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2019 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 162 total for the year
Median mileage
78,093miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, 2% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,093 miles.

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.

“Everything was displayed in red on the front screen, it was automatically parked, and the steering wheel did not move. This happened late March/02/2024 last Saturday night, so I called AAA twice and had them toward to my house. March/04/2024 I called AAA on Monday and had my car toward to hyundai service. They gave me a $199.95 bill for finding the problem with my car. And they said they would contact me and let me know about the problem with my car in 3~4 days. I am an Uber driver, but I am currently unable to work because I don't have a car.”

NHTSA complaint #11576029, filed 2024-03, 153,400 miles

“I have lease this car since 1/16/2019 until 4/14/19 . Start first with lower the speed and power just a little bit. Then 4/14/19 the car lower the speed by itself,start shaking up,limp,shows the engine light and the speed control ligh in conjunction with slippery control ligh then stay at temporary engine protection mode lossing speed and cant drive safely. Just park the car at the safe parking lot to tow at the nearest Hyundai dealer for inspection o repair. It can be dangerous for others drivers. When I get the report of the issue and receipt I will submit soon as possible. …”

NHTSA complaint #11196591, filed 2019-04, 2,786 miles

“Automatic Emergency Braking Blind Spot Warning/Blind Spot Detection Forward Collision Warning Antilock Brake System/ABS Lane Departure Warning Lane keeping Assistance I bought this vehicle last month from a dealer and two days later all the warning lights start popping up on the dashboard so I contacted the dealer and told them what was going on with the car they told me to bring it in so that the technician can check to see what’s wrong with it they told me that there’s nothing wrong with the vehicle so I went back home and the same day all the warning lights came back on so now I’m…”

NHTSA complaint #11734528, filed 2026-04

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025635%
202424%
202345%
202266%
202143%
202042%
201932%
2018175%
2017223%
2016476%
2015807%
2014608%
20131498%
201215810%
20111755%
2010309%
20099821%
20085513%
200710315%
2006858%
2005127%
2004168%
2003158%
2002268%
20012412%
2000124%
199965%
199836%
199712%
1996313%
1995812%
199328%
1992523%
1991310%
1990213%

Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata

Engine
87 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Exterior lighting
18 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Lane departure
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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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