2007 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 15% of all 267 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest brake complaint count among 21 Elantra model years. These complaints report 6 fires. Median mileage at failure: 91,872 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 40
- 15% of 267
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 91,872 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2007 Hyundai Elantra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 12, 2008, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 20V061000Feb 4, 2020Brakes476,111 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
Brakes complaints by Elantra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2007 Hyundai Elantra have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 91,872 miles.
- Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2013 Hyundai Elantra has the most brake complaints (315), compared with 40 for the 2007.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra concerns the brake: 20V061000.