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2016 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Hyundai Elantra has 9 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra

Engine
76
Other
44
Powertrain
28
Airbags
22
Steering
19
Electrical
18
Structure
14
Latches & Locks
11
Speed Control
10
Wheels
10
Brakes
9
Lights
5
Suspension
5
Visibility
4

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 6, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEI bought the car used from a dealer a year ago. I've made sure to keep the oil changed and have regu...
Jun 1, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMBrake and fuel lines corroded due to failure of manufacture to coat lines completely. Lost brakes co...
Mar 18, 2023SERVICE BRAKESThe brake line on the car rusted out, and subsequently ruptured, leading to a loss of brake fluid an...
May 13, 2022SERVICE BRAKESThe stop lamps on my 2016 Hyundai Elantra (date of delivery 7/9/2015) began to illuminate continuous...
Apr 14, 2022SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEThe car stalls at low idle intermittently. The transmission is leaking badly and won't drive. One da...
Nov 25, 2018SERVICE BRAKESTHE BRAKES ON MY HYUNDAI ELANTRA FAILED TWICE WITHIN 10 MINUTES. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH STO...
Sep 25, 2018SERVICE BRAKESI WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH AND WAS PREPARING TO COME TO A NORMAL STOP FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN I B...
Jan 3, 2018SERVICE BRAKESTHE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 7 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. AFTER TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK, I RETURNED HOME AT A...
Jan 1, 2018SERVICE BRAKESBrake lights constantly have to be replace twice a month. Wheel bearing have to be replaced twice a ...

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