2006 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 21%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,504miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Hyundai Elantra, 21% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,504 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2006 Hyundai Elantra brake lights have stopped functioning all of a sudden. I replaced both bulbs and nothing changed. There is a safety recall for this model vehicle for a brake light switch malfunction and describes in detail the exact problem with my car but my VIN does not appear to qualify for this campaign.”
NHTSA complaint #11160620, filed 2018-12, 89,000 miles“My passenger occupancy sensor no longer detects the presence of a passenger, so my passenger airbag is always on, when the seat is both occupied or unoccupied. Also, my brake light switch no longer works, so my brake lights do not turn on when I depress the brake pedal. Both of these issues occur incessantly.”
NHTSA complaint #11074662, filed 2018-02, 155,000 miles“Annual safety check today revealed all of the break lighting was not working on our 2006 Hyundai Elantra. Checked fuse and bulb and all are working. Searched this website and found recalls for many models and years of Hyundai, but not this particular year and model. I noticed also that the left and right turn signal lights would operate without the key in the ignition. These issues were resolved with the instalation of a new switch”
NHTSA complaint #11002024, filed 2017-06, 85,558 miles“I have a bad brake switch, and noticed that the only recall is in puerto rico. I believe that this is a safety issue that Hyundai america should be recalling on all affected vehicles. I have noticed many complaints on this issue. Please review and make Hyundai fix this safety issue. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10735035, filed 2015-07, 114,071 miles“Brake switch bad, no brake lights. Occasionally, it would keep the car from starting. Had to replace at my expense as Hyundai said my car was not one of the recalls for the bad brake switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10716088, filed 2015-05, 76,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 9 | 9% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 | 14 | 6% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 | 48 | 6% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 55 | 21% |
| 2014 | 87 | 23% |
| 2013 | 283 | 22% |
| 2012 | 99 | 15% |
| 2011 | 44 | 10% |
| 2010 | 39 | 10% |
| 2009 | 27 | 11% |
| 2008 | 52 | 17% |
| 2007 | 38 | 14% |
| 2006 | 32 | 21% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 27 | 12% |
| 2002 | 34 | 10% |
| 2001 | 30 | 10% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 9% |
| 1997 | 11 | 10% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 13 | 12% |
| 1994 | 5 | 7% |
| 1993 | 5 | 21% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Elantra
56 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology