Hyundai Santa Fe ABS Wheel Speed Sensor in US

Your Hyundai Santa Fe ABS wheel speed sensor is the component that makes anti-lock braking possible on your Santa Fe. It monitors the rotational speed of each wheel in real time and sends that data to the Hyundai Santa Fe ABS control module, which uses it to prevent wheel lockup during emergency stops. When a sensor fails on your Santa Fe, your ABS loses the input it needs. On wet, icy, or gravel road surfaces, the difference between a controlled stop and a skid can come down to whether your Hyundai Santa Fe wheel speed data is reaching the module.

What Is the ABS Wheel Speed Sensor on Your Hyundai Santa Fe

The ABS wheel speed sensor on the Hyundai Santa Fe is an electromagnetic or Hall-effect sensor mounted near each wheel hub or bearing assembly of your Santa Fe. It generates an electronic signal as a toothed reluctor ring rotates past it, producing a frequency the Santa Fe ABS module interprets as wheel speed. On most modern Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles, this same data feeds the traction control system, electronic stability control, and electronic brake force distribution, making a functioning wheel speed sensor critical to the safe operation of multiple Santa Fe systems simultaneously.

Signs of a Failing ABS Wheel Speed Sensor on the Hyundai Santa Fe

• ABS warning light on your Hyundai Santa Fe dashboard, the most common first indicator of a failing sensor
• Traction control or stability control warning light illuminated alongside the Santa Fe ABS light
• ABS activating on your Hyundai Santa Fe during normal stops at low speed where it should not engage
• Complete ABS deactivation on the Santa Fe, wheels lock under hard braking on wet or icy roads
• Speedometer on your Hyundai Santa Fe reading erratically or dropping to zero at speed
• Fault codes in the C0035 to C0050 range stored in the Hyundai Santa Fe ABS control module

Passive vs. Active ABS Sensors for the Hyundai Santa Fe

GeoBrakes stocks both passive and active ABS wheel speed sensors for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Passive sensors use an analog signal and are found on older Santa Fe vehicles and many trucks still in service. Active Hall-effect sensors require a small power supply and output a clean digital signal, offering greater accuracy at very low speeds. Active sensors are standard on most Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles manufactured after the mid-2000s and are required for full compatibility with modern Santa Fe traction and stability control systems.

Why GeoBrakes for the Hyundai Santa Fe ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy matters as much as fitment with Hyundai Santa Fe wheel speed sensors. A sensor that generates the correct frequency for your Santa Fe ABS module ensures consistent ABS calibration, proper traction control thresholds, and accurate stability control response on your Hyundai Santa Fe. Every sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is matched to the Hyundai Santa Fe through our vehicle selector, with front and rear positions listed separately to eliminate position errors on your Santa Fe.

Frequently Asked Questions - Hyundai Santa Fe ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

Can I drive my Hyundai Santa Fe with a faulty ABS wheel speed sensor?

You can drive the Hyundai Santa Fe with a failed ABS sensor, but the anti-lock braking system on your Santa Fe will be completely disabled. On icy or wet American roads, this significantly increases stopping distances and the risk of losing steering control during hard braking on your Hyundai Santa Fe. Replacing a failed sensor promptly is strongly recommended, particularly before winter.

How do I find the right ABS sensor for my Hyundai Santa Fe?

Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector and enter the Hyundai Santa Fe year, make, and model. The system displays only the sensors confirmed to fit the Hyundai Santa Fe, with front and rear positions listed separately. Select the position matching the sensor you are replacing on your Santa Fe to avoid receiving the wrong unit.

Do I need to replace all four ABS sensors on my Hyundai Santa Fe at the same time?

No. ABS wheel speed sensors on the Hyundai Santa Fe are independent components and only the failed unit needs to be replaced. However, if your Santa Fe has high mileage and one sensor has failed, it is worth visually inspecting the connectors on the other Hyundai Santa Fe sensors for corrosion while the wheel is removed.