10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 84
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,895 miles

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problem #257

Oct 022015

Sonata

  • miles
Cant get light to work, have replace bulbs a few times, and have take it to an advance auto place where they have told me it's a problem with the electric work and engine not the bulb. The bulbs were fine and not burnt out. Have been having issues since last October 1st was only one head light now as of this weekend its both.

- Springfield, MA, USA

problem #256

Jan 032016

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 2 mph, the contact was unable to stop the vehicle after it stalled and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Dothan, AL, USA

problem #255

Oct 122015

Sonata

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 60 mph, various warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Franklin Square, NY, USA

problem #254

Nov 062015

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there would be an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor had metal fragments and would need to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Jackson, NJ, USA

problem #253

Sep 082015

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #252

Jan 182016

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 153,815 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While the vehicle was being serviced according to NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine), the technician informed the contact that the recall was not able to be serviced. The malfunction indicator lamp and the mileage control circuit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,815. Updated 03/16/16

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #251

Jul 182013

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V434000 (power train), 15V568000 (engine), and 15V759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Concord, CA, USA

problem #250

Sep 102015

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 15V586000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bayonne, NJ, USA

problem #249

Dec 122015

Sonata

  • 139,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 50 mph or higher, there was an abnormal sound under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lining needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was also serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

- Tupelo, MS, USA

problem #248

Oct 172015

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Brooke, CT, USA

problem #247

Nov 052015

Sonata

  • miles
I have complied with Hyundai in regards to the two recalls on the vehicle. Although, my vehicle has sat at the dealership since November 5th 2015. The dealership has yet to receive a new engine from the manufacturer. Furthermore, I still pay payments on the vehicle and have done so before the recall was released as well as even after it was sent to the dealer, as requested by Hyundai. I spoke to Hyundai today as to an update to when this will be completed and they did not have an answer. I sent them a letter requesting that they buy back the vehicle do to the safety concerns as well as the delay in fixing this matter. They declined and this is why I am filing a complaint. They have not or have they ever taken accountability for these issues from my standpoint and the car has lost substantial value due to these ongoing recalls. I am paying on a vehicle that is no longer worth the payments. I have requested a buy back due to the quality of the product Hyundai made. They falsified their commercials and hyped up the quality of their product and no longer are they standing behind it.

- Swartz Creek, MI, USA

problem #246

Jul 012015

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, a loud knocking noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine); however, the dealer declined to replace the engine assembly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #245

Jan 132016

Sonata

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 mph on an incline, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, there were fumes and an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The VIN was not available.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #244

Oct 032015

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 94,000 miles
October 3rd 2015, I was driving on highway 78 West. I was in the vehicle with my 3 year old daughter. I was driving in a 2 way lane that was under construction. All off a sudden without any warning my vehicle started to decelerate on the highway. I immediately had no control and my speed was decreasing fast. I was in the left lane and in matter of 4-7 minutes my car engine was shutting down on the highway. I was almost hit by multiple trucks who continued to fly by my vehicle on the highway as I tried to find some where in enough time to bear off. Putting me and my 3 year old daughter in immediate danger. Needless to say I was terrified. I was finally able to pull off into the right lane and pull my vehicle into the shoulder of the highway. Since I was in an area that was under construction on this highway the shoulder space was very limited. I could feel the trucks pass my car and I was scared for my life and my daughter?S life. I had an immediate panic attack and thought my daughter and myself was going to die. This has caused a great deal of hardship on myself and my daughter. We have been without our vehicle since this incident. Hyundai in lebanon, pa has had my vehicle since 10/3/15 and continue to give me the run around. They say they ordered a new engine, but it has not shipped to the dealer yet. This incident has created a tremendous hardship for me and my family. I continue to be at a disadvantage as I am driving a rented vehicle. Meanwhile I continue to pay for a car I have not driven for over 3 months. Your immediate assistance would be appreciated. This issue I am having with my vehicle is due to a recall campaign 132. This recall was due to the engine malfunction that Hyundai is aware of. My vehicle stalled while in motion on the highway, putting my life and my 3 year old daughter's life at risk.

- Jonestown, PA, USA

problem #243

Nov 032015

Sonata

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hempstead, NY, USA

problem #242

Jan 012016

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
2011 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine consistently lose power while driving. The consumer stated the vehicle became unsafe to drive. The brake lights would stay on, even though the engine was off. The vehicle would not shift out of gear.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #241

Oct 282015

Sonata

  • 118,500 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,500. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Burlington, NJ, USA

problem #240

Dec 112015

Sonata

  • 79,000 miles
Engine making a pinging & tapping sound upon acceleration & a regular burnt oil odor engulfing the interior cabin of vehicle while in motion. It is burning excessive oil between 3,000 mile oil changes.

- New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA

problem #239

Dec 012015

Sonata

  • 41,000 miles
Hyundai installed faulty oil feed pipe to the turbo in Hyundai Sonata 2011 2.0T, the pipe leaks and results in low oil in the engine, which causes engine failure. I saw the oil leaks on the parking spot. Took it to the mechanic and the pipe was at fault, my engine oil was at critical level, provided that I had it changed about 1000 miles.

- Plainview, NY, USA

problem #238

Oct 062015

Sonata

  • 13,000 miles
Received recall notice in October under campaign notice 15V-568. To date, no word from dealer regarding necessary, called for inspection.

- Port St. Lucie, FL, USA

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