Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Hyundai Elantra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to turn into the driveway, there was a burning odor and white-grayish smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The vehicle was parked at the residence. The contact exited the vehicle, and smoke was still coming from the engine compartment. The failure mileage was 101,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized and made abnormal noises. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 84,443.
Problem is associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000. This is for the ABS braking system catching fire. The recall partially addressed the issue, but not fully. The manufacturer installed a fix that addresses the issue while the car is turned off, however the problem still exists while the vehicle is powered on. Shortly after starting the vehicle and driving approximately 3 miles, smoke started billowing out from under the hood and side of the car. The ABS light came on at the same time. The braking function was impaired and sporadic. The vehicle was stopped, turned off and the smoking subsided. After about 15 minutes the vehicle was able to make it back to the owners residence, but the ABS light remained on. Later, the ABS pump was removed, revealing a hole burned in the back of the unit. …
Over two weeks ago, I contacted Rick Case Hyundai in Plantation, FL, via the web and tried to schedule a recall service. The website came back stating there was no recall for my VIN. I went to the NHTSA website and put in my VIN, and it stated there was one recall for that VIN. I am not sure which website is wrong, but since then, all Rick Case has been interested in is selling me a car. The service department completely ignored my inquiry, and the sales department has been responding ever since. On top of that, they have been blatantly ignoring my emails in their attempt to sell me a car. This is not my industry, so I will not speculate who could be wrong. I am saying that someone should have reached out to me and at least tried to help instead of sending me emails to help me buy a new car. I have several screenshots that I have attached.
On 2/3/2023 I started my vehicle like normal drove approximately 2 miles to the store , during the drive my the vehicle was accelerating uncontrollably, more than I was driving normally. I then hit the brakes and it did slow down . Upon arriving to my destination I then tried to park my vehicle and applied the brakes and my vehicle kept accelerating and moving I then placed the car in reverse which stopped the motion. I then placed the car back in drive and went home . Then car still was accelerating uncontrollably so I kept my hand over the emergency brake for emergency use if needed . Upon arriving home the engine light came on
ABS and BREAK lights have come on 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA that my daughter is driving. The local technician informed me that Hyundai vehicles have problems with ABS module breaking down and that there is a risk of catching fire. He suggested that I should contact NHTSA and Hyundai immediately for the recall and replacement of ABS module. While I have been parking the car outside my house away from structures until the recall repair is authorized and complete, I am afraid for my daughter to drive the vehicle.
NHTSA Recall Number20V061000 Recall has not been fixed by the local dealer in Ocala Florida. I scheduled to come in and have this addressed and sat in the lobby for hours before being told I would receive a call to come back when the parts were in stock. It has been since September 9, 2021 that I made my appointment to address open recalls.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon start up of the vehicle, her brakes would not function upon depression of the brake pedal; the emergency brake and the ABS warning lights illuminated. The contact immediately pulled back into her driveway and shut off the vehicle. As the vehicle was off, a white color smoke began to emit from the ABS system of the engine. Upon further inspection, the contact's husband saw that the wires connected to the ABS had began to melt; therefore, he disconnected the battery and fuses. The vehicle had yet to be serviced or diagnosed for the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked her failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20V061000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact attempted to call the manufacturer but was unable to reach a representative. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. While parked the vehicle caught fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not determined the contact stated that after parking the vehicle approximately 2 hours later the vehicle caught fire and flames were present coming from under the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A fire department report was taken at the scene. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact later received a recall notice for NHTSA recall campaign number: 20v06100 (service brakes) regarding an electrical short that May cause a fire. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that she parked her vehicle at home for about an hour and a neighbor informed her of a fire in the front endunder the hood. The vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway and the fire department was contacted to put out the flames. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames and destroyed. The contact recently received a recall letter NHTSA number: 20V061000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The insurance company determined that the fire was most likely electrical since the vehicle had been for over an hour. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020.
Brake complaints in other Elantra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 14% of the model year's 267 complaints. The component named most often is antilock › interconnecting assembly(wiring) (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Hyundai Elantra brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-061 (control unit/module, Feb 4, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Elantra brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 99,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 6 fires and 0 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.