How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA lists 42 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, which is 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for brake problems on the 2010 Hyundai Sonata.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Sonata?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on this model year is 73,500 miles.

What specific brake issues do 2010 Sonata owners report?

Owners most often describe rear brake pads and rotors wearing out quickly, calipers sticking or seizing on the rear, and in some cases the pedal feeling soft or failing to stop the car.

Were there any crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2010 Sonata?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries associated with brake complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, with no fires reported.

2010 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 42 brake complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 12% of all complaints filed for that year. No related recall exists. Reported issues center on rear brake pad wear, sticking calipers, and reduced stopping power, with a median mileage at failure of 73,500.

Brakes complaints: 42; 12% of 345
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 73,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Rear brake pads and rotors wear out prematurely, in some cases needing replacement multiple times within a short mileage span.
Rear calipers stick or seize, causing pads to stay pressed against the rotor and burning through pad material quickly.
Some owners report the brake pedal traveling farther toward the floor than normal before the vehicle begins to slow.
A few owners describe the vehicle failing to decelerate or stop when the brake pedal was applied, in some cases leading to a crash.
Grinding noises and soft brake pedal feel were reported alongside caliper seizure on the rear brakes.

When 2010 Hyundai Sonata brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 16, 2010, latest May 19, 2023.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2010 to May 2023; peak Sep 2014 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201042 (12%)
2011230 (7%)
2012189 (12%)
2013180 (9%)
201473 (10%)
201589 (8%)
201652 (7%)
201730 (4%)
201819 (5%)
20193 (2%)
20203 (2%)
20214 (3%)
20226 (6%)
20234 (5%)
20242 (4%)
20255 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata?: NHTSA lists 42 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, which is 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for brake problems on the 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Sonata?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on this model year is 73,500 miles.
What specific brake issues do 2010 Sonata owners report?: Owners most often describe rear brake pads and rotors wearing out quickly, calipers sticking or seizing on the rear, and in some cases the pedal feeling soft or failing to stop the car.
Were there any crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2010 Sonata?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries associated with brake complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, with no fires reported.