Hyundai Sonata Complaints

17,026 consumer complaints on file.

#11662102May 20, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I had engine issues back in 2021. I had to pay $600 for a part to be installed to fix the problem . The engine failed, the idle was violently lurching forward and would randomly Shut down. Recently the car shut down without warning again. Its scary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662105May 20, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall on paint quartz pearl white my car is peeling and chipping I notified hyundai because I know many customers also are having this issue and they will not resolve this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661998May 19, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Hybrid system malfunction Do not Drive warning light comes on while driving and stalls out the car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661719May 18, 2025
ENGINE
When I was trying to accelerate, my gas pedal just wasn't responding at all and the engine, oil, and battery light all came on. When that happened my car shut down and I coasted to a stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661745May 18, 2025
ENGINE
My car on the freeway started knocking. The check engine light came on. The car immediately caught fire. It is at the tow yard now. We just went through the oil consumption testing and the cleaning. I filed a report in November it failed for misfire and we paid to have the top rebuild. The car failed the oil consumption 1000 miles after the cleaning. We were told to continue to drive. We had 4 people in the car. I have the dash cam with the rod knock. The car has a check engine code. Hyundai needs to be held accountable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661682May 18, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car keeps jerking also it’s something going on with the fuel injections I’ve had to get them replaced twice. Please help
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661436May 16, 2025
ENGINE
Oil consumption issues burning oil no leaks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661110May 15, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Car is in park, refuses to shut off due to car saying car is not in park
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661068May 14, 2025
ENGINE
CAR STALLS; ENGINE IMPAIRED; OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660691May 13, 2025
ENGINE
I just recently purchased about a month and a half ago. I was on my way to work and it was a thudded knocking noise before my car slowed down and shut off on the highway. I had to get it towed to a nearby restaurant I had a mobile mechanic come by he put it on a scanner code p0014 came up with the engine light on.. When he cut the car on and heard the noise he said my engine has failed.. I haven’t had any prior issues with my car before this date.. He mentioned it’s recalls on the engine I have my VIN doesn’t show it’s a recall but it’s the same issues described happened
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660734May 13, 2025
ENGINE
While accelerating from a red light, the engine suddenly lost power and the car stalled in the left turn lane in the middle of traffic. We had to have the vehicle towed to a repair shop, where I was informed that the engine had seized or locked up. The mechanic mentioned this type of failure can happen if the engine loses oil pressure, but we received no warning lights (oil, check engine, or otherwise) prior to the failure. The vehicle has always been properly maintained, including an oil change just a few months prior, and it had not been driven much since. This vehicle was purchased for my daughter to travel to and from college safely and reliably. We have taken great care of it, so the sudden and catastrophic failure of the engine (without any prior warning) is both unacceptable and devastating to our family and we have no way to get her back to her college. I’ve now learned that this year, make, and model: 2016 Hyundai Sonata has had numerous complaints and issues related to sudden engine failure and oil system issues. To my knowledge, this issue has not been officially recalled, despite a pattern of numerous similar reports. This kind of failure puts drivers and passengers at serious risk, particularly when it occurs during active driving conditions like what happened to us as we were stranded in the road and it almost caused a vehicle to hit us. As a parent, I entrusted Hyundai with my family’s safety. I am extremely disappointed by what appears to be a systemic issue and . I urge the agency to reconsider investigating these failures and pressure the manufacturer to do the right thing, stand behind their product and support affected customers like us.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660794May 13, 2025
ENGINE
I have had to have the starter replaced twice, I have had to change the spark plugs 5 times. I have to put oil in it about every 3 weeks. White smoke comes out of the muffler. The mechanic said I need to have an oil consumption test, which Hyundai will not covet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660630May 13, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
I have not had accident in vehicle. There is a driver attention warning feature in the 2024-2025 Hyaundai vehicles that can not be turned off. They were able to be turned off in previous models. Because of the over sensitivity of the feature it creates a distraction while driving. It triggers activation after 10 minutes of driving and goes off if you’re swerving or wearing sunglasses, etc. a number of reasons. However, while I have been driving perfectly fine, it continues to go off and beep every 5 or so minutes. No swerving. Both hands on wheel. The feature isn’t a bad idea but needs to be less sensitive and able to be turned off. Going off so consistently creates a distraction to me while driving. I could see there potentially being many lawsuits regarding this due to accidents. I have spoken to multiple Hyaundai dealerships and they all say there is nothing they can do.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660328May 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the gear indicator on instrument panel independently shifted. Despite the failure, the contact stated that the transmission continued to operate normally. The contact stated that several days later while at a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal and the engine revved to a high RPM. The contact called and informed the dealer of the failure. The contact was made aware that the failure was a common failure for the make and model of the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V434000 (Power Train); which the contact linked to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660368May 12, 2025
ENGINE
I have a 2018 sonata. It has thrown a p1326 code. There is a TSB for that code where the dealership will Check to see if the engine will Be replaced. My car passed that test meaning no engine replacement. My car has 107,000 miles on it and has had regular maintenance. In between oil changes I’m having to add oil. I’m spent hundreds on engine oil since taking owenship of the car. There is obviously an issue with the engine since there is a TSB. Yes my car passed”passed the test this time” (I’m having to pay $600 to replace the knock sensor). I feel like I’m driving a ticking time bomb and money pit. I feel as though Hyundai should handle this known issue. I need help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660449May 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tengo este sonata ya 3 años a solo un mes de haberlo comprado empezó con los problemas de check hybrid system todo el tiempo el mecánico no sabe que pasa con eso además siempre cuando se enciende esa luz no se puede manejar el carro y le dice que tengo que apagarlo
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660512May 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
My 2015 Hyundai Sonata has demonstrated multiple instances of unintended acceleration and braking failure: April 20, 2024 – While idling in a drive-thru line, the vehicle suddenly lurched forward without any attempt to accelerate and crashed into the vehicle in front of me. I was unable to stop it. This resulted in the other car being totaled. I took it to a Hyundai dealership afterward, but they found no definitive cause. April 4, 2025 – My daughter was driving and attempted to stop at a red light. Despite applying the brakes, the car did not stop and continued through the intersection, striking the door of another vehicle. May 12, 2025 – Today, while using cruise control set to 55 mph, the car began accelerating beyond the set speed without input. It appears the cruise control system is malfunctioning and not disengaging as expected. The vehicle currently shows no open recalls, but I found that similar issues were previously investigated under NHTSA action DP21003 for this model year. These incidents occurred months apart, but the behavior is consistent and extremely dangerous. I am requesting a formal investigation. The safety of my family and others on the road is at risk.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660542May 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
My car starts making noise then i pull over. my car completely shuts off and i tried to restart it, didn’t start. My engine i think is ruined
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660133May 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MI AUTO NO ENCIENDE Y NO DETECTA LA LLAVE SIMPLEMEM NTE NO FUNCIONA NADA NO PUEDO ARRANCARLO
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659977May 9, 2025
STEERING
Driving the vehicle, I was turning right on exit , the steering wheels turn extremely hard. It turn so hard have to pull over on side of the road. Steering light and traction turn on. Cycle the key and vehicle reset light nothing happen. Vehicle do not give fault code after key was cycle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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