• the engine Hybrid electrical network & anti lock braking system (ABS) failed. The independent scan confirmed codes P136 (engine knock signal) U2093/U1004 ( hybrid control module communication loss) and C1614 (ABS CAN TIMEOUT). The vehicle is fully available upon request. • while driving at highway speeds on the freeway every single light on the dashboard suddenly lit up all at once & the vehicle immediately starting loading acceleration & propulsion power. This sudden loss of speed on a active freeway created a immediate severe hazard of a of a high speed for myself & other motorists. • Yes, the electronic faults components have been confirmed & documented by an independent service center (oreilly auto parts veriscan diagnostic report. 05621260920003155). • No the vehicle hasn’t been inspected by the manufacturer, police , or the insurance representatives. • there were no symptoms or warning lamps prior to the failure everything happened instantly while driving on the freeway when the entire dashboard illuminated at once & the power was lost the physical odometer reads exactly 138,764( (note the third party scanner printout manually estimated 152,000 due to a tool discrepancy but the true mileage is 138,764.
2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid brakes problems
11 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Recall number 23V651000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V‑520, 20V‑543, 21V‑161, 21V‑160, 21V‑303, 22V‑056, 22V‑810, and 23V‑651. Kia recalls 16V‑815, 20V‑518, 20V‑519, 21V‑137, 21V‑331, 22V‑051, 22V‑800, and 23V‑652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.
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What 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact replaced the brake pads; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,453. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no open recalls.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Brake System Malfunction - Vehicle Will Turn Off for Safety" was displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who determined that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the remedy was not yet available and did not include replacement of the ABS module. The failure mileage was 160,000.
I was driving 20 MPH straight down a flat residental street. A loud dash alarm sounded in my 2014 hyundai sonada hybrid. The dash displayed "hybrid system warning, safely stop and do not drive" . Below the warning a yellow caution triangle displayed. I attempted to give the vehicle gas, so I could pull to the side of the road, but the engine acted like it had no power. A blinking green "ready" light was displayed. The eco guide display was moving up and down from the top to bottom. I took my foot off the gas pedal and began braking. The brakes felt mushy and the vehicle was not stopping. Within a few seconds the vehicle shook and was the engine was revving up and down but like it was out of gear. After approximately 10-15 seconds, I lost the power steering and the it was almost impossible to turn the steering wheel. I again tried braking but the brakes just felt mushy and were not stopping the vehicle. I continued coasting down the road and eventually used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Once the vehicle was stopped I shut it off and attempted to started the vehicle again. The green "ready" light displayed on the dash as well as the warning lights. The vehicle would turn on but not start again. I put the vehicle in neutral and had several people push me to the curbside. The brakes were very mushy and almost non-existent. I again used the emergency brake to stop it. I notified my local hyundai dealer and advised I would be towing the vehicle to them. I had just came off the freeway and had this happened a few minutes earlier, I would not have been able to get to the shoulder of the freeway. I believe this issue could have caused serious injury or death. It was literally terrifying to lose control of the vehicle the way this occurred. There was no prior warning of an issue and not enough time to react once the warning symbol was displayed.
While vehicle in motion, car just stop oversudan with a spoken message: " hybrid cells vehicle is in danger. Car will stop"and after this messgae, car stalls with no control on the breaks and steringwheel.
El carro tryna cuando voy de reversa y cuando estoy an stop el carro tiembla y los brakes ya se los cambie y siempre me hace ruido..
When the brakes are applied a little more rapidly or harder than normal there is a short grumble noise. This noise has no relationship to car speed as it will make this same noise if the car isn't moving or at any speed. The brakes feel and operate normally with the exception of the noise they make. I have told two different service departments and been told this noise is normal on all the sonata hybrid cars. In the two years and 19,000 miles the noise remains the same, no less or more. Even if the car isn't on pushing on the brake peddle it will make the noise three or four times. The car has done this since new.
Questions about the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid brakes
Does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 39% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 23V651000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have bad brakes?
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid model years with the most brakes complaints are 2013 (26 complaints), 2012 (25 complaints) and 2011 (17 complaints).
Other 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems
Engine 13Electrical 11Seat belts 2Driver assistance 1Fuel system 1Lights 1Steering 1Transmission 1
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