2011 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 10%of 433 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 10% of the 433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the car one or more of the brakes get active without using the brakes . Abs start kicking and the car loose power . If I hate the brake the brake parks get really sensitive and the car start shaking . Happened too many times and I took the car to the dealer for diagnostic and they said they couldn't fined any problems . From my experience this is a use sensor problem and I spoke with honda of america and they said my car and my VIN # has no recall .”
NHTSA complaint #11093589, filed 2018-05, 75,000 miles“As I was driving the skid control light came on. At first, nothing was different, then all of a sudden my car started slowing down and would accelerate with gas being applied. Then, it started moving again. After a while the light went off, but then came on and did the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10631067, filed 2014-09, 55,400 miles“On may 22nd I was stopped at a red light in heavy traffic. There was a lady in a jeep infront of me. The light turned green, cars slowly began to move and as soon as I accelerated gently the lady infront of me slammed on her breaks about 15 to 20 feet infront of me. Instinctively I slammed on my breaks as well but my vehicle did not stop. Instead it continued forward right into the back of her jeep. At the point of impact my car was going about 10mph. My foot never came off the breaks and I had more than enough space to slow down and stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11097665, filed 2018-05, 86,500 miles“The vehicle was purchased new and has approx. ~76k miles in 6.5 years of ownership. It is garaged when not in use. It has only ever been serviced at the same local Hyundai service center. At the 72,501-mile service, the brakes were assigned a yellow score on a red-yellow-green scale but no remedial work was recommended. Since then I have noticed no obvious issues with the vehicle's braking system nor received any dashboard indicators of vehicle issues. At yesterday's 76,184-mile service, I was told that the rear brakes needed urgent repair work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10985894, filed 2017-05, 76,000 miles“After four near accidents I feel it's time to report the following. I would apply the brake and the vehicle would try to stop and at the same time speed up. With no answer from my dealer I have had to find the answer myself. The brake pedal is 4 wide. The distance to the left side of the accelerator is 3 and the accelerator is 2 wide. I wear a size 9 shoe which is four and one quarter inches wide. This means that it is possible to apply the brake and also the accelerator at the same time because of the one and a quarter inch possible overlap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10862528, filed 2016-05, 67,861 milesRelated recalls
- 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra…Covers: Hyundai Elantra 2011–2015, Tucson 2010–2013, 2015, Sonata Hybrid 2011–2015 +9 more
Related 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.
- 10173548Mar 25, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related…
- 10061047Oct 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061046Jul 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10037908Jan 1, 2011Hyundai: check engine light on, transaxle held in third gear, and trouble codes stored. This is caused by incorrect input and output speed sensors.
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 2011 Hyundai Elantra
92 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsSteering
75 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsElectronic stability control
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTires
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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