Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 9 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I bought the car used from a dealer a year ago. I've made sure to keep the oil changed and have regu... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Brake and fuel lines corroded due to failure of manufacture to coat lines completely. Lost brakes co... |
| Mar 18, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake line on the car rusted out, and subsequently ruptured, leading to a loss of brake fluid an... |
| May 13, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The stop lamps on my 2016 Hyundai Elantra (date of delivery 7/9/2015) began to illuminate continuous... |
| Apr 14, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The car stalls at low idle intermittently. The transmission is leaking badly and won't drive. One da... |
| Nov 25, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE BRAKES ON MY HYUNDAI ELANTRA FAILED TWICE WITHIN 10 MINUTES. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH STO... |
| Sep 25, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH AND WAS PREPARING TO COME TO A NORMAL STOP FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN I B... |
| Jan 3, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 7 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. AFTER TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK, I RETURNED HOME AT A... |
| Jan 1, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake lights constantly have to be replace twice a month. Wheel bearing have to be replaced twice a ... |