2019 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 252 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,221miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, 2% of the 252 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,221 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car was a total lost after car did not break, and instead the accelerator got stuck. My car went straight into a pole, causing the accident. Car was purchased 2 weeks prior, the dealer did not acknowledge it was a defect, and I lost my deposit of $7000.”
NHTSA complaint #11577787, filed 2024-03“I bought a new vehicle on sep. 5, 2019 and took it in on dec. 4, 2019 for an oil change. Had complaints -- lights, brakes pedal flapping, and running sluggish.that were checked out. Repair receipt reports a software update was completed due to a recall.nothing was reported to me before the repairs were made. When I checked for recalls, including your site, before purchasing the vehicle I was told by the dealer there no recalls and you report none. What is 97hyzz1: recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287956, filed 2019-12“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 53 MPH, a deer collided with the vehicle. While coasting over to the side of the median, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact quickly engaged the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000. The VIN was invalid.”
NHTSA complaint #11280269, filed 2019-11, 6,000 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.
- 10174793Apr 7, 2020Certain 2019-2020MY Santa Fe and 2018-2020MY Elantra equipped with front camera/multi-function camera may exhibit a series of Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Front Collision…
- 10173549Mar 25, 2020If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a (Check Engine Light on) and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the input/output speed…
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 2019 Hyundai Elantra
134 complaintsExterior lighting
65 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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