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 Oct 2, 2026
56 of the 722 complaints on this car describe brake wear.
Tick what matches of 56 reports
Brake wear on other Sonata years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
What this problem usually is
Brake reports cover a wide spread of symptoms. Grinding or squealing is common, and so is a pulsing pedal or a shake through the car when stopping. Others describe pads and rotors worn out long before they expected, a brake warning light, or a pedal that goes soft or sinks toward the floor. The most serious ones say the car didn't stop in time.
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 Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Sonata
Electronic parking brake. Closed feb 22, 2017.
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.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 23,550 and 90,000 miles, from the 26 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 service bulletins or notices for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
HYUNDAI YF SONATA HYBRID: BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HAVING BREAK LINE INSTALLED ALONG WITH FLUID DAMPER TO ADDRESS NOISE. *LJ
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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 141 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 136 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 65 reports
- Headlights too dim or fail 54 reports
- Tail lights or brake lights fail 52 reports
- Vehicle fire 35 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 29 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 29 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 27 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 26 reports