10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 1
Average Mileage:
63,991 miles

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problem #28

Feb 212022

Sonata

  • miles
B pillar separated from the frame during collision causing catastrophic intrusion into the cabin upon impact leading to death of the driver. No other occupants in the vehicle. Multiple investigators noted the B pillar failure upon inspection. Independent, certified crash reconstruction expert also noticed immediately that the B pillar had failed which caused cabin intrusion to an extraordinary degree considering the 2 vehicles involved were going less than 40mph. Vehicle is available for inspection. In addition, edr data reveals that although throttle was engaged, rpm's remained at idle up to the time of impact. Driver pushing on the gas and vehicle not responding.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #27

Mar 192021

Sonata

  • 122,000 miles
The vehicle was parked. I tried to turn the car on but it didn't come on, and then I noticed it smoking under the hood. About 5 minutes later there were flames coming from under the hood and quickly spread to the rest of the car.

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #26

Sep 042020

Sonata

  • 133,573 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that there was a crack in the dashboard near the passenger's side air bag housing. VIN tool showed no recalls on the issue. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 133,573.

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

problem #25

Sep 082020

Sonata

  • 149,346 miles
While driving 25 miles on walnut St in rialto ca.all of a sudden my hybrid Hyundai Sonata made a grinding noise and stop responding I avoid hitting a car infront of me and approached the side walk messing up my right front bumper, when I finally stopped I put the car on park and it made a nasty grinding sound. I tried to put the car on D and it wouldn't move I put it on R and nothing. It was a very scarry experience, I want to know if there is anything you can help me with if there is a recall on the transmission because thats what it sounds like. I had it towed to my house because the gears are not workingit. It has 149346 miles

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #24

Mar 052019

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
The exterior paint is peeling

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

problem #23

May 142020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
While making a right turn on a residential street, the steering wheel locked causing me to hit the only parked car that was 20 ft from the corner.

- El Monte, CA, USA

problem #22

Dec 012019

Sonata

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated the driver's side of the dashboard was cracked near the air bags. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Hyundai de fajardo (located at km 51., pr-3, fajardo, 00738, puerto rico), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 74,000.

- Ceiba, PR, USA

problem #21

Feb 152019

Sonata

  • 30,000 miles
Driver door, unable to open from the inside door handle. Absolutely no damage to car, ever, original owner, car in mint condition.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #20

Jun 082018

Sonata

  • 113,000 miles
On June 8th, 2018 my husband was driving down interstate 85 in charlotte nc going about 60 mph when the vehicle stalled. He coasted the car to the side of the interstate. He turned the vehicle off then tried to restart it and nothing happen and power was dead in the car. Then he saw smoke coming from under the hood. The doors won't open so he had to climb out though the sunroof to safety. He opened the hood and the engine was inflamed with fire. He called the fire department, they came and put the fire out. The reason I'm filing this compliant is because he could have been seriously hurtor killed if the sunroof was close. Hyundai has no explanation for why this is happening and my vehowas total lost. We also have pictures and a video. I can't upload the video so if someone contacts me I will email it.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #19

Oct 132018

Sonata

  • 110,397 miles
On Saturday, October 13, 2018, I was in a parking structure looking for a place to park. I was on the ramp to the 2nd floor when for no apparent reason, my car accelerated and hit the vehicle in front of me and my vehicle immediately quickly reversed backwards and hit the vehicle behind me. The vehicle continued to move back and forth like a bumper car. I was trying to press the break but nothing happened. I started screaming for someone to help that the vehicle was out of control. After going back and forth about 5 times before being stopped by the vehicle behind me. The vehicle was stationary when this all happened.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #18

Jul 152018

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
On July 15th 2018 at 10:30 am while driving at 35+ mph the car started smoking from the hood area, after pulling over I noticed it was smoking quite heavy, I raised the hood and the engine was on fire... Hyundai of Canada refuses to respond to my requests for compensation...

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #17

Jun 022018

Sonata

  • 95,000 miles
While driving car on rt 50 West bound towards the bay bridge, an engine popping noise occurred, then fumes starting coming from vents. Pull car over while getting out flames were already coming from the engine. Within minutes the whole car was engulfed in flames. No time to retrieve any items inside the car. The md transportation authority police were on the seen and called fire dept. Fire department said it was an electrical based on sparks as they were putting out the fire. Hyundai investigated the car remains and could not determine any cause.car pictures are to large of a file to submit

- Arnold, MD, USA

problem #16

Jul 282018

Sonata

  • 79,040 miles
Takata recall. My son was driving down a major state route at 9:30pm when the car suddenly lost power, shortly there after, it stalled out, all the dashboard lights went on and within 2-3 mins, smoke poured from the front of the car and within 2 mins the front of the car was one huge blaze of fire. He was lucky to get out in time. It was very traumatic for him to say the least, not to mention as his parents, we were on face time with him after he pulled over and saw this as it was happening and couldn't be there to assist him.

- North Huntingdon, PA, USA

problem #15

May 012018

Sonata

  • 47,200 miles
Water leaking inside cabin on passenger side. Mold accumulating behind dashboard. Also loud noise of spraying water, which is distracting during driving especially during right or left turning. Passenger experienced a near slip and fall after exiting the vehicle on a slick surface, not realizing her shoes were wet from the drenched carpet on that side of the cabin.there is also a noticeable stench in the cabin that has made me nauseously sick. I was distracted by the sound of spraying water to the point of trying to locate it while driving. This happens when driving in the city or highways. This happens only while driving.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #14

Sep 042017

Sonata

  • 57,189 miles
The paint is chipping away in the exterior by the door handles and the steering wheel. Also the driver seat material is starting to fall apart as well as the door trim on the driver's side.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #13

Mar 052018

Sonata

  • miles
I just arrived to my destination parked the car and was sititing in the driver seat, within minutes I heard this really loud noise, I froze, I thought someone had ran into the back of me the bang was extremely loud. I saw glass particles coming down my winsheild got out the car to look around the vehicle when I observed the broken glass had come from the sunroof - it shattered and created a large hole.

- Salisbury, NC, USA

problem #12

Aug 192017

Sonata

  • 100,250 miles
Our car accelerated with out contact of the gaspedal causing collision with 3 parked vehicles. Extensive damage to our Sonata.

- Rhinelander, WI, USA

problem #11

Feb 122017

Sonata

  • 39,400 miles
While driving on the highway at 70 mph, the panoramic sunroof on the vehicle spontaneously shattered with a loud sound, and glass came showering into the cabin. The vehicle immediately behind me witnessed the event and some of the glass hit his vehicle at high speed. We both pulled to the shoulder and exchanged contact information. He witnessed that no object hit my sunroof, it simply shattered.

- San Diiego, CA, USA

problem #10

Jul 112016

Sonata

  • 109,300 miles
Sonata recall. The airbag light has been on for 3days now and won't shut off no matter what I do and I'm scared it will deploy. Back in may I noticed the paint in my car shipping after I took it to get washed, now my car looks ugly.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #9

Apr 242016

Sonata

  • 47,000 miles
Recall campaign 132. Vehicle stalled/locked up causing a collision with heavy front end damage.

- Compton, CA, USA

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