Hyundai Elantra Brakes problems
0.72 vs. all vehicles Rising
62 of the 1,434 complaints about the Hyundai Elantra (4.3%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.7× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
62Complaints · Brakes
4.3%Share of complaints
0.72×vs. all vehicles
12Last 12 months
21.0%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
12 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 9 in the 12 months before — up 33%.
13 of these reports (21.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 9 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 12 · Previous 12 months: 9
What owners report
Braking system failed to brake properly. It feels like even though the brakes were pressed all the way down, the car did not brake as it should. Also, the automatic collision avoidance system did not respond.
My vehicle experienced a sudden and complete brake assist failure, including the emergency brake. I was unable to stop the vehicle, which directly resulted in a collision. Prior to the crash, the car showed no warning lights.
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, excessive force was needed to bring the vehicle to a stop. There was no warning light illuminated.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights flashed on and off on the instrument panel, and the brakes independently activated due to slippery weather conditions.
Throw out bearing leak, resulting in excessive loss of brake fluid and potential for reduced braking ability. Low brake fluid warning light illuminated and was reported to Suburban Hyundai of Troy around 6,000 miles and again around 10,000 miles.
I am submitting this complaint to document ongoing brake related concerns on my 2020 Hyundai Elantra that may affect vehicle safety.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Hyundai Elantra
- Engine521
- Electrical190
- Unspecified or other124
- Driver-assist systems100
- Airbags & seat belts91
- Transmission / powertrain85
- Lighting82
- Brakes62
- Body & structure50
- Steering44
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