NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Service Brakes complaints
44 reportsClear category filter54,212 miles · Sep 12, 2019
Air BagsService BrakesWheelsCrash
I HAD BEFORE A CAR HYUNDAY ELANTRA 2013, AND THAT CAR HAS RECALL BECAUSE HAVE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE BREAKS, AND AFTER THAT CARR I BUYED A HYUNDAY ELANTRA 2017, ITS WAS THE SAME THINK WITH THE BREAKS WHEN THE ROAD WAS WET THE BREAKS DO NOT WORK AND THEY MAKE A NOISE, I HAD ACCIDENT WHEN WAS RAINING MY CAR HIT WITH THE CONCRETE…
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I HAD BEFORE A CAR HYUNDAY ELANTRA 2013, AND THAT CAR HAS RECALL BECAUSE HAVE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE BREAKS, AND AFTER THAT CARR I BUYED A HYUNDAY ELANTRA 2017, ITS WAS THE SAME THINK WITH THE BREAKS WHEN THE ROAD WAS WET THE BREAKS DO NOT WORK AND THEY MAKE A NOISE, I HAD ACCIDENT WHEN WAS RAINING MY CAR HIT WITH THE CONCRETE FENCE, THE CRASH WAS SO BAD BUT ITNS VERY RARE , THE CAR IS TOTAL LOST AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER WAS DEPLOYED PLEASE CAN YOU INVESTIGATE THAT ISSUE , BECAUSE I THINK THE AIRBAG NEVER WORKS. I DONT KNOW WHAT KINDA OR MAKE AIR BAGS ARE..I AM OK BUT THAT WHY A LOT O PEOPLE DIE.MY CAR WAS IN MOTION IN A HIGHWAY
NHTSA ODI #11254877
44,098 miles · Sep 3, 2019
Service BrakesCrash
WHEN I GO AROUND CURVES (LEFT HAND) MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL FLASH AND I WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER MY BRAKES (IT WILL FEEL AS IF I AM HYDROPLANING) THIS OCCURS RANDOMLY AND FOR NOT SET REASON/ I AM NOT SPEEDING OR HITTING MY BRAKES WHEN THIS OCCURS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD FROM MY DEALERSHIP THAT I NEEDED TIRES, I GOT TIRES, AND…
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WHEN I GO AROUND CURVES (LEFT HAND) MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL FLASH AND I WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER MY BRAKES (IT WILL FEEL AS IF I AM HYDROPLANING) THIS OCCURS RANDOMLY AND FOR NOT SET REASON/ I AM NOT SPEEDING OR HITTING MY BRAKES WHEN THIS OCCURS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD FROM MY DEALERSHIP THAT I NEEDED TIRES, I GOT TIRES, AND IT IS STILL HAPPENING.
NHTSA ODI #11252968
30,000 miles · Jun 20, 2019
EngineService Brakes
SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR FROM 2017 TO NOW, THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE. THE CAR WILL SHAKE AND THEN SLOW FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL POP ON. THE BREAKS ARE SOMETIMES VERY HARD. I SOMETIMES HAVE TO PUSH HARDER ON THEM, BUT THEN THEY MAKE A WEIRD NOISE. IT IS QUITE SCARY.
NHTSA ODI #11221410
Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes
MY CAR HAVE PROBLEM WITH ELECTRIC SYSTEM THE BRAKE LIGHT FAIL EVERY 2 WEEKS. WHEN CHANGE THE SHIFT TO DRIVE TO REVERSE LOSS THE REVERSE
NHTSA ODI #11184441
144,000 miles · Oct 15, 2018
Service BrakesStructureCrash
I WAS DRIVING A SAFE DISTANCE BEHIND A CAR THAT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP IN FRONT ON ME. THE CAR THAT STOPPED IN FRONT ON HER WAS AN OLDER MODEL EXPLORER 4 DR. THERE WAS ALSO A AT THAT SUDDENLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE EXPLORER . AS I APPLIED MY BRAKES IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP. I'M NOT SUE IF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME BRAKE …
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I WAS DRIVING A SAFE DISTANCE BEHIND A CAR THAT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP IN FRONT ON ME. THE CAR THAT STOPPED IN FRONT ON HER WAS AN OLDER MODEL EXPLORER 4 DR. THERE WAS ALSO A AT THAT SUDDENLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE EXPLORER . AS I APPLIED MY BRAKES IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP. I'M NOT SUE IF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME BRAKE LIGHTS WERE WORKING BECAUSE I CAN'T SEE HOW I HIT THE CAR FROM BEHIND ! MY CAR WAS TOTALED AND MY INSURANCE COMPANY DROPPED ME FOR THE ACCIDENT ! I WAS ON A CITY STREET.
NHTSA ODI #11140371
20,000 miles · Jul 11, 2018
Service BrakesCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH THAT REQUIRE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTIONS. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE OTHER VEHICLE, BUT HE WAS UNAWARE OF THEIR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE DEALER (LEE HYUNDAI, 1960 SKIBO RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28314, (910) 864-7100) WAS CONTACTED, BUT WAS WAITING FOR INVESTIGATION RESULTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
NHTSA ODI #11110743
41,000 miles · Jun 6, 2018
Service BrakesCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN ABRUPTLY AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN ABRUPTLY AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED PAUL BLANCO'S GOOD CAR COMPANY OAKLAND AT 510-746-4900 (LOCATED AT 7201 OAKPORT ST, CA 94621) AND PROVIDED THE TECHNICIAN WITH THE INSURANCE INFORMATION AS REQUESTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED; HOWEVER, IT WAS STILL ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO A BODY SHOP. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000.
NHTSA ODI #11100163
39,000 miles · Jun 5, 2018
Air BagsService BrakesVehicle Speed Control
"TAKATA RECAL" THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS TURNING ON . FEEL LOSS OF POWER WHEN DRIVING SPEED LIMIT UNDER FOURTY-FIVE ALSO SUDDENDLEY LOOSES POWER WHEN GOING THE SPEEDOF SEVENTY-SEVENTY-FIVE SPEED IN THE HIGHWAY SPEED DROPS TO FIFTY-FIVE FEELS LIKE IT WANTS TO STOP. AFRAID OF GETTING HIT FROM BEHIND ALSO HESITATES WHEN DRIVING THE S…
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"TAKATA RECAL" THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS TURNING ON . FEEL LOSS OF POWER WHEN DRIVING SPEED LIMIT UNDER FOURTY-FIVE ALSO SUDDENDLEY LOOSES POWER WHEN GOING THE SPEEDOF SEVENTY-SEVENTY-FIVE SPEED IN THE HIGHWAY SPEED DROPS TO FIFTY-FIVE FEELS LIKE IT WANTS TO STOP. AFRAID OF GETTING HIT FROM BEHIND ALSO HESITATES WHEN DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT UNDER FOURTY-FIVE FEELS LIKE IT WANTS TO STOP. ALSO THE FRONT WHEEL ALIGMENT LIGHT KEEPS TURNING ON WHEN ITHECAR IS IN MOTION AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO TURNS ON WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THESE THING HAVE BEEN HAPPENING SINCE APRIL 2018 MY CAR HAS ONLY 41,OOO MILES ON IT
NHTSA ODI #11100067
Mileage unknown · May 23, 2018
Seat BeltsService BrakesVehicle Speed Control
PUCHASE MY ELANTRA IN JUNE 2017, WHEN IT RAIN OR FIRST THING IN THE AM THE BRAKES WILL MAKE A SOUND LIKE I NEED NEW BREAKS AND LIKE THE ROTOR NEED REPLACED. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FIND. ONE YEAR LATER STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND CONTINUES TO BEEP WITH NO ONE SITTING IN THE SEAT…
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PUCHASE MY ELANTRA IN JUNE 2017, WHEN IT RAIN OR FIRST THING IN THE AM THE BRAKES WILL MAKE A SOUND LIKE I NEED NEW BREAKS AND LIKE THE ROTOR NEED REPLACED. I TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FIND. ONE YEAR LATER STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON AND CONTINUES TO BEEP WITH NO ONE SITTING IN THE SEAT AND THE ONLY WAY I CAN GET IT TO GO OFF IS TO SNAP THE SEATBELT. SOMETIMES I HAVE ACCESS TO MY BLUETOOTH PHONE AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T WORK OR THE DISPLAY IS NOT ACCESSIBLE
NHTSA ODI #11097594
24,000 miles · Apr 24, 2018
Service BrakesCrashInjury
WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF AROUND 25-30 MPH...CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED DOWN SO I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN. I PRESSED ON BRAKE PEDAL BUT CAR DID NOT STOP. IF FELT LIKE IT STARTED TO START THEN SLIPPED AND GAINED SPEED RESULTING IN A FRONT END CRASH. THIS MODEL HAS A RECALL BUT WHEN I PUT IN MY VIN IT SAYS NOT AFFECTED…
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WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF AROUND 25-30 MPH...CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED DOWN SO I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN. I PRESSED ON BRAKE PEDAL BUT CAR DID NOT STOP. IF FELT LIKE IT STARTED TO START THEN SLIPPED AND GAINED SPEED RESULTING IN A FRONT END CRASH. THIS MODEL HAS A RECALL BUT WHEN I PUT IN MY VIN IT SAYS NOT AFFECTED BYTHE RECALL ON THESE BRAKES BUT I'M SEEING SIMILAR COMPLAINTS.
NHTSA ODI #11089916
Official recalls
4Mar 28, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
Jan 26, 2017
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.
Dec 30, 2016
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
Apr 21, 2016
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP22003 · Loss Of Motive Power
Opened Sep 12, 2022 · Closed Dec 12, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitioners’ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODI’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. Based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. If during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. An improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. Additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing. There is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. In October 2023, Hyundai published a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. After a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in NHTSA's possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners' allegations, NHTSA does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. Therefore, the petition is denied. A Federal Register Notice (FRN) further detailing NHTSA’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. The reference numbers for the complaints to NHTSA cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for DP22-003. To review those complaints and the additional complaints ODI added to its evaluation which are cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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