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2023 Hyundai Santa FE Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 09/08/2026

22Service Brakes complaints
10.6%Of all 207 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other59 · 28.5%
POWER TRAIN43 · 20.8%
ENGINE35 · 16.9%
SERVICE BRAKES22 · 10.6%

Share of the 207 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE overview page.

What owners report

“I purchased my 2023 Santa Fe brand new off the show room floor in Jan 2024. After about 6k miles when braking on the highway…”NHTSA complaint 11630804 — filed 12/15/2024
“Brake rotors warped. Beginning at approximately 5k miles, the steering began exhibiting a juddering upon applying braking. Over time, the juddering became more pronounced. At…”NHTSA complaint 11621614 — filed 10/23/2024
“Unknown issue, but the car has auto braked 2x on the interstate going 65mph. No cars were around me nor any objects in the road…”NHTSA complaint 11586128 — filed 04/30/2024

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE: 22 of 207 complaints on file (10.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have in total?

207 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.