2001 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 12%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,806miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata, 12% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,806 miles. 6 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.
“While backing out of my driveway brake peddle went to the floor and leaked out fluid through a steel rusted brake line on driver side , I had the steel line replaced, a month later same incident thank god it happened again only the opposite side the brake line leaked . If this happened in an emergency stop I may not have been able to share this .”
NHTSA complaint #10779253, filed 2015-10, 140,000 miles“I took my car to a mechanic today to have the brake pads replaced and he found a corroded hole in the sub-frame assembly. He mentioned this was recalled by Hyundai last year but I was never notified of such a recall and I'm upset as this could have caused a very serious accident. Why was I not notified of the recall first of all, and what is Hyundai going to do to fix my car?”
NHTSA complaint #10277183, filed 2009-07, 91,200 miles“While traveling at 30/35 MPH approaching and intersection where the light was red I applied the brakes I did not stop and went into the intersection and struck a ongoing vehicle. Airbag deployed, no injuries in other car, I was injured, car is totaled. Why won't the car stop? Help, I got a ticket, the car failed me I didn't fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10104054, filed 2004-12, 25,460 miles“Hyundai Sonata 2011 push button start. I am the original owner of the vehicle. Yesterday I went into my car and proceeded to start my car. I had to push the start button three times before actually started up. This happened twice within 2 hours. 5 days prior my vehicle had been to the Hyundai dealership for the recall on the stop lamp switch. An existing recall (NHTSA campaign number: 13v113000) indicates that for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata the stop lamp switch may not function correctly. They ,the dealership, performed the service and replaced the stoplamp switch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554273, filed 2013-12, 28,159 miles“2001 Sonata/Hyundai jumps forward when foot is on brake. Hit a car last week twice. Dealer cannot duplicate problem, so they cant fix it. Dangerous vehicle. Advised me not to drive vehi cle, but they can't fix it. What shall I do??? Help...marie pierce thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10068244, filed 2004-05, 60,105 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.
- 10040957May 1, 2011Hyundai: all sonata hybrids. Brake bleeding procedure.
- 10019637Mar 1, 2006Abs pump self-check noise.
- 10015864Jun 1, 2005Abs pump self check noise. Also included: 2003-2005 model xg and 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005 model santa fe.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 35% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 17 | 5% |
| 2017 | 22 | 3% |
| 2016 | 47 | 6% |
| 2015 | 80 | 7% |
| 2014 | 60 | 8% |
| 2013 | 149 | 8% |
| 2012 | 158 | 10% |
| 2011 | 175 | 5% |
| 2010 | 30 | 9% |
| 2009 | 98 | 21% |
| 2008 | 55 | 13% |
| 2007 | 103 | 15% |
| 2006 | 85 | 8% |
| 2005 | 12 | 7% |
| 2004 | 16 | 8% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 26 | 8% |
| 2001 | 24 | 12% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 6% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 13% |
| 1995 | 8 | 12% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1992 | 5 | 23% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata
69 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata
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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