2012 Hyundai Elantra service brakes, hydraulic problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake pedal felt spongy while depressed. After parking the vehicle, the contact later restarted the vehicle, and the brake pedal extended to the floor while depressed. While inspecting under the hood…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and air bag warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall…”
filed Jun 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an…Campaign 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Elantra | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Elantra | 26 | 10% |
| 2014 Elantra | 45 | 12% |
| 2013 Elantra | 114 | 9% |
| 2011 Elantra | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 Elantra | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 Elantra | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Elantra | 16 | 5% |
| 2007 Elantra | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 Elantra | 8 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.