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2009 Hyundai Elantra brakes problems

The 2009 Hyundai Elantra has 25 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

25

Brakes complaints

8%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Related recalls

20V061000BrakesFebruary 4, 2020 · 476,111 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS SON HAD THE VEHICLE PARKED IN A GARAGE, HE SMELT SMOKE AS FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS SON WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITH NO INJURIES BEFORE IT WAS ENGULFED IN…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 29, 2019 · fire

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2009 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2009 Hyundai Elantra brakes — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2009 Hyundai Elantra brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 20V061000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.