Hyundai Sonata Complaints

17,026 consumer complaints on file.

#11610648August 24, 2024
ENGINE
Apparently there has been a leak in the engine and was not retaining any oil. We’ve tried to fixed it but it wasn’t fixed properly. My safety and others were at risk by the car shutting down at any moment. I have not taken it to the dealer yet. I am willing to do an inspection at a dealership for a better understanding on the issue.Check engine light came on about a month ago and I kept trying to fix it but check engine light is still there.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610664August 24, 2024
ENGINE
Was driving on the access road... Luckily .... When I lost all power. Turned off my car and wouldn't restart. Had it towed , 1 month later and $7500 had to get a rebuilt engine. Which now I'm having 100s of issues. Love my car but this is literally stressing me out. Bought the car 2 months before this all happened
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610500August 23, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated the engine compartment had caught on fire. The contact’s spouse extinguished the vehicle. The local fire department was not contacted, and a report was not filed. however, a cause for the failure was not yet determined. A Police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610520August 23, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting or reversing, the steering wheel seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610511August 23, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a left turn, the Forward Collision Avoidance system abruptly activated, applying Automatic Emergency Braking, bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence only while attempting to complete a left turn. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610212August 22, 2024
ENGINE
The malfunction component was the engine. My safety and other was very risky and dangerous. Unknown if the problem was reproduced or confirmed by dealer. The vehicle was inspected by police. The only warning lamp was the engine lamp that appeared approximately 30 minutes before the engine caught fire resulting in total car loss.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610285August 22, 2024
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
On July 15th I was driving away from work and my car suddenly stopped accelerating. I was able to get it towed to a body shop I previously had it repaired at. They said the battery system was blowing a fuse when it would become undrivable. They took it to the local Hyundai dealership where they applied a new software update related to the battery management system. This did not solve the issue, it continues to stop while in traffic and the dealership refuses to do anything to figure out the cause.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610010August 21, 2024
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and slowing for a right turn, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was in the middle of the turn when the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the engine was still running, but the vehicle was not responding as needed. The contact turned off the vehicle and observed that the passenger’s side control arm had detached and fallen onto the street. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the entire front end was extremely corroded. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610090August 21, 2024
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle during a rainstorm, she became aware that water had filled the interior of the rear driver's side door panel, which began to leak when the door was open. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine how the water was entering the door panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609646August 20, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Two years ago, I'm having issues with my car paint peeling off in the hood, roof and trunk. Many times I when to the dealer to ask them about the recall, and they state that there is nothing they can do since they did not have anything registered for a paint peeling recall. My car day by day is getting worse and I need help for this issue to be fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609725August 20, 2024
ENGINE
Coolant leak acting like blown head gasket. Coolant was leaking into the exhaust system. Defective EHRS system
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609732August 20, 2024
ENGINE
At 82,000 miles car started to consume coolant. Had EHRS TBS performed coolant no longer leaking. Thi is the 2nd car that had this coolant issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609629August 20, 2024
ENGINE
Transmission issues: Knocking when it shifts. Also, it tries to "leap" forward sometimes when I come to a stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609284August 19, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
My headlights and break lights are constantly going out. My back taillights light connected is constantly burned up which is a huge safety concern because I can’t see. My car has multiple recalls for engine problems which fit my car problems such as premature bearing wear but it won’t be covered because my vin number isn’t associated with that recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609395August 19, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Took a trip to Nashville so I left Memphis Saturday morning hole on the road heading to Nashville I was at least 30 minutes fork the city my car began to jerk very bad suddenly my file light came on so I stopped at a gas station the file light came on telling me I needed gas the had was on the E but my mileage to e said 117miles. So I was like ok that’s weird after I put gas in my car I got back on the road my gas hand went from full to half way and I was not even on the road for 40 minutes so as we get closer to Nashville my car starts jerking very bad I hear a noise that sounded like a bag or a piece of paper being crumbled up I turn around to find my rear seat up in the air I knew it was not normal at all looks like it was a lot of pressure for the frame of a car to stand up like that I definitely knew something was wrong when that happened I instantly started to smell gas very loud smell of gas I then start to do my research and I see Kia’s and Hyundais are dealing with gas tank expansions so at this point I am scared for my life I’m in my car and I’m dealing with a issue like this. I instantly call my dealership and schedule to have my car towed to the dealership out in Nashville. They called me that Monday confirming the gas take had expanded and caused a significant amount of floor damage to my vehicle I am currently waiting trying to see what is Hyundai going to do about this issue that is my only transportation and having to deal with this then find another way back home has been very stressful and just to know that I could have lost my life in that car is even more traumatic
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609444August 19, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609465August 19, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sudden failure of the electrical system with warning that the hybrid battery was in operable. I parked the car, turned it off, reset the 12 V battery, and the car restarted and operated normally. This problem with the 12 V battery needing reset has happened dozens of times while I was parked. This is the first time it has happened while I was driving the vehicle. A sudden disabling of the vehicle without warning poses a safety concern so I thought it best to report the problem. The local Hyundai dealership has heard of this problem, but they are unable to diagnose or repair it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609209August 18, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Vehicle has manufacturer defect paint started to peel
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609116August 17, 2024
ENGINE
My Sonata has had continuous oil consumption issues. It is now at the dealership for service. They want to do repairs that may not work, to avoid replacing an engine that is under an Oil Consumption Recall. My car had an oil consumption test. At the time the dealership said it passed, this was a couple years ago. It now has the oil issues. The recall extends my warranty to 15 years/150,000 miles. If I have the repairs and they fail, the engine could seize up while I am driving it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608916August 16, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact was informed by the dealer that there was an unstated recall on the vehicle; however, the recall campaign had expired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 107,084.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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