Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 9 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the parking brake inadvertently engaged, and the rear passenger's side wheel locked up. The brake hold light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with electric parking brake motor failure. The contact was informed that the electric parking brake motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after driving out of the garage and parking in the driveway with the engine idling and remote Smart parking assist feature activated, 6 minutes later the vehicle suddenly began to slowly roll forward into the garage area making contact with a second vehicle that was parked in the garage before crashing into the back of the garage wall and stopping. During the incident no injuries were reported, and no police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable the duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,400.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that prior to purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 17v359000 (parking brake). The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a failure with the park switch. The contact called lester glenn Hyundai toms river (386 NJ-37, toms river, NJ 08753, (732) 691-4108) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact was made aware that the brake lamps were not working after he received a ticket from a police officer for the tail lamps. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed of NHTSA campaign number: 17v359000 (parking brake). The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a Hyundai dealer. The vehicle was taken to south shore Hyundai (360 sunrise hwy, valley stream, NY) where it was determined that there was no recall on the vehicle. Upon VIN inspection, the contact found that it was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v359000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 57,700.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While making a left turn, the rpms would increase and then idle. When shifting into drive, the motor would jerk violently. Finally, when driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the brake pedal seized. The contact had to apply excessive force to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the crain Hyundai dealer (located in north little rock, ar) where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the motor and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v359000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle warranty had expired. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the automatic emergency brake was engaged after attempting to avoid a crash at 35 mph, but failed to respond. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
On or about October 1, 2103, the emergency brake light on the dash came on as I started the car and backed out of the garage. I checked and rechecked the emergency brake to make sure it was off and the pedal was not depressed. Every other time or so, when we used the car, the emergency brake light would come on and we always double checked to ensure the brake pedal was off. On October 7, 2103, we went to the jenkins Hyundai dealership and after they checked the vehicle, they could find nothing wrong with the brakes or the computer. As we left the place, the brake light came on for the 20 mile trip home. The Hyundai warranty states that we should not drive the vehicle because the brakes could lock up and cause an accident. It is either a brake problem or a computer and I would prefer to have it fixed before it causes an accident.
Our new car rolls a little bit after applying the emergency (parking) brake.
At first it was the radio, turning on and off by itself when I would try to lower the volume it would be louder. My headlights would go out and turn on again, my emergency brake light will turn on as my car would stop in the middle of the street. Air bag deployment sign is on and the bag it is not deployed. The abs, esc and other glow lights will turn on; sometimes I cant roll down the windows or lock the car with the button. Now my car will not start, no power and it resets my clock. I have gone to the dealership twice and they are greedy money hungry !@#$% who do not care for their customers, I replaced the battery and the alternator and its been through diagnostics and the alternator was the only thing found wrong. I have issues with the car at least twice a day and three times its died completely. This is an 2006 Hyundai Sonata it should not give me these problems.