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2006 Hyundai Sonata brakes problems

The 2006 Hyundai Sonata has 88 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

88

Brakes complaints

6%

Share of year

6

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Related recalls

18V026000BrakesJanuary 9, 2018 · 87,854 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water 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 on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2006 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA has 88 complaints about the 2006 Hyundai Sonata brakes — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 18V026000.

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.