Hyundai Santa FE Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Hyundai Santa FE across 17 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (68). The words owners use most often: “esc off” (18% of reports).
- 147electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- ESC off: mentioned in 27 of 147 complaints (18%)
- Brake switch: mentioned in 9 of 147 complaints (6%)
- Making turn: mentioned in 8 of 147 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 127 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 147 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Hyundai Santa FE electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Santa FE | 3 | 1% | 7,700 |
| 2017 Santa FE | 9 | 1% | 3,000 |
| 2016 Santa FE | 2 | 1% | 82,000 |
| 2014 Santa FE | 11 | 2% | 38,000 |
| 2013 Santa FE | 10 | 2% | 37,400 |
| 2012 Santa FE | 4 | 1% | 76,435 |
| 2011 Santa FE | 7 | 4% | 64,200 |
| 2010 Santa FE | 2 | 1% | 43,000 |
| 2009 Santa FE | 6 | 2% | 81,250 |
| 2008 Santa FE | 16 | 3% | 120,000 |
| 2007 Santa FE | 68 | 10% | 84,200 |
| 2006 Santa FE | 1 | 1% | 11,137 |
| 2005 Santa FE | 2 | 1% | 73,000 |
| 2004 Santa FE | 3 | 1% | 141,560 |
| 2003 Santa FE | 1 | 0% | 150,000 |
| 2002 Santa FE | 1 | 1% | 12,000 |
| 2001 Santa FE | 1 | 0% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Hyundai Santa FE. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The fuel sensor stopped working. Pay to fix it but only lasted 1 month and than stop working again. Electrical. Was driving on highway heard a whining noise and then the car starting stalling. Won't turn on
The sensor comes on and off sporadically for my abs and traction control. I believe there is a short as the lights come on more often on humid days. I have heard this could cause spontaneous combustion of the vehicle given the location of the sensor. I transport 4 young grandchildren in this…
1. Speed sensor- replaced by recall and continue to fail. 2. Rear glass in hatchback, just broke origination from wiper hole in glass while the car was occupied sitting not moving a a parking lot. 3. Steering rattles because a shock damper wears out prematurely. 4. Seats- electric control button…
While driving about 65 mph on the highway all of the warning lights (engine, oil, etc...) came on at the same time and the car just shut down and lost power steering. Luckily i was able to pull over without any problems. The vehicle wouldnt start. It just mad a click when turning the key. All of…
I was driving to work and my esc off light came on. As soon as it came on my brakes got touchy, my entire car started shaking like crazy, & my car would not go over 20-25 miles. I had to press the brakes really hard bc i was afraid that i was going to hit another car.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Santa FEs have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 147 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Hyundai Santa FE. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Santa FE electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Hyundai Santa FE?
The most frequent phrase is “esc off”, in 27 of 147 complaints, followed by “brake switch” (9).
Other Hyundai Santa FE problems
- Engine problems (2,428)
- Power Train problems (933)
- Electrical System problems (851)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (756)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (588)
- Air Bags problems (506)
- Service Brakes problems (439)
- Suspension problems (436)
See all Hyundai Santa FE problems.