2011 Hyundai Santa FE brakes problems
23 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while entering a parking area at 10 MPH, the brake failed to engage as the brake warning light failed to illuminate. The contact attempted to avoid a crash however, crashed into an ice embankment. The contact sustained injuries to both hands. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The contact also stated that NHTSA campaign number 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic) letter was received after the crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle was making an abnormal noise coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,759.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE
- Engine 71 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints