YearToAvoid

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.

2007 Hyundai Elantra brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2008Sep 2012Feb 2014Mar 2015Feb 2018Apr 2021Aug 2023
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2008 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2013 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Elantra

  1. 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.

  1. 200511 (8%)
  2. 200633 (21%)
  3. 200740 (15%)
  4. 200856 (18%)
  5. 200934 (13%)
  6. 201051 (13%)
  7. 201175 (17%)
  8. 2012131 (20%)
  9. 2013315 (24%)
  10. 201498 (26%)
  11. 201555 (21%)
  12. 201619 (7%)
  13. 201753 (7%)
  14. 201815 (5%)
  15. 20196 (2%)
  16. 202015 (6%)
  17. 20218 (6%)
  18. 20228 (8%)
  19. 20239 (9%)
  20. 20243 (6%)
  21. 20252 (9%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.