2012 Hyundai Elantra Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,380 miles. The words owners use most often: “stability control” (10% of reports).
- 60service brakes complaints
- 52,380median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stability control: mentioned in 6 of 60 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 60 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Hyundai Elantra service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 2 | 9% | 4,000 |
| 2024 Elantra | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Elantra | 9 | 9% | 11,950 |
| 2022 Elantra | 7 | 7% | — |
| 2021 Elantra | 8 | 6% | 26,150 |
| 2020 Elantra | 13 | 5% | 26,000 |
| 2019 Elantra | 5 | 2% | 8,111 |
| 2018 Elantra | 15 | 5% | 22,550 |
| 2017 Elantra | 44 | 6% | 22,000 |
| 2016 Elantra | 15 | 5% | 19,800 |
| 2015 Elantra | 29 | 11% | 37,000 |
| 2014 Elantra | 41 | 11% | 49,000 |
| 2013 Elantra | 164 | 12% | 36,711 |
| 2012 Elantra | 60 | 9% | 52,380 |
| 2011 Elantra | 28 | 6% | 72,000 |
| 2010 Elantra | 27 | 7% | 77,361 |
| 2009 Elantra | 18 | 7% | 46,543 |
| 2008 Elantra | 32 | 10% | 84,000 |
| 2007 Elantra | 26 | 10% | 99,300 |
| 2006 Elantra | 23 | 15% | 95,444 |
| 2005 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 81,800 |
| 2004 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 68,000 |
| 2003 Elantra | 6 | 3% | 116,500 |
| 2002 Elantra | 1 | 0% | 165,000 |
| 2001 Elantra | 5 | 2% | 125,000 |
| 2000 Elantra | 1 | 1% | 12,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rear metal brake line is heavily corroded and leaking. Failed approaching intersection and had to use emergency brake to avoid crash.
*Wife litely drives this car avg 4k miles a year* She left the house for the grocery store the other day and after the first stop light, noticed the brakes were engaging on their own. Luckily she called me before going any further and damaging the pads and rotors, or worse - causing a fire or…
Driver side wheel baron was scrubbing together and brake fluid was leaking I lost speed can't go over 35 miles on the speedometer my airbag light is on on the dashboard, abs, the car with 2 lines and tire along with engine sign is on I look up for recall and it listed everything my 2012 Hyundai…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Hyundai Elantras have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra (9% of the 653 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,380 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “stability control”, in 6 of 60 complaints.
Other 2012 Hyundai Elantra problems
- Engine problems (139)
- Electrical System problems (126)
- Air Bags problems (124)
- Steering problems (88)
See all 2012 Hyundai Elantra problems or service brakes problems across all Elantra years.