Hyundai Sonata Complaints

17,026 consumer complaints on file.

#11455479March 7, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:BULBS
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the rear taillights failed to illuminate upon depression of the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where she was informed that the socket to replace the light bulb had melted and that due to the failure, both light bulbs could not be replaced. The contact also mentioned that a white smoke had emitted from her driver side headlight when she attempted to replace the light bulb. The contact was able to replace the driver side headlight bulb; however, the driver side headlight bulb would illuminate very dim. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455486March 7, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
All the lights appear os dash. Tpms, taction control, maintenance check engine, , brake malfunction message power steering light. Car start beeping alarm. Transmision weard beheaving. Brakes weard, acceleration. Scare moments, stop the car. Dangerous driving. After 5 mjnutes problem desapear and afret 10 more milles problem appear again. Bring car to the dealer february 10th for diagnostic they charge 457.38 dolars fr diagnostic. Almost a month after they found anything nothing. Feel robbed by dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455507March 7, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact's son owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated when she arrived at her residence, she noticed that her son's rear brake lights illuminated while the vehicle was turned off. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated her son placed a can on the brake pedal to turn off the brake lights. The contact stated she had to disconnect the battery and reconnect before using the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V759000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455526March 7, 2022
ENGINE
Took car to accredited service center for routine oil change early. Was given an opinion that the their was internal engine damage and that my engine would blow out if car was continued to be driven. I then had it towed to Hyundai dealership to be serviced and to get a second opinion. Service was done, and told it was a simple issue, after paying $400 after services were complete, I left feeling relieved it wasn’t a bigger issue. Not less than maybe 6 hours later, early sunday morning, I was driving at night on the road and my engine completely blew out on me. My safety was put at risk and others around me on the road as well because I could have caused an accident, if I had been on the high-way going a higher MPH, my engine would have more than likely caught on fire or possibly have caused an accident. Clearly the issue was not fixed and they sent me to drive in a car that was faulty and not fixed, endangering my life and possibly others around me. It has only been inspected by hyundai, but clearly inspection by them is inadequate. No engine light warnings ever appeared. Oil light would occasionally flash on and off but I didn’t think anything of it because, 1) no loud sounds/vibrations were happening, 2) my next oil change service wasn’t until almost over 1,000 miles, as I regularly keep up with maintenance on my vehicle. I would say the on and off oil light was flashing maybe for about a week or so, and this was NOT after prior oil change, this occurred miles and miles after. I have attach pictures from the 1st opinion service, as well as the service I received from Hyundai before incident occured. I have also if needed to be provided, documentation of routine maintenance by Hyundai Dealership and from an accredited service center by the Better Business of Bureau.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455541March 7, 2022
ENGINE
The contacted owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle deaccelerated without warning several times. The contact stated that the failure was occurring for about a week and the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnoses or repairs. The contact stated recently while driving at 70 mph the vehicle was decelerating with the check engine warning light illuminated, pulled over to the side of the roadway, and called for a ride. The contact stated smoke was seen coming from under the hood she opened the hood but saw no fire. The contact stated left the vehicle parked on the side of the road and was notified by the police that the vehicle had caught on fire. The contact stated that the fire was extinguished by the fire department. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The contact vehicle was awaiting a tow to the unknown Hyundai dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455334March 5, 2022
ENGINE
While driving the engine seized up very dangerous going 40 mph lost absolute control almost causing serious accident
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455165March 4, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the engine oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZED A NEW ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455227March 4, 2022
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after fully refilling the gas tank at the gas station, and driving at 40-55 MPH, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. Upon investigating the failure, the contact noticed that each time he fully refilled the gas tank, in addition to the smell, the vehicle would shudder for 3-5 min while driving. Additionally, the contact noticed that gas was leaking onto the driver's side rear wheel well whenever the gas tank was fully refilled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with evap failure. The dealer informed the contact to check his gas cap; however, the contact stated that the fuel cap was new and was a manufacturer-approved gas cap. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V121000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 94,750.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455266March 4, 2022
ENGINE
I was driving on a main road and my engine siezed up. No warning no lights nothing. Then it wouldn’t start. Got it back to my sisters house it started the next day but the engine is knocking mechanic said it needs new engine!!!! It only has 90k miles!!!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455016March 3, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the speed had suddenly reduced before the engine stalled. On one occasion as the failure occurred, a second vehicle crashed into the rear bumper. No injuries were reported. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine has seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,897.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455053March 3, 2022
ENGINE
At just over 100,000miles my check engine light came on while driving down the highway and the vehicle went immediately into limp mode. Attempted to replace knock sensor, attempt did not remedy the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455057March 3, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
The connection between the brake light and the socket is very poor and the motion of the vehicle often causes them to go out. I have replaced the bulbs and sockets multiple times and I find myself routinely conducting this same repair. This is a safety issue as functioning brake lights are a crucial safety feature for night time driving. I have had this issue diagnosed and repaired by an auto service professional a year ago and I am still having the same problem recur. No warning lights come on when the brake lights fail so I am required to routinely check them myself.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455068March 3, 2022
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The car is experiencing major functioning issues including the theta engine class action lawsuits with engine failure and abnormally high oil usage. It has been stranded for weeks and left my children and myself in danger . Hyundai of Auburn refused to diagnose or allow it to sit on the dealership lot until May 2022. I'm stranded without assess to my children, mail or safety resources that have put my family and myself at great risk if either of us need emergency assistance.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455101March 3, 2022
STEERING
STEERING IS MAKING A NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN ROAD. STEERING WILL ALSO JERK AT THIS TIME!! THIS RECENTLY CAME ON GRADUALLY AND IS ESCALATING. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RECALLED TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS UNSAFE AND NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZED!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454895March 2, 2022
ENGINE
Although my VIN is not a part of the recall I have undergone the same issue as those recalled. Engine light blinking, car in limp mode, unable to drive. My local mechanic scanned the codes to find glow plug stuck on so he reprogrammed car but it went back in limp mode. Then towed car to Hyundai who reprogrammed my car and I picked it up. However I did not make it home. Car towed back to hyundai. They then had to replace the sensor-assy knock. Car seems fine now and engine light no longer blinking for now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454900March 2, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 55-65 MPH, the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an oil leak. The oil pressure sender was replaced. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an unknown recall repair, he notified the dealer of the oil leak failure; however, the dealer informed the contact that no issues were found. The contact stated that after servicing the vehicle at the dealer, the vehicle began to overheat while driving. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that oil was leaking from around the valve cover gasket. The cause of the vehicle overheating was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454914March 2, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. The contact was able to safely coast off the roadway and stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454948March 2, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a plug-in hybrid. Charging light on the dash blinks red indicating there is an issue (per manual). Also blinks while driving. Should be green. Still charges. Taken to two Hyundai dealerships. Computer produces no codes. Dealership does not know how to proceed. Safety concern is it’s unknown if battery is dangerous to charge? Is it dangerous to drive? How does a car indicate a problem but then give no codes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454628March 1, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to his residence. The contact stated an independent mechanic came to his residence and was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that his VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454664March 1, 2022
ENGINE
Engine is consuming a quart of oil every 400 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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