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2009 Hyundai elantra Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Hyundai elantra has 14 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Hyundai elantra

Steering
140
Airbags
41
Electrical
20
Speed Control
18
Brakes
14
Other
10
Powertrain
9
Tires
6
Structure
5
Visibility
4
Lights
3
Fuel System
3

14

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Brakes Recalls

20V061000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded ...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 15, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owned a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that on one occasion when the vehicle w...
Apr 18, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at th...
Apr 22, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICPremature brake failure due to rusted parts. In April 2022 the front brakes seized at 105,717 miles,...
Apr 21, 2022SERVICE BRAKESABS HECU unit has failed, thus posing a safety risk. All brake lights (ABS and warming brake lights...
Oct 11, 2021SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEThe contact owned a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked she was no...
Jul 28, 2020SERVICE BRAKESI WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL FOR THE ABS BREAKS STATING THAT THERE COULD BE A SHORT CIRCUIT ISSUE AND ...
Apr 23, 2020SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE PARKED AND U...
Dec 29, 2019SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS SON HAD THE VEHICLE PARKE...
Jul 29, 2018SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED...
Mar 10, 2017SERVICE BRAKESI WAS DRIVING DOWN HE ROAD ABOUT 25 MILES PER HOUR AND MY BAKES WENT OUT I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE IN S...
Dec 27, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED IN...
Dec 16, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWINTER OF 2009 I NOTICED THAT BRAKES ON MY 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WOULD LOCK UP AND NOT WORK WHENEVER ...
Dec 29, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHEN THERE IS SNOWFALL AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED,THERE IS A HORRENDOUS GRINDING SOUND-BRAKES LOCK UP,WI...
Apr 26, 2009SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and d...

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