2016 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 7% of its 292 total complaints that year. That share is lower than most other Elantra model years. Median mileage at failure was 26,850, and there are no related brake recalls for this year.
- Brakes complaints
- 19
- 7% of 292
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 26,850 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brakes feel unresponsive or momentarily unable to stop the car, sometimes described as the pedal going down without the car slowing, occasionally near a crash.
- Owners report vibration, skipping, or grinding noises when braking, especially on curves or uneven pavement like potholes and cracks.
- Some describe a loud crunching sound from the front of the car when braking, with the car pulling hard to one side before coming to a stop.
- One complaint describes a brake line rusting through and rupturing, causing a sudden loss of brake fluid and total loss of braking.
- A few owners report frequent brake light bulb failures and repeated wheel bearing replacements alongside braking problems.
When 2016 Hyundai Elantra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 20, 2015, latest Jan 18, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Elantra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra have?
- NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2016 Elantra, which is 7% of the 292 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2016 Elantra.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2016 Elantra?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 26,850 miles.
- Were there any crashes linked to brake problems on the 2016 Elantra?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires tied to the brake complaints for the 2016 Elantra.
- Is the 2016 Elantra worse for brakes than other model years?
- No. Brake complaints made up 7% of total complaints for 2016, lower than the 20-26% shares seen in the 2012-2015 model years.