10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 26
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,696 miles

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problem #155

May 142021

Sonata

  • miles
On one of the first occasions, I had just exited the Lincoln tunnel when the "Hybrid System Warning Safely Pull over" came blaring along with the "Check engine" light. I safely pulled over and noticed the car would act as if it was in "neutral" when it was actually in "Drive". I shut off the car and eventually I was able to drive.

- Nutley, NJ, USA

problem #154

May 222021

Sonata

  • miles
My break lights and head lights are constantly blowing out, I've had multiple repair orders to prove this & can have records pulled from my pull overs. My back up camera now has an electrical issue and will no longer come on. Also when I'm driving the gas pedal just stops working while driving!!! Very very dangerous. My car is well kept and maintained there is NO reason for these issues to be happening aside from a manufacturer issue. I know plenty of people with the same year make and model as me and they all have the same issues. There really needs to be recalls put out on these issues as they are a safety concerns and they are putting me and my children in danger every day. I wish I had researched these issues before buying a Hyundai. I WILL NEVER BUY ONE AGAIN especially if these issues do not get resolved.

- Gambrills, MD, USA

problem #153

Apr 052021

Sonata

  • 174,000 miles
1 day after buying vehicle. It failed. 1st dealer replaced 12V battery. Then drove 17 miles and it failed again. Dealer determined hybrid battery bad. 7K for new one. 7 yr old vehicle needed new hybrid battery. Purchased hybrid battery. 1 year later vehicle started jerking on highway. Then it could not get over 40 and engine was revving high. Towef to dealer. They determined failed transmission and electric motor. Purchased used parts and had them installed for 4K. Nightmare vehicle. Awful support from Hyundai. No way I would ever buy another.

- Gulf Breeze, FL, USA

problem #152

Apr 082021

Sonata

  • 158,000 miles
I was in motion on the interstate and service engine light popped on and it was told it ended up being the camshaft. On my way to shop the next day my car cut off on the interstate and everything worked but car would not crank. Was told it was engine. I had no warning and yes my oil had been changed.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #151

Apr 052021

Sonata

  • miles
The vehicle was stationary when vehicle wouldn't start due to the interior fuse box gone bad once fixed while drive on a residential street the steering wheel begin click while turn either left or right and almost locked on me the 2012 Hyundai Sonata steering column flexible coupler went bad and from my research this seem to be an ongoing problem with there car

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #150

Apr 052021

Sonata

  • 138,000 miles
My passenger rear light keeps blowing. I have replaced the bulb once a week since I bought the car two years ago. I have been pulled over multiple times, thankfully I was not ticketed and was given a warning all 3 times. The light went out again so I went to change the bulb and the the whole housing unit is melted. Now I am unable to take the bulb out to change it.

- Wilkes Barre, PA, USA

problem #149

Mar 272021

Sonata

  • 98,497 miles
My radio will not allow me to connect bluetooth nor will it come off the 'caution' screen that comes on when it first start up. Also I am unable to connect usb (media). I attempted but did not work then I tried the same cord with charger port adapter and it works

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #148

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 #147

Mar 022021

Sonata

  • 145,000 miles
Brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, car looses acceleration and looses power. When driving on cruise control, break will depress and turn cruise off and on in dash.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #146

Feb 082021

Sonata

  • 64,000 miles
For 6 months I have received emergency notification "hybrid system warning! safely stop and do not drive" also "check brakes" most recently the warning lights came on while driving 65mph and the car lost all power. Most often this occurs when the car is parked. The dealership has looked at it twice. The first time they replaced the battery to resolve the issue. The second time they were "unable to replicate the problem" and said there was nothing they could do to fix the problem. As the car lost power while on a major highway I feel it is unsafe to drive. When the warning lights are on the brakes must be fully pressed down to engage. I filed a case with Hyundai but have received no response in two weeks

- Oakland Park, FL, USA

problem #145

Dec 312020

Sonata

  • 95,671 miles
Driving vehicle and sputters as if losing power while driving. Started small no check engine light on while on freeway. Then continued when got off exit and reduced speed then stop car warning light appears. Turned car off waited then problem went away after taking to dealership they said could not duplicate problem now it has happened again. Same issue this time was with my wife and kid on wedding day. Please help us!!!

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #144

Aug 052020

Sonata

  • miles
Brake lights are out and when I replace then they blow out within two days

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #143

Jan 012016

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle experienced an unknown electrical failure. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed and the contact was provided information that an unknown electrical part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #142

Jan 152020

Sonata

  • 110,000 miles
Head lights and tail lights consistently burn out, rear tail lamps caused melting of the assembly on both sides near where the socket goes. Rectified rear lamp issue using lower wattage leds, not a solution for this but a band aid. Car automatic locks have ceased working, fan assembly cut on and off causing failure of radiator. Buttons on steering wheel activate wrong settings often when used. High pressure fuel pump stopped functioning, only low pressure system remains. All problems listed happen intermittently either moving or stationary.

- Titusville, FL, USA

problem #141

Apr 012019

Sonata

  • miles
Hello. I am reaching out regarding concern as to the malfunction of my brake lights. I currently own two 2012 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. The lightbulbs in both vehicles go out within days of being replaced. I was advised by a Hyundai technician that the casing of where the light bulbs is inserted was "melted" and needed to be replaced. I was also advised that my car was not covered under warranty and was not covered under a recall. In my research of this malfunction, I have found that this is not a individualized issue or concern that is isolated to my vehicles. In addition to causing a potential risk of a accident, I am very concerned regarding the potential of a fire due to the "melting" of the casing.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #140

Dec 032019

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
Brake peddle sticking not releasing brake lights to turn of in rear.which caused a shortage..in electrical wiring that shorted out whole dash system and security including power windows glove department etc. Issues when brake light was not releasing transmission was jumping to gear of reverse and drive with out my control

- Woodville, MS, USA

problem #139

Jul 012020

Sonata

  • 79,000 miles
My Hyundai Sonata 2012 recently experienced engine seizure on a 5 lane highway in NJ garden state parkway at 70 mph without any warning what so ever.car was checked for this recall year ago and supposedly software was installed to notify if engine was to fail. There was no warning! dealer confirmed the engine died and is covered under the recall. I also had mentioned concern about the noise under the car. They replaced the engine & serpentine belt and told me to come back in 3 days as it was too early to do the inspection. When I got the car back the noise was still under the car, the tire light came on, back door lock stopped working and ac stopped working I called back and they told me $1500 worth of work to pass inspection. 3 days earlier they said the car was good to pass. Including Continental tires that Hyundai horrible suspension ruined at 16K miles(tire warranty 70K miles) and both sway bars and sway bar link. Which means I could have rolled the car at any curve.axles were changed twice on this car as they told me " manufactory faulty" axles they put on and other suspension parts. Tires were rotated and aligned by them! if that's not good enough person working on my car damaged both of my front doors when letting the car off the lift.then the dealer tried to cover up the damage and sign me the car back! car has some serious electrical issues with interior/exterior. Lights melting, bulbs burning and now the car doors locks. Better yet new recall says if you had your engine replaced you are in a danger of the fire.how am I supposed to trust this "certified dealer" ? + the other 8 recalls and class actions about this car- Hyundai needs to be forced to buy back these all of these cars. Not only is that not safe for me its also not safe for other drivers! I've also been without my car for about a month at this point.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #138

Aug 012020

Sonata

  • 125,400 miles
Oil is not sufficient. I'm losing oil fast and there is not an oil leak. I'm hearing a rattle noise.my radio changes media modes on its own.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #137

Jul 292020

Sonata

  • 135,000 miles
Multiple parts have been replaced on my front end from what mechanics thought were the problem but my wheel still sticks/pull to the left while driving even after multiple front end work and alignments. Also, I've replaced head lights, tail lights, breaks and reverse lights numerous times because something keeps blowing them. When I press the volume button on the steering it changes the screen on the radio. I'm assuming it's something with wiring malfunctioning. The cruise control on the wheel doesn't always work as well

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #136

Jul 222020

Sonata

  • 154,500 miles
When the temperature is +95 the car will drive for 15 mins and an alarm sound warning you that the "hybrid system warning - safely stop and do not drive" the vehicle is not responsive and the the engine is making a cracking noise

- Wallingford, CT, USA

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