Hyundai Sonata Complaints

17,026 consumer complaints on file.

#11429938August 20, 2021
POWER TRAIN
Transmission shudder, reverse gear not working, stuck in 3rd gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429942August 20, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving down the highway and engine stalls next to semi after safety inspection from dealer. Already took to dealer and told there is nothing they can do.
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
#11429845August 20, 2021
AIR BAGS
My airbag light has come on. The censor in the passenger seat has failed and isn't recognizing the weight of the passenger. The recall is active for several 2006 Hyundai Sonatas, but when I enter my VIN, my Sonata does not show that recall. The problem has been confirmed by the Hyundai dealership. It is available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429859August 20, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while her husband was driving 30 mph, the EPS warning light was illuminated, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The driver was able to continue driving to the residence. The contact stated she also experienced the same failure while driving. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed it was an electronic failure. The contact towed the vehicle to local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the electronic steering assembly to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V190000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429689August 19, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel delivery has intermittent pull when driving. This has been ongoing & had been mentioned from independent service center back in May. It Occurs at different speed levels when gas pedal is pushed, a hesitancy occurs like a sputter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429691August 19, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:BULBS
Tail lights continually kept burning out. Eventually, after a few installs, tht last one melted requiring they full assembly to be replaced. The first side went out on the right a couple of years prior, this year the left side did the same thing. The smell of burning was noticed, and found the cause from the tail light.
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
#11429616August 18, 2021
ENGINE
Lots of noise and car started smoking and stopped working while I was on the highway
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
#11429643August 18, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the contact depressed on the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle did not accelerator properly. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to the transmission, but the vehicle was not fully diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,700.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429655August 18, 2021
STEERING
The contact's father owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his father was attempting to make a turn, the electric power steering failed, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a steering column failure. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,181.
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
#11429426August 17, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Exact same issue as NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V759000 (described below). Video was taken of the incidents. Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. Consequence: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 136.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429490August 17, 2021
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
My trunk has opened while driving and now my trunk will not open at all, even with the manual key.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429252August 16, 2021
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a recall notification for 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 manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429276August 16, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) however, the contact was unable to schedule a recall repair appointment with the dealer as the dealer would not return his phone calls. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that he had been hearing abnormal sounds coming from the engine while driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated the vehicle had been consuming a significant amount of gasoline. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,500. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429314August 16, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that she would frequently add engine oil every 1,000 miles due to an excessive oil consumption. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled while at a red light as the oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and she was informed that the oil needed to be changed more frequently to prevent further failures. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429346August 16, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
The headlights and brake lights are constantly blowing and not working. Just recently my light bulbs were switch in august and the driver side will only work with the high beams on and my car is available upon request for inspection… I’m unable to see if i don’t have on the high beams and I’m pretty sure it’s blinding the other drivers. It haven’t been to the dealer since they were able to repair the brake light defects and there were no warning signs prior to the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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