10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,667 miles

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2020 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems

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2020 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments

problem #6

Jun 082023

Elantra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Normal driving, applied brakes and pedal very hard to push down and stop and very fortunate to stop at all, now has happened twice. (what to do?) scared to drive the vehicle!

- Woodford, VA, USA

problem #5

Dec 232022

Elantra

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, excessive force was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact also stated that on various occasions, the gear shifter seized between gears. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact sought legal advice from the States Attorney General Office and was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 112023

Elantra

  • miles
This vehicle has what is now known as "Phantom Braking" since day of delivery over two years ago and was reported to NHTSA previously by me and Hyundai which has not or will not try to correct this Safety Hazard. Last incident this occurred on 3/11/2023 for at least the 6th time. This has happened with vehicles behind me which have come close to hitting me.

- Shrewsbury, MA, USA

problem #3

Mar 232022

Elantra

  • 26,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a grinding sound coming from the brakes. The failure had been experienced on several occasions. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to residence. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jun 302021

Elantra 4-cyl

  • miles
On June 30 2021 I was parking in front of a store in Oceanside Ca as I was pulling into the Parking space the engine started to race and the car would not stop I hit a Planter first and the wall of an hobby Nobby store I contact Hyundai American and reported and I asked them to check out the black box I received a letter back brim Hyundai American I they stated the would not (we have no reason to believe there USA product defect in the vehicle. It is a new vehicle with low mileage and there are no known issues with this model -??s braking ) You can call me at[XXX] My Name is [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Palmdale , CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 202020

Elantra

  • miles
On Thursday August 20 I had accident and the fac failed to work and now I have injuries, this accident wasnt my fault. The man was in the left lane then he decided to change his mind and came all the way to the right side and he was in front and sensors on my car should have alerted me and didnt. Thanks

- Mount Prospect, IL, USA

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