2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 39%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,842miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 39% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,842 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I purchased sky blue 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid limited on august 31st, 2014. I drove the car for approximately two weeks, during this time I noticed and felt when I braked the car did not stop immediately, there was a delayed effect. At this time the break light illuminated. I checked the manual which indicated the car cannot be driven in this state and immediately took the car in for a checkup and service to dealership on september 19th, 2014 so that the illuminated break light could be checked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10700848, filed 2015-03, 4,060 miles“I was driving 20 MPH straight down a flat residental street. A loud dash alarm sounded in my 2014 Hyundai sonada hybrid. The dash displayed hybrid system warning, safely stop and do not drive . Below the warning a yellow caution triangle displayed. I attempted to give the vehicle gas, so I could pull to the side of the road, but the engine acted like it had no power. A blinking green ready light was displayed. The eco guide display was moving up and down from the top to bottom. I took my foot off the gas pedal and began braking. The brakes felt mushy and the vehicle was not stopping. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217433, filed 2019-06, 79,684 miles“While vehicle in motion, car just stop oversudan with a spoken message: hybrid cells vehicle is in danger. Car will stop and after this messgae, car stalls with no control on the breaks and steringwheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11176211, filed 2019-02, 100,000 miles“When the brakes are applied a little more rapidly or harder than normal there is a short grumble noise. This noise has no relationship to car speed as it will make this same noise if the car isn't moving or at any speed. The brakes feel and operate normally with the exception of the noise they make. I have told two different service departments and been told this noise is normal on all the Sonata Hybrid cars. In the two years and 19,000 miles the noise remains the same, no less or more. Even if the car isn't on pushing on the brake peddle it will make the noise three or four times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10865003, filed 2016-05, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message Brake System Malfunction - Vehicle Will Turn Off for Safety was displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who determined that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11554995, filed 2023-11, 160,000 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 Sonata Hybrid 2011–2015, Tucson 2010–2013, 2015, Elantra 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.
- 10173552Mar 30, 2020This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to electric A/C compressors equipped in hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid…
- 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 | 14 | 26% |
| 2014 | 11 | 39% |
| 2013 | 26 | 24% |
| 2012 | 25 | 16% |
| 2011 | 17 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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.
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