2007 Hyundai Sonata: brake failure

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Brakes · FL · crash

Had to hit he brakes hard while doing about 25 to 30 MPH and the ABS worked for a millisecond then the petal went down to the floor no brakes at all causing a crash

Filed Sep 9, 2020 · Brakes · 129,802 miles · SC · crash

My brakes failed in january, and my car hit the garage door. I spent $800 to get them fixed, only to have them fail after five months. Because of this it came to my attention that there was a rear cross member recall for corrosion on my car. To complete the recall, the dealership wants to charge me for all of the rusted parts that will break once they dig to reach the recall. I have been without a car since january, and hyundai corporate declared my case closed and refuses to assist, after weeks of deliberation, they only addressed the problem of my brakes and not the recall, which they completely left out of their final determination. The dealership cannot proceed and complete the recall because many parts they will have to remove will be unusable, and cannot safely be placed back. Things are at a standstill, and I desperately need my car back and operational!

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Brakes, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MA · crash · fire

I want to create a safety recall on this vehicle if not other makes and models from this manufacturer. This vehicle is a fire hazard due to chronic corrosion on the fuel lines. It is also a safety hazard due to loss of brakes and steering due to chronic corrosion of the brake and power steering lines. Our 2007 hyundai sonata needed power steering fluid and brake fluid on a regular basis. Most recently we lost brakes and had the car inspected. The inspection determined that the power steering lines, brake lines and fuel lines are severely corroded and all leaking. The brake lines had the most severe corrosion but the fuel and power steering had corrosion deep enough to cause a leak. These leaks are not in the vicinity of fittings or connections. The worst leaks are in the vicinity of brackets or line retainers. This car has been sold and operated in the northeast snow belt but the corrosion is worse than most vehicles that are much older with higher mileage. Clearly the lines were made of inferior metal causing the components to fail prematurely. Apparently, instead of using a more costly rust resistant metal the manufacturer relied on a plastic coating on the lines to protect them from the elements. This completely failed as some of the lines are completely corroded along the entire length. The plastic coating likely accelerated the corrosion as it retained corrosive materials in contact with the metal. I contacted the hyundai dealer and they said that there are no recalls on these components and I would be responsible for all part and labor costs. I opened a case with the manufacturer and they said they would look into it but indicated the car was out of warranty and would not likely pursue a safety recall.

Filed Sep 2, 2016 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 MPH, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the brakes failed to respond. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brakes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake line was severely corroded. The contact stated that the brakes were previously repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the emergency brake failed to engage when activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cable needed to be replaced and the bracket needed to be welded into the frame. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Brakes · 81,822 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency recall campaign id number:09v122000(service brakes:hydraulic:switches: brake light) on august 19, 2009 however, the contact experienced a brake failure 40,000 miles later. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 81,822 and the current mileage was 82,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2011 · Brakes · 56,227 miles · IL

Right rear outer brake pad seized in the pad holder, grinding the rotor. Dealer repaired the brakes and charged me $ 400.00 even though the vehicle was still under warranty and should have been repaired free of charge. The front pads were only 50% worn and they do most of the stopping. Now hyundai dealer says that the hyundai sonata vehicle should have rear brakes cleaned and lubricated every 15,000 to 20,000 miles at my expense, to prevent "lock up". Hyundai does not mention this type of maintenance anywhere in it's maintenance schedule. After checking on the web, I find that this is a common safety problem among hyundai owners who are being ripped off by hyundai who refuses to repair this defect under warranty or recall the faulty brake calipers. I live in a rural area and mileage is 90% highway, so there is minimal usage of the brake compared to city dwellers, yet the brakes failed prematurely.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Brakes · 25,710 miles · PA

Left rear brake lining failed causing loud noise when I braked. Also brakes took longer to stop. Had I been going faster it may have caused an accident. Hyundai has a problem with the rear calipers seizing up and not releasing thereby wearing the brake pads out in several miles and causing the rear brakes to fail. I also had this same failure at 12,000 miles and hyundai replaced the pads and the said calipers were ok. Hyundai said this problem occurs in areas were they use a high concentration of chemicals on the road in wintertime. All other manufacturers don't seem to have this problem, my opinion is there is a design defect in the calipers hyundai uses and the problem should be investigated and fixed before someone gets killed or injured due to a rear wheel brake failure.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · NH

Frozen rear calipers causing brake failure and near accident. Required action - new calipers, rotors, pads.

Filed Nov 27, 2009 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · MN

Hyundai sonata 2007 - rear brake failure - rear brake pad came apart and was completely nonfunctional.

Filed Nov 2, 2009 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · NJ

2007 hyundai sonata 18,000 miles, rear driver's side complete brake failure because caliper did not release pad. There was no warning sound or light to alert me to the problem until the rotor was completely worn. Rotor and pad replaced. Service stated that brake slide needs lubrication frequently, a service that is not recommended in the owner's manual.