2017 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems

Related recalls

• Recall 17V063000Jan 26, 201733,803 vehicles
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

  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.

  Risk: 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 13, 2025GABrakes

   Was traveling at 5mph in traffic. Pressed the brake to stop, and my car kept rolling. I pressed the foot pedal brake many many times without stopping. I pulled the emergency brake and I still didn’t stop. I came to rest on the back bumper of a semi truck in front of me.

   NHTSA complaint #11693053 · source
2. Filed Sep 12, 2025MOBrakesSteering

   My EPS, ABS and electronic stability control lights all came on at once and my steering wheel went stiff while driving on interstate

   NHTSA complaint #11686922 · source
3. Filed Aug 5, 2025LABrakesWheels & Tires

   A car pulled out in front of me. I hit my brakes and now the calipers are locked. When the incident happened the brakes on the left side of the car locked up. I have no warning lights and the caliper is still locked. I have been to a couple mechanics and no one understands. If you unplug the brake line from the ABS unit the calipers release. Front calipers, brakes, and brake lines have been replaced

   NHTSA complaint #11678510 · source
4. Filed Jul 22, 2025OHBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle has experienced ongoing powertrain and electrical malfunctions over several months. The most common symptoms include being stuck in 4th gear (limp mode), complete loss of RPM and speedometer readings, and illumination of the check engine and ESC lights. Most recently, while traveling at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of both acceleration and braking. The brake pedal became stiff and unresponsive, and the car had to coast to a stop…

   NHTSA complaint #11675401 · source
5. Filed Jun 16, 202563,000 miTXBrakes

   The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal felt stiff while depressed. Additionally, the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the brake pads and rotors were replaced. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to…

   NHTSA complaint #11667135 · source
6. Filed Sep 25, 2024ILAirbagsBrakesSteering

   When my car was stolen and crashed the whole front end was smashed in but the air bags did deploy. I saw there's several recalls on these cars, one was the airbags. I never got any recall for it and it shows there are no recalls. The brakes have problems, being that it takes forever to slow down. I have to leave about 3 car lengths ahead of me because I can't stop, it takes a while to slow it down. And the steering wheel feels stuck. I had a friend drive it and he said the…

   NHTSA complaint #11616329 · source
7. Filed Jun 28, 202452,900 miNJBrakes

   The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while coming to a stop sign, there was a failure with the brake pedal. The contact was unable to depress the brake and instead engaged the parking brake to stop the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that after the vehicle was inspected, there were no failures found with the braking system. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11597437 · source
8. Filed Jun 21, 2024TXBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Without any warning lamps coming on, the vehicle car stalled while driving on the highway. It randomly stalls constantly when turning corners, especially on left turns (odd?). The scariest thing that happened was it got stuck on the speed limit of 55-60 miles per hour and I couldn't brake or accelerate. This put my kids, other drivers, and my life at risk. On Father’s Day, while my husband was out with the kids the vehicle tried to accelerate on its own when he was at a…

   NHTSA complaint #11595819 · source
9. Filed Mar 22, 2024CABrakesEngineLighting

   My car has been stalling shortly after purchasing when slowing down and turning. Then it started stalling on the freeway which is a safety big time issue multiple times. Dealership spoke of maintenance they said it needed. They changed a part and parts on my car has been changed multiple times it doesn’t make since.

   NHTSA complaint #11578819 · source
10. Filed Jul 31, 2023FLBrakesLightingSteering

    I was driving on the highway, operating vehicle at posted speed limit, traveling about 70mph when vehicle experienced complete power loss for a short duration of time. All electrical off, loss of braking, loss of power steering. Power subsequently returned and vehicle resumed normal operation. This is not the first time this has occurred, but this episode has me concerned since I was driving on the highway this time. I understand that Hyundai has other vehicles experiencing…

    NHTSA complaint #11535413 · source
11. Filed May 22, 2023COBrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Have had the vehicle throw a code for a misfire 4 times in the 30,000 miles I have driven it. The times I have taken it to Hyundai dealerships in Northglenn and Boulder, Colorado they tried an update and just swap ignition coils to different cylinders. Example misfire is cylinder 3. They swap number 3 and 4 ignition coils to see if they can recreate the problem I the new cylinder. There is already a TCS 20-FL-001h. I recommend a full recall of these defective ignition coils…

    NHTSA complaint #11523136 · source
12. Filed Jan 8, 2023ILCrashTowedAirbagsBrakesSteering

    The cars breaks are difficult to stop, it does not slow down. The steering wheel is very stiff to turn. And my car was stolen due to Hyundai not equiping it with an immobilizer. It was recovered smashed in the front, no airbags were deploited. I have photos for proof.

    NHTSA complaint #11500685 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology