Diagsheet

2014 Hyundai Sonata · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

  • 56owner reports
  • 63,315median miles
  • $908median quote
  • 6involved a crash

Newest report Apr 8, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

56 of the 719 complaints on this car describe brake wear.

Tick what matches of 56 reports

10
1
6
3
30
2

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (12 reports) and the pads and rotors (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the brakes covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Sonata

PE16-010opened Sep 3, 2016
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · model years 2016

Electronic parking brake. Closed feb 22, 2017.

NHTSA summary
The Office of Defects Investigation opened this investigation on September 3, 2016 based on four reports alleging the rear brakes locked or applied while driving without brake pedal application. One of the reports alleged a fire in the right rear wheel area.The vehicles subject to the investigation are equipped with an optional Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). In this system, an electric motor applies the parking brake by moving the rear brake pads (pads) against the brake rotors (rotors) when activated by the EPB control switch. The EPB is released by the control switch or by selecting a drive gear with the transmission shifter when the ignition is on.If the EPB has not been used within 1000 kilometers (621 miles) the system is designed to perform an Automatic Adjustment Function (AAF) of the pads to check for proper clearance. This function is a pad adjustment only and is preformed with the vehicle in park with the ignition off. It does not set the parking brake or turn the brake indicator light on. Hyundai has identified an error within the EPB control logic that can cause the pads to remain in contact with the rotors at various levels of force after the AAF is completed. This condition could cause the rear brakes to drag at the next drive cycle and may generate some levels of heat and smoke. The EPB control logic error affects model year 2016 vehicles produced from the start of production through March 16, 2016.Vehicles produced from March 17, 2016 incorporate an updated E

None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.

What owners paid

7 of the 56 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $225 to $3,351.

$225$908$3,351
$0k$2k$4k$6k$8k

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 23,550 and 90,000 miles, from the 26 reports that gave a mileage.

315
416
217
618
519
520
321
622
1023
724
325
226

What owners wrote

“ABS control unit/pump is leaking. I was told it's not covered under warranty or recall. Local mechanic states they can't repair it because the part has to be properly programed at the dealership. I've spoken with other Hyundai owners and they have had the same issue.”

Filed Jul 26, 2024

“Lost all braking ability while driving. Had towed to a shop and they were finally able to recreate the issue. There are no error codes indicated when they hook up to a computer. Have bled brakes and still not fixed. They are telling me they've done all they can do.”

Filed Jun 11, 2024

“I am filing a complaint due to the lack of timely fix of this recall. It has been more than four months since the recall was issued (NHTSA Recall Number 23V651000) with no repair available.”

Filed Jan 31, 2024

“ABS module is damaged. Car is not operable. Dealership did diagnostic on vehicle. And stated there is an ABS recall. But no remedy as of yet. Car will not operate.”

Filed Jan 2, 2024

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 6 of 56 reports involved a crash and 3 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

Other problems on this car