Automatic Emergency Braking problems of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra

Frustrated because this recall is now 5 months old with no remedy available. As a senior citizen I am not confident driving this vehicle with the possibility of a fire while driving. I would like someone to put pressure on Hyundai to get this remedied quickly. I have another vehicle but I should not have to not drive this vehicle. I want my vehicle fixed!.

In the winter of 2024 I became aware, during a routine pre-trip inspection under the hood of my 2013 Hyundai Elantra gt, that the level of brake fluid was low enough not to be visible in the "overflow" container. About a quarter of a quart of brake fluid was then added. I then began checking the brake fluid level often and noticed that over time, I had to add brake fluid at least once a week. The problem increased to the point that I was going through a quart of brake fluid each month. In the meantime, I attempted to get various mechanics to find the leak but had a hard time convincing anyone I was leaking brake fluid as there was never a warning lamp or message activated. After paying for other "suggested" repairs such as replacing brakes the leak continued and at times the brakes became squishy until finally a mechanic acknowledged a leak coming from the area of the abs module actuator which he said was "fried". My car had to be in a Hyundai shop 90 miles away for three weeks awaiting the abs actuator part and repairs as I was advised the vehicle was dangerous and I could lose the use of my brakes. Again, this issue would have never been highlighted if I had not been diligent about checking the brake fluid and could have ended with much more serious consequences than inconvenience and expense. Again, there was never a warning light indicator to emphasize a potential hazard.

I’m having issues with braking and steering and I have made complaints to Hyundai and they have failed me they brush it off as though I need a new car but there are dangerous issues with this car. I also notified Hyundai corporate office on several occasions and a case manager by the name of jose didn’t help at all nothing was resolved he only left voice messages and nothing was done.

- brake and fuel leak smell - yes - yes - no - no.

I was in motion and my emergency brake did not work . I continue down hill and to avoid on coming traffic,,I turn to the right to hit the fence. My air bags never open. Tha k god I always were my seat belts.

Only when wet braking starts to make noise and act like it want stop. It has new brakes.