Brakes Failed problems of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2012 Elantra.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the brake system failed to engage while driving 50 mph in rainy conditions. The contact crashed into an embankment. The stability control warning light illuminated. The contact suffered injuries to the back and arms that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control), but the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 101,200.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2014

Driver attempting to brake but the brake system failed and hit another car, also upon impact the airbags did not deployed to protect the driver considering how severely the front area of the car were damaged. 2 days prior to the accident, car was not starting, was jumped- start and vehicle was brought to Hyundai service and they did not see anything wrong.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2012

The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes failed and the contact crashed the vehicle into a pole. The air bags did not deploy without warning. The contact sustained knee and chest injuries, but medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.




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