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Vehicle recall 04V131000 · March 16, 2004

2003-2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5 liter V-6 engines, 4-wheel drive and antilock braking systems (ABS), if the brake pedal is depressed at speeds between 3 and…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5 liter V-6 engines, 4-wheel drive and antilock braking systems (ABS), if the brake pedal is depressed at speeds between 3 and 12 MPH when the brake pad friction surfaces are wet, a vibration may occur between the brake discs and pads causing ABS sensor electronic signal noise to develop. At speeds below 5 MPH, the ABS sensor signal noise may cause the ABS electronic control unit (ECU) to activate the ABS, extending the stopping distance.
Consequence
If an extended stopping distance occurs, it could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ABS ECU. Owner notification began on March 24, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes
Hyundai recall no. 065. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
04V131000
Reported to NHTSA
March 16, 2004
Filed by
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign
065
Owner notification
March 24, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected
17,401
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Recall 04V131000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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