MY CAR,...
May 12, 2014SERVICE BRAKESAFTER PERFORMING A BRAKE INSPECTION I NOTICE DEEP GROOVES WITHIN THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS. THIS IS NOT ...
Mar 10, 2014SERVICE BRAKESWHILE TRAVELING ON STATE PARK ROAD GREENVILLE SC, A MAIL TRUCK WAS STOPPED IN ROAD. AS I APPLIED THE...
Nov 20, 2012SERVICE BRAKESI WAS STOPPED IN A LEFT TURN LANE AND I BELIEVE I WAS THE 8TH OR 9TH VEHICLE IN LINE. I HAD MY FOOT...
Sep 24, 2012SERVICE BRAKESSTOPPED AT A RED LIGHT THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK. *TR
Dec 27, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE DRIVING ON AN OVERPASS AND TURNING TO THE LEFT, I HAD JUST APPLIED THE BRAKES AND WAS APPLYING...
Dec 2, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE ...

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