2017 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 53 brake complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, about 7% of its 767 total complaints, with 13 crashes and 5 injuries reported. A related recall (campaign 17V063000) covers brake booster failure causing loss of power brake assist, at a median 37,926.5 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 53
- 7% of 767
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 37,927 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal traveling to the floor or feeling soft, with the vehicle failing to stop promptly at low speeds and rear-ending the car ahead.
- Some describe the brake pedal suddenly becoming hard to depress or not depressing at all while trying to stop or reposition the car, including one case where the vehicle rolled down a hill into a parked SUV.
- Several owners say the brakes failed without warning at highway speed, resulting in a front-end collision.
- A few reports describe reduced braking control or a hydroplaning-like sensation when braking through curves on wet roads, sometimes paired with a traction control light flashing.
- Multiple owners mention this pattern despite checking against the brake booster recall, with some stating their VIN was listed as not affected yet experiencing similar brake pedal travel issues.
When 2017 Hyundai Elantra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 21, 2017, latest Oct 13, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 17V063000Jan 26, 2017Brakes33,803 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.
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 2017 Hyundai Elantra have a brake recall?
- Yes. Recall campaign 17V063000 covers a brake booster that may fail and cause loss of power brake assist. Hyundai dealers replace the brake booster assembly free of charge.
- How common are brake complaints on the 2017 Elantra?
- NHTSA lists 53 brake complaints for the 2017 Elantra, about 7% of the 767 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2017 Elantra is 37,926.5 miles.
- Have brake problems on the 2017 Elantra caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 13 crashes and 5 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2017 Elantra, with no fires reported.