peterbecker10

Elantra electronic parking brake failure

I'm kinda freaking out. I have a 2016 Hyundai Elantra with a gasoline engine, and the electronic parking brake is totally dead. The handbrake won't engage at all. Plus, there's an error message that keeps popping up, and the brake warning light is glaring at me from the speedometer. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm worried it's a major brake failure!

A 2016 Hyundai Elantra owner experienced a failure with the electronic parking brake, which wouldn't engage and displayed an error message along with a brake warning light. The likely cause was identified as a defective electric motor in the brake caliper. It was suggested to read the error codes with an OBD2 scanner and have the issue checked at a workshop. The problem was confirmed and resolved by replacing the faulty motor.

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Sounds like the electric motor in the brake caliper might be defective. Have you had the error codes read to confirm this?

I haven't read the error codes myself, no. Is that something I can do with a regular OBD2 scanner, or does it need a special tool?

A regular OBD2 scanner should retrieve the relevant codes. However, considering the symptoms, a defective electric motor in the brake caliper is the most probable cause. I recommend having it checked at a workshop.

Thanks. I took it to the shop, and you were right! The electric motor in the brake caliper was shot. Cost me 505€ to get it fixed. Appreciate the help!

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