Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 0650003 | 03/01/2006 | 10019637 | Abs pump self-check noise. *tt | 04/12/2006 | |
| 0550004 | 06/01/2005 | 10015864 | Abs pump self check noise. also included: 2003-2005 model xg and 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005 model santa fe. *sc | 08/15/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 01/18/2013 | 48000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was previously involved in a crash that was unrelated to the braking system however, after the vehicle was repaired following the crash, the contact was advised that the brakes needed to be adjusted because after bleeding the brakes, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. the contact was ot aware of the exact repair needed to correct the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 48,000. kmj ## vin failed ## | |||
| 12/21/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Both front and rear brakes have been repaired within last 6 or 7 months; however, front brakes pulsate (like abs is engaging) when braking at low speeds for the past several months even before and after brake repairs. on dec 21, 2012, i dropped off my grandson at school and went to park on a street next to the school. the front brakes pulsated when braking to park (about 4 miles per hour) and then the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and i lost all braking power -- coasted to a stop (about 10 feet). i suspect the abs control module is bad for some of the 2005 models. the 2003 and 2004 year model abs control modules have been recalled but apparently not for the 2005 model years. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/09/2005 | 100 | 0 | 04/07/2005 |
| After starting the car each time, and either backing up and then pulling forward or pulling forward, there is a popping sound and a slight vibration in the accelerator pedal. i took the car back to the dealer and was told that it was the motor mounts, then it was the master cylinder. after having my boss who is a mechanic, drive the car, he said that it was neither of those items, and could possibly have someething to do with the drive train or the u-joints. i relayed this information to the service department and they then went back over the car, and said that they had to call their corporate office. after that call, i was informaed that the noise had to do with the abs system, checking itself. but i wonder if this is the case, since it only happens when i am in a forward motion. i enjoy driving this car, and would reccommend it to anyone who asked. it is comfortable, fun to drive and the noise hasn't seemd to alter the operation of the car and any form. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 52600 | ||
| The car dealer is telling me that all 4 tone rings and speed sensors on my hyudai santa fe are bad and need to be replaced. one was replaced 4 months ago under warranty. now they say that the other 3 are bad. i have less than 53,000 miles on my car. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Vehicle was being parked in a parking space in front of a grocery when it started accelerating and my vehicle hit the side of a car in the next parking space which in turn was pushed into the side of a second auto parked in the third space. this is not the only time that this has happened. it has happened 5 or 6 times in the past beginning approximately 2007. it has been taken to 2 dealerships and each time i was told that they couldn't find anything wrong. this is the first time any damage was done to any vehicle. this time when it happened, the auto could not be stopped using the brakes and the auto could not be steered. the other times was at a traffic light or a stop sign and the vehicle was going straight and were not aware of a steering problem. do know that the brakes just barely stopped the vehicle after standing on the brakes with both feet. i now fear serious injury to me, my wife or someone else. this vehicle could very well take us out into a busy intersection. | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 35000 | ||
| The brakes make a noise when stopping and almost ever time when the make the noise there is a pulsating of the brake pedal. the braking system has been checked by a certified mechanic 3 times and he is unable to find a problem. | |||
| 06/13/2010 | 40120 | ||
| The left front coil spring on my 2005 hyundai sante fe broke while taking off from a stop causing the left front tire to blow out and the brake line to be damaged. it was brought to the dealer the spring, on the right hand side of the vehicle was found to be broken as well. both front springs, left tire and brake line were replaced. i asked the service writer at the dealer if he's seen this before and he said he had one other time. this issue should be looked into with the sante fe's as these parts should not have broke on a vehicle with 40,000 miles on it, as well as if i were at highway speed i'm quite sure there would have been a bad accident. | |||
| 04/12/2009 | 53000 | 1 | |
| Braking sometimes causes the motor to race and hard braking makes it worst. this has occurred several times and i felt lucky to avoid an accident. it happens when stopping at about 10-20 miles per hour. dealer always cannot duplicate same result i have seen other complaints on line so it is not my driving. *tr | |||
| 01/28/2008 | 35345 | 1 | |
| During winter driving in snowstorm wiper control arm on driver's side just fell off - making the vehicle impossible to drive due to snow buildup on windshield. it was later discovered that nut holding that arm got loose and was lost. second issue was the windshield that developed a crack in the bottom with no obvious reasons - nothing was hit/ vehicle is always driven with care. dealer refused to fix it under a warranty though it was quite clear that the windshield was defective and crack was getting bigger. 3-rd issue - during wet weather/warm-up the brake light and alternator light are on. took it to dealer 4 times - they could not find the reason - charging is ok/ brakes are fine - the last time the alternator was replaced with new one, but the lights are still on. 4-th issue - brake caliper on rear pass. side is sticking that causes a constant noise and early wear of brake pads/rotor on that side - it was replaced twice already and vehicle only has less than 40k miles on it. *tr | |||
| 01/31/2006 | 1 | ||
| When 2005 santa fe accelerator pedal is depressed it has a delayed reaction. *ts ***nar*** the consumer stated when the delayed acceleration occurred it caused the tires to spin on wet or snow covered pavement. the starter had to turn over much longer than it should before the engine starts. the brakes would catch as if something in the braking system was loose, there was a grinding/rubbing sound when the brakes were partially applied. the consumer believed there was a power steering fluid leak. *jb | |||
| 03/18/2006 | 1000 | 1 | 08/02/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at 15 mph, the abs engaged and the vehicle would not stop. after pumping the brake pedal numerous times it finally stopped. this occurred intermittently three times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the rotors were replaced because of warping, but the problem still persisted. the dealer performed diagnostic testing on the vehicle; however, the problem could not be duplicated. updated 4/11/2006 - the consumer indicated that she didnt have a problem withthe brakes until the rotors and left wheel sensor were replaced. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/10/2006 | 7400 | 3 | 02/28/2005 |
| While driving and stepping on brake pedal had to apply extensive force to the brake pedal. took vehicle to dealer, who claimed brakes were okay. the second problem involved rear door misalignment. the third failure was paint peeling off under the hood. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/13/2007 | 2000 | 3 | 02/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. while driving 50 mph, the steering wheel vibrated. the dealer stated that all four rotors were warped, which caused the failure. the dealer resurfaced the rotors; however, approximately two months later, the failure recurred. the dealer resurfaced the rotors once again; however, approximately four months later, the failure recurred a third time. the dealer refused to replace the rotors and the brakes pads. the failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 20,000. | |||
| 11/29/2005 | 3962 | 2 | |
| 2005 hyundai santa fe resurfaced rotors, vibrating steering wheel and brake pedal. *kb the left front speaker made a noise. *jb | |||
| 11/29/2005 | 3962 | 2 | |
| 2005 hyundai santa fe brake pedal and steering wheel vibrated. rotors had already been resurfaced. *kb the check engine light illuminated. the dealer replaced the canister purge valve. the left speaker was making an noise. *jb | |||