Hyundai Sonata Complaints

17,026 consumer complaints on file.

#11474182July 15, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, AIR BAGS, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Unknown
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473814July 14, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473866July 14, 2022
ENGINE
I am having to put quarts of oil in my car every month and it is not leaking out on the ground. I don't know where the oil is going. The car never has a warning light that there it low or no oil. I have to check it every few days to make sure. The car is not under warranty. .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473870July 14, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I work from home so I don't travel that much. A few months ago, my car was jerking when trying to accelerate. The engine light was flashing on and off. I took it on to the dealership and was told it was a computer update causing the problem. After leaving, the car was doing better, but not completely right as it was prior to the issue. I returned back to the dealership later to explain what else was going on. The car still Jenks on acceleration, but not as forceful. I was then told it is possibly my intake manifold and spark plugs. I plan to take my car back for the spark plugs, but I'm curious about the intake manifold. Either way, this is an issue for when I'm trying to accelerate after a stop and I have a long delay. It also does this on an incline. My car doesn't want to climb on an incline.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473875July 14, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
The brakes lights (all three) wont shut off even when the vehicle is not on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473877July 14, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had declined the engine replacement due to a lack of maintenance records. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined the contact's request for a free engine replacement. The failure mileage was 102,388.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473915July 14, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AHB Hydraulic Break Module Failure car only has 60k miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473966July 14, 2022
ENGINE
I'm now having to check my oil on a car I still have a loan on once a week and having to add at least 3 qts everyother dealership wants 600 for a diagnostic run to see if there's a defect
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473980July 14, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and stalled. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the engine was replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to a second dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474004July 14, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
While driving at night, the low beams on the vehicle cast a very dark shadow approximately 30-40 feet in front of the car. While traveling, it us very noticeable and downright dangerous. If someone or something is in front of the vehicle, it would be hit. We have seen numerous complaints about this on the internet while searching for dilutions to the problem. Dealer says its within Hyundai specifications, however they have seen the problem and agree its very dangerous. Car was just purchased used, however we did not test drive it at night. It is so noticeable and dangerous that we try not to drive the vehicle at night.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473602July 12, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after refueling her vehicle, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but the vehicle failed to restart. She initially towed the vehicle to her home and the next day to her father's home. Her father replaced the starter but that failed to repair the vehicle; the vehicle was then towed to the dealer where they discovered sludge in the engine. The dealer requested oil change service receipts, which the contact provided; however, the dealer declined to repair the vehicle under warranty. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but sided with the dealer on the decision to not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473277July 11, 2022
AIR BAGS
I financed my 2006 Hyundai Sonata from a Maryland state car dealer. At the time of my purchase, the dealer didn’t disclose to me that the vehicle had a branded title. The branded title was discovered by Toco Warranty when I requested a auto extended warranty quote. I contacted the MVA, and was informed that it’s illegal to finance a vehicle in the state of Maryland with a branded title since the actual miles are unknown and this is required by dealers in Maryland in order to finance vehicles to consumers. Although I was no longer required to make payments to the dealer, my vehicle has a ABS malfunction, brake line failure, that has caused brake fluid leakage and brake failure as well as a critical control arm needed repair. I’m disabled and on a fixed income, and purchased this vehicle to assist in getting to and from medical appointments. The total cost of repair from Mr. Tire Auto service centers estimâtes at $2700 and Triple AAA Auto repair centers estimates $ 4700 with $ 2800 to get my vehicle in safe driving condition. Because of my low fixed income, I’m unable to make another vehicle purchase without at least $4,600 for a down payment and I don’t have the money for a new purchase nor to make needed repairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473349July 11, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at an unknown speed, she heard an abnormal sound before the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure was diagnosed as a seized engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V568000 (Engine) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473355July 11, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Paint and clearcoat have separated from body on roof of car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473359July 11, 2022
ENGINE
2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL RELATED TO 2.4 LITER ENGINES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL DUE TO A SOFTWARE UPDATE PREVENTING A SUCCESSFUL REPAIR. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE THE ENGINE WOULD STILL FAIL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473161July 10, 2022
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A friend borrowed my car to go to the corner store to get me a couple of things while my husband was getting surgery. My friend ended up in a rollover accident after hitting a tree. All recalls were up to date on my vehicle, he stated that no airbags deployed. Now after the vehicle was rolled back over and taken to the tow yard the insurance adjuster was the first to see and the driver airbag had deployed. I was not there I cannot say when the airbag deployed however none of the curtain airbags deployed. Also my friend stated that the car accelerated just before impact he swerved to miss something in the road and ended up rolling the vehicle after hitting the tree. The car should not have been accelerating but it was like the car had a mind of its own. I thought the recall was to fix the air bags. He could have been killed.. no reason these cars are still on the road. Not to mention all of the mechanical issues. And I'm sorry to say that I'm glad my kids weren't in the car.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11473173July 10, 2022
ENGINE
My Car is burning engine oil at in alarming rate. I put 5 quarts of oil in and my check engine light began to blink and my car would accelerate more pass 50 mph. So in 6 days and 578 miles; my car had less than a half of a quart of oil in it. My car is having engine trouble. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473185July 10, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vehicle headlights turn off / on while driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473206July 10, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The taillight socket is melting disabling the effective use of the brake system to alert other drivers the vehicle is stopping. The light works but can not be reinserted into the given space because it has melted close on the tailight cause my entire tail light to have to be replaced. The light bulb then melted into the trunk space and could have caused a fire but luckily we smelled it and moved the placement. I have almost been rear ending multiple times cause long the oncoming driver to swerve off the road to avoid hitting me because they were not able to see I was stopped. I have been stopped by law enforcement and given a warning thankfully. I have sent a complaint to hyundai and have seen multiple complaints and myself seen multiple sonatas on the road with no tail light/brake light issues. My dealer wants to charge over $600-1000 to repair this imperative issue. There was no indication they were malfunctioning until they had melted into the socket. On both lights. I have read multiple complaints on this same issue. This is an important part of the car that needs to be fixed for driver safety.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473225July 10, 2022
ENGINE
Two weeks prior to this incident, I had an oil change, fuel flush, and brake flush. I was driving 35mph, my check engine light flashed, and it died in the middle of the road. Pushed it out of way and had to tow it to shop. Shop called to say my engine locked up and that it was under a recall. That they had spoken to the dealership and that my engine should be covered under warranty. I paid to have my car towed to dealership on June 2 and have yet to even have my car diagnosed from the dealership even though the shop already did. They said it locked up due to the engine overheating. I am know paying on my car and a rental without any timeline of when something will happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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