Hyundai Sonata Complaints

17,026 consumer complaints on file.

#11458273March 25, 2022
STEERING
Was driving and the steering wheel became hard to steer. Had two lights come on the dash, steering wheel with an exclamation point and the traction control. I was able to pull over and shut the car off. I waited a few minutes and turned the car back on. The lights went off and steering was back.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458281March 25, 2022
STEERING, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The driver seatbelt will not stay attached. I'm getting a code to replace steering column and was told the intermediate shaft is bad. Also the torque converter clutch is throwing a code. The engine has been replaced which only has 4k miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458300March 25, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The bulbs keep blowing out and now the wiring harness is burnt. I have replaced bulbs multiple times and I have an upcoming appointment at my local dealership on April 4th. My concern is I thought bulbs were supposed to be replaced every few years not 7-8 in one month. Now due to the fact that the lighting housing assembly is melted it will not hold any bulbs. I have a small child that sits and the back and has a medical condition and I am scared to drive (at night especially) if he needs to go to the emergency room/doctors appointments due to the fact someone may hit me from behind because I have no lights back there. Where I stay every time I see a Hyundai Sonata it never fails they are always missing a light in the back due to the light assembly has melted. This is a safety concern for not only my children but for me. I am also concerned that due to it being melted it could potentially catch something on fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458341March 25, 2022
ENGINE
My engine seized-up at approximately 125,000 miles. We were on the highway traveling about 75mph and heard an unusual sound from the engine compartment. We exited the highway on an exit ramp and at the stop, I hit the gas and lost most power - could only go about 15mph tops. Had to have it towed to my local Hyundai dealership and they determined that the engine was seized. My check engine light and low oil light were on when the problem presented. This was on 03/12/22. Thankfully this occurred when I and a buddy were traveling home from a basketball game, however, the primary driver of this car has been my 18 yo daughter - I'm SUPER glad it happened on my drive and not on hers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458351March 25, 2022
ENGINE
My 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has not had any resolution after the motor seized in 2016. The dealership service department said the motor needed to be replaced in 2016 but refused to honor the warranty. I drove the car part way home when the motor seized on the highway. At that time I made multiple attempts for Hyundai to honor the warranty. The Sonata had 58,708 miles on it. It had to be towed has been in storage since that time. Hyundai since has placed a recall on the motor. The Hyundai customer care center is refusing to cover the cost of towing and loaner vehicle while ‘they check it out to see if it covered under the recall’. I would like to know what rights I have? Will I need to initiate a law suit to get resolution? My VIN indicates it is included in the recall. I contacted a Hyundai dealership who stated they would get back with me also. They also have not contacted me to date. Six years has passed and Hyundai has been fined billions according to your website yet they do not respond in any reasonable fashion. Do have have any information about what they are required to do for someone in my position? It has been pointed out to me that many other parts will need replacing such as the hybrid battery, connectors, hoses and so on due to the time lapse which Hyundai purposely created by their refusal to act in a timely manner. I am making a complaint against them for the above reasons.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458119March 24, 2022
ENGINE
Engine failed per hyundai recall September 2nd 2015 engine should be repaired or replaced. Hyundai is refusing to honor recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458140March 24, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
I was driving in a school zone going 10 MPH and a warning flashed saying "Check Brake" then "Hybrid System Warning! Safely stop and do not drive" The brakes then locked up and the steering wheel became very stiff. I was able to pull over and turn the car off. I turned it back on and the warning was gone. However, the issue continued a couple weeks later and would not reset to a drivable condition, this prompted my husband to take the vehicle to Sterling Acura of Austin to be maintenance. The Power Brake Booster was replaced but the warning still appears sporadically, just long enough to read and then turns off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458173March 24, 2022
AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN
Rt passenger side wheel clunks when turning, loud noise when moving took to dealer they found nothing wrong. I returned to dealer again a couple weeks later to confirm my a arm needs repairs, safety issues airbag’s light remaining lit told repairs not available for year and make iwas told to deal with it by dealer even if it was a safety issue, driving car doesn’t matter what speed my back end sounds like it is falling apart and my car will slam out or into gear I have reviewed recalls and safety issues and I have been told that they have been closed even if my car is currently having issues with the vehicle recalls ie..slamming in and out of gear, arm issues and clunky noises on turns and driving,rear end clunk sounds like no shocks or struts
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458217March 24, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and was shaking while coming to a complete stop. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was no oil in the oil reservoir and refilled the engine oil. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer; however, the vehicle had previously had an oil change less than one month prior to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458260March 24, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving the car and it basically shut down and wouldn’t accelerate and wouldn’t crank in the middle of a highway ! And don’t know what the problem could be the car will not start now
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457966March 23, 2022
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Car has been consuming an excessive amount of oil (1-2 quarts per week). While driving down the highway the oil pressure light came on and the engine started clicking and knocking. The engine died and all the dash lights came on. The car was coasted to the side of the road and towed into a local mechanic. The engine had seized and presumably dumped all the oil at the time of the engine failure since the engine had no oil when diagnostic was run. Car was taken to Hyundai dealership and is awaiting diagnostic and repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458010March 23, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
At low idle (stopping) car stalls out when stepping on gas. The RPMs run extremely high and very low at idle causing panic. The vehicle also stalled at full speed on highway but all electrical was still working. Car tends to sputter and jump while shifting.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457829March 22, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would lose motive power and decelerate without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred consistently while making turns in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable the duplicate the failure and the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457582March 21, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light continued to flash on and off. Additionally, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer where notified of the failure but no assistance was available. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457609March 21, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon pulling out of a driveway, the vehicle began to stall as he placed the vehicle into drive (D) and depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact then stated that several warning unknown lights appeared on the instrument panel as a dark colored smoke began to emit from underneath the hood of the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V568000 (Engine) which he linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided him with a diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the independent mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457625March 21, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and exiting a highway the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated and the instrument panel went blank. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the vehicle had engine failure related to NHTSA Campaign Number 20V746000 (Engine) and 15V568000 (Engine). The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457639March 21, 2022
ENGINE
Vehicle seemed to burning oil. Losing oil a month after oil change. Emission issues, rattling and fumes when running.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457686March 21, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hybrid System Warning! This is the second time I have received this issue. It seems like a big issue within these types of cars. The first time I took it to Hyundai and they said replace the transmission. I took it to my transmission guy and he just changed the alternator and it worked. Now today, I am getting the same error message, but all the answers online are completely different things. I called Hyundai again and they once again suggested to replace transmission. They are trying to rip people off. This car is a lemon.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457689March 21, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the trunk latch was previously replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V619000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457489March 20, 2022
AIR BAGS
My wife was hit on the drivers side door at 45mph and the side airbags didn’t deploy. According to the inspection, the side impact shorted the ACU.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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