2006 Hyundai Sonata Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 89,400 miles. The words owners use most often: “abs esc” (14% of reports).
- 51service brakes complaints
- 89,400median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%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.
- ABS ESC: mentioned in 7 of 51 complaints (14%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 6 of 51 complaints (12%)
- Brake line: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sonata | 6 | 35% | — |
| 2024 Sonata | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Sonata | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 5 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Sonata | 3 | 2% | 42,000 |
| 2020 Sonata | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Sonata | 3 | 2% | 78,093 |
| 2018 Sonata | 14 | 4% | 8,896 |
| 2017 Sonata | 20 | 3% | 17,000 |
| 2016 Sonata | 42 | 6% | 12,548 |
| 2015 Sonata | 73 | 6% | 39,000 |
| 2014 Sonata | 57 | 8% | 43,000 |
| 2013 Sonata | 143 | 7% | 56,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 151 | 10% | 71,000 |
| 2011 Sonata | 145 | 4% | 84,000 |
| 2010 Sonata | 28 | 8% | 64,475 |
| 2009 Sonata | 64 | 14% | 66,500 |
| 2008 Sonata | 21 | 5% | 81,622 |
| 2007 Sonata | 40 | 6% | 82,771 |
| 2006 Sonata | 51 | 5% | 89,400 |
| 2005 Sonata | 6 | 4% | 95,000 |
| 2004 Sonata | 7 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2003 Sonata | 5 | 3% | 136,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 5 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 2001 Sonata | 1 | 0% | 140,000 |
| 2000 Sonata | 1 | 0% | 197,700 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
Risk: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 06 sonata 2.4l that had rear control arms rotted out plus the subframe. And my esc light is on not really sure what to wit that. But my car is down now due to rear control arms needed replaced.
I have had several things wrong with other models and my 06 hyundai Sonata having the exact same thing happening but the dealer ship wont even acknowledge the words from my mouth, or I get the speech outta your pocket. When I start my car its normal till I put it in drive, it starts pushing the…
This is the third time I am having to replace the calipers on my car in 4 yrs. They keep locking up while I am driving & won't release. When it does thus it ruins my roters & grinds my breaks down.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Hyundai Sonatas have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata (5% of the 1,047 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 2006 Hyundai Sonata 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 89,400 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “abs esc”, in 7 of 51 complaints, followed by “brakes failed” (6).
Other 2006 Hyundai Sonata problems
See all 2006 Hyundai Sonata problems or service brakes problems across all Sonata years.