Hyundai Sonata Complaints (2013)

2,025 consumer complaints on file.

#11430511August 25, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
When accelerating to 65 mph, the check engine light came on, and the vehicle stopped accelerating. Took the vehicle in to a mechanic, who stated there was poor acceleration at high RPM's and the car had jerking symptoms during hard throttle. For the engine diagnosis there was a fault code for the knock sensor found. Very low oil levels were in crankcase, no additional fault codes found, abnormal noises. Signs of internal engine problem low oil pressure suspected, no apparent lubricant to upper part of the engine. Recommended replacing the engine. The mechanic estimated the car was also losing oil faster than it should've. Prior to this incident occuring, the car has been regularly maintenanced at the dealership. Car was taken in to an independent mechanic to be looked at because dealership service repair did not have an opening for 2 weeks to look at the car. The lower acceleration could cause an accident on the freeway if driving at high speeds and the acceleration malfunctions without warning. No other persons have looked at the car yet. There was no lights, symptoms, or messages indicating a problem prior to this incident happening. This was the first time this incident has happened with the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430354August 24, 2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where the oil was drained, and the contact was informed that the connecting rod bearing was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that when he drove away from the independent mechanic, the engine seized. The contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted however, there was no response. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430387August 24, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:BULBS
The lights bulbs have burned out multiple times. The hole where the bulb fits is misshapen and is very hard to install new light bulbs (practically impossible). Reported to dealership. They said it is a known issue and that Hyundai will not fix it now. Told me to buy new lights. I did that and the bulbs are still burning out. The socket the bulb goes into is melted, the spot the light bulb goes into the light is melted. This is not safe. I have put over 10 light bulbs in the trail lights in a little over 3 years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430022August 22, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
White paint peeling off from the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430035August 22, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The brake pedal bushing has completely deteriorated and caused my car to be able to shift gears without touching the brake. It also caused me to be unable to use cruise control (which I found out driving down the interstate thank god I wasn’t in an accident) and caused me to be unable to park my car. Caused my battery to die and left me stranded at work. No pieces to remedy to issue are available. And Hyundai has said there was a recall with earlier models (up to year 2011) my car is 2013 and is obviously effected. I have now had a recall on y seat belts, air bags, engine, seat belt anchors, fuel line transmission fluid sensor and now my brakes. I’m not sure what is actually ok with this model at this point!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429829August 20, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while her sister was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not accelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429738August 19, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Trunk latch mechanism is not responding to either manual or sensor key
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429622August 18, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased a used 2013 Hyundai Sonata and in less than a month it was stolen! The police told me that Hyundai has a huge problem with vehicle theft because the manufacturer has built in design flaws that make it the easiest car in the world to steal. The thieves did not even have to break my window even though they were completely up and the car was locked! From what I see on the internet, Hyundai has never addressed the problem and should have voluntarily recalled the vehicles and fixed them! Why has this been allowed to happen when both the federal/state governments and NTSB are aware of such a gigantic problem that is causing extreme financial burden to Hyundai owners?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429677August 18, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Tail lights are CONSTANTLY going out. This is the second time over a 20 day period that I replaced them. It’s not normal. I’m afraid to drive at night due to this matter, as I do not want another vehicle colliding with my rear end. The bulbs are brand new but yet it’s still goes out. This matter should be looked into immediately as it is a safety hazard for nighttime drivers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429384August 17, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Engine Seized and went into limp mode. This happens on June 2 2021. It effected the turbocharger and the Engine tube fuel line. It is covered under the recall. It is currently at Spradly Hyundai in Pueblo Colorado. I have been waiting for 3 months to have it fixed and they had no loaner so I have had to pay for a rental before I got the rental I lost my job because I didn't have a way to get to work. I have spent almost 4,000 in rental which come to find out they only will pay upto 40.00 a day on a rental which there is no rental company that you can get a rental less then 92.00 a day. I have loss so much income and money because of this recall. I had just bought the car 5 weeks before this happened and I have not even been able to make my first car payment. So it will probably be repossed once I get it back. Thanks Hyundai I will never buy anouther car from this manufacturing company. I
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429193August 15, 2021
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
After making a knocking noise for a few miles, the engine seized and the car completely stalled. I had to coast through traffic to stop on the side of the road. Would not start again. I towed the car to service department of Hyundai dealer in Lindon, Utah, who diagnosed a seized engine and is now assessing the seized engine for warranty coverage under the premature bearing wear recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429066August 13, 2021
ENGINE
Blinking saying turn off engine almost died on highway this is my business car in my business name I haven't had this car for a year sign says turn vehicle off it cut off in front of my house hybrid system warning
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428782August 12, 2021
ENGINE
While driving on the Mass pike my engine quit and decelerated without warning resulting in my wife and I barely making it off the road without causing an accident. There is a known flaw with this model 2013 Hyundai Sonata which caused a recall on Jan. 22,2021 that I had not received a notice on. That lack of notice could have easily caused our death that day. The dealer that has the car said the motor needs to be replaced. All owners of Hyundai Theta engines driven vehicles should be made aware before someone dies.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428731August 11, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:BULBS
The brake light is constantly going out since I purchased this car in 2013 see other ocmplaints https://www.carproblemzoo.com/hyundai/sonata/brake-light-problems.php
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428359August 9, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428391August 9, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, she noticed the temperature gauge rising rapidly and started to smell antifreeze. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated that the “DO NOT DRIVE” warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to a family member’s residence. The contact then towed the vehicle to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer for the fourth time where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replace. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was unable to reach a representative from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 134,198.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428225August 8, 2021
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, SUSPENSION
My vehicle has seven recalls on Kelley blue book online everything it says on the Honda website is what’s happening with my car the check check engine light on smoking at the tail pipe exhaust smoke excessive leaking oil suspension seatbelt and no one is helping me at the local dealership Hyundai dealership they’ve been putting me off for months this is a very dangerous situation to have my children in the car I cannot work due to this situationI am a driver for Uber etc.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427506August 2, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426780July 28, 2021
AIR BAGS, ENGINE
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at 20-30 MPH, he heard an abnormal beeping sound and the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and remained on the floorboard, the steering wheel locked, and the vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant. There was severe damage to the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The contact sustained injuries in the head and sought medical attention. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11426286July 24, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Brake light flashing while driving in result my brakes touch down to the floor resulting me from braking properly
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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