Brake Light problems of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

Nine problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2007 Santa Fe.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2022

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, he was informed that the brake lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the esc warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2015

Bought the car used, 2007 Santa Fe with 71k miles on it. 2 months after I got the vehicle, the esc off light started intermittently coming on. Then one day it stayed on and that same day the check engine light came on. I noticed the next day that my brake lights would not come on when pressing the brake and that my cruise control would not engage at all. The esc off light will not be on when I first get in the car, but the minute I hit the brakes, it comes on and stays on. Ever since the first day the check engine light came on, it has stayed on since. I believe this may be part of an earlier recall, but my specific vehicle did not fall under that recall.

3 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while attempting to put the vehicle into drive from the park position, the vehicle would not shift. The contact stated that while at a completed stop the contact was made aware by another motorist that the vehicles brake lights were not illuminating. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the vehicles instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic), 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic) or 11v472000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Wh.

4 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was experiencing the failure in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. Mf.

5 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2013

Brake light module fails to light up, which causes higher risk of collision. There is recall on this, but this does not cover my vehicle. This vehicle has multiple problems, all of which are hazards. The gas gauge needle does not function properly, and shows erratic gas usage, even showing the low fuel light right after filling up. The esc light stays on, which causes the engine light to stay on. And the vehicle will hesitate at times when the gas pedal is depressed. All of these issues have been reported by other Santa Fe owners.

6 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2013

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the brake esc warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to go into reverse or park and the esc brake light illuminated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

7 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2012

Electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light illuminates, brake lights inoperable. Turning off vehicle and restarting temporarily restores function. Exact same symptoms as NHTSA campaign 09v122000 but Hyundai dealer and customer assistance center claim vehicle is not part of this campaign.

8 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2012

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, she noticed that the brake lights were not illuminating. The contact also stated that the electronic stability control warning light was illuminated permanently and indicated that the electronic stability control (esc) was off. In addition, the contact stated that the cruise control failed although the cruise control light would illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to dealer and repairs were not made. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The current and approximate failure mileage was 81,300.

9 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2010

My esc light comes on and goes off intermittently while driving, this has been happening for probably the past year. I have never noticed any effect on the performance of the vehicle and since I didn't know what esc was I did not pay it a great deal of attention to it. My passenger air bag light also does this "coming on and going off thing" so I assumed it was a weird dash light glitch. About 4 months ago vehicle started having electrical problems (power door locks sometimes stop working). Finally today I noticed my rear brake lights were not coming on. . . Obviously I was very concerned and called Hyundai to find out if there were any recalls. Hyundai gave me a case # but said my vehicle is not covered under current recall, so I am not sure if anything is wrong?.


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