Vehicle recall 10V613000 · December 9, 2010
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
Some of the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 santa fe vehicles manufactured from September 28, 2010, through November 25, 2010. Some of the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined.
- Consequence
- As a result, brake fluid will leak, followed by illumination of the malfunction indicator light indicating the brake fluid level is low and should be checked, then a soft or spongy brake pedal feel, and if not serviced, reduced braking power which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear calipers and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on December 17, 2010. Owners may contact Hyundai roadside assistance at 1-800-243-7766.
- Notes
- Hyundai safety recall no. 098.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V613000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 9, 2010
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 098
- Owner notification
- December 17, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,785
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Santa Fe (2011): 2011
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