10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
17 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,133 miles

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problem #115

Apr 132018

Sonata

  • miles
The steering wheel makes clicking noises. When ever I'm driving, going over bumps and turning. The driver side airbag stays on.

- Hurlock, MD, USA

problem #114

Mar 012019

Sonata

  • miles
The airbag light ha been on in my car for about 3-4 weeks and stays on continuously, will not go out. I have tried to have it reset, but it does not help. I believe this is or should be a recall because I have been reading over the internet and several other owners of this make and year model of Hyundai are also having these same issues. Also, there appears to be oil leakage but we cannot see it. We have to add oil to the car every week, even after we have had an oil change the week prior. I took it to Hyundai of bowie with these same issues several months ago, but they said there was no recall and before they could check it out, there would be a bill. I did not have the money and believe there is something wrong with the engine and may be part of the recall.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #113

Jun 172020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 97,056 miles
The engine jus started knocking after I got a oil change and tuneup.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #112

May 302020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 141,338 miles
The vehicle has been parked in the driveway of our home and has not been driven for several days. Today, it was noticed that the side passenger airbag from the front window column deployed all on its own! there was no one in the vehicle fortunately whenever it went off.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #111

May 132020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 76,000 miles
My drivers airbag inside of the steering wheel is faulty. The vehicle was stationary and the steering wheel air bag light came on.

- Grapevine, TX, USA

problem #110

May 052020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 96,179 miles
About 2+ months ago, I had my car serviced for brakes, oil change, and filters. Within a day or two I noticed a crack on my dashboard near the airbag passenger unit. Thinking it was Florida heat related, I paid it no attention. During this covid pandemic I now see that the other side of the passenger airbag notation on the dashboard is cracked as well, and the last time my husband and I ran an errand, the airbag warning light went on. Now I'm afraid to use the car to any extent except around town for short errands and was wondering what I should do. The recall number 174 shows no open recalls on this issue...however....all receipts I have since I've owned this vehicle do not show it having been repaired. I see that the initial report of the recall (not remedy) was incorporated into the seat belt issue, however, the remedy notice is the one I have no record of having been repaired. The dealer has recommended other work be done on the vehicle each time I've brought it in for a recall item (??)!

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #109

Nov 042019

Sonata

  • miles
In motion going 20 mph passenger side air bag deployed without accident. Air bag busted on my head, back, and right side of my face. With a powdery sharp film on me. Air bag recall was not fixed by the dealership. I reported it to Hyundai which lead to countless email with no repairs made. Seat and door panel is ruined with a crack in the windshield that has spread. Engine had been stalling and producing white smoke from the tailpipes. While in motion car completely shuts off and will not come back on. Dash board lights up goes off comes on displays key not in vehicle when the key is in the armrest plugged in. Brake pedal freezes up preventing the car to start. Radio does not work check engine light blinks on and off when car is in motion. Reach out to Hyundai webb on route 30 in merrillville, in. They had the vehicle for a month due to the engine recall and turbo recall. They forced me to pick the vehicle up after having it for a month. In motion from the dealership the car cuts off. I get it back on a big cloud of white smoke produces and cuts off again while in traffic. Prior to picking the car up the manager of the shop called informed me to come pick it up and bring a battery due to the battery in the car is dead. The car is at the dealership...they did not have the courtesy to charge to battery to test the work that was done. I take a battery up there they keep the car for another week or 2. when I pick it up the armrest is broken they put a screw in the positive cable post to hold the post in place; I guess. There are ashes on the floor as if someone was smoking in the car, put different color antifreeze in the antifreeze reservoir; meaning they mixed the fluids that would cause more problems. I called the manager again immediately and told him the car is doing the same things. Told me to drive the white smoke out, car is not safe to drive don't stay running.

- Gary, IN, USA

problem #108

Mar 132020

Sonata

  • 106,669 miles
My airbag light came on randomly one night and will not go off, it will flicker on and off but eventually just stays on. This happened a few nights ago. I noticed it once I parked at home. This morning when I crunk the car, it was on and then went off and came on every time I turned my steering wheel until it just stayed on for the remainder of my drive. Also the interior lights stay on unless I have them turned off (if they are set to come on with 'door open' they stay on indefinitely)

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #107

Jan 132020

Sonata

  • 110,000 miles
My airbag light is on have had no accidents and on the steering wheel it's seems to be open on its own a little bit could I drive my car this way? I was just routinely driving my car the light came on went off came back on and it's still on it's been a week now

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #106

Oct 162019

Sonata

  • miles
Airbag light does not go away. No accident. Headlight and brakelight burns out every 6-8 months.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #105

Sep 142019

Sonata

  • 95,000 miles
Brake light burnt out also burnt the light fixture. Dealer said this was a problem so they changed the brake light piece on the harness and the fixture. But the didnt recall it. So if you order another light harness it won't fit because of the change. Smh now air bag light came on while driving down road. Now riding without brake light. I've seen so many of the same without 1 brake light smh. Guess same problem!

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #104

Sep 252019

Sonata

  • miles
When driving there is a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel and shaking of the car and when running over man holes

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #103

Sep 212019

Sonata

  • miles
The SRS airbag warning light has come on and stays on. I don't know if it's a warning on airbag deployment, seat belt function, both sides of the car or one. The Hyundai dealership I bought the car from cannot fit me in to inspect for a couple months and I don't want to drive the car if it's dangerous.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #102

May 012016

Sonata

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V081000 and 19V010000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called rallye motors (1600 northern blvd, roslyn, NY, (516) 625-1000) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Long Beach, NY, USA

problem #101

Aug 162019

Sonata

  • 85,000 miles
Airbag light stays on. I have researched this online and this is a problem that a lot of people are having. I think there should be a recall for the airbag and the electrical system. The light stays on while vehicle is in motion or idling. As far as the electrical system, sometimes it will go off, I have to stop my car, pull the fuse panel and unplug something, wait a few minutes then push it back in and then my radio, lights, etc work again. The electrical has been happening for several years off and on. The airbag light staying on is in it's second week. I just replaced my battery and the light is still on.

- Folsom, CA, USA

problem #100

Aug 202019

Sonata

  • 93,000 miles
There were recent recalls for the vehicle to fix faulty sensor and front air bags. Recently I see the air bag sensor light on in the dashboard and also after the airbag was replaced, I could hear a cluck sound in my steering while driving.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

problem #99

Jul 022019

Sonata

  • 120,000 miles
The power to the engine cuts out when the lights are turned on.

- Winchester, CA, USA

problem #98

Jul 082019

Sonata

  • 91,729 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to abc Hyundai (6825 redwood St, las vegas, nv 89118, (702) 475-8698) and was informed that she would have to pay for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,729.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #97

Jun 272019

Sonata

  • 57,000 miles
Red airbag indicator light is on since 6/27. It turned on when the car was started after being parked in my garage for about 4 weeks while I was away on vacation.

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #96

Dec 032018

Sonata

  • miles
Back in December, 2018, I noticed two large cracks on the passenger side dashboard where the air bag is. The cracks have only been getting longer and I fear for my safety... the airbag can deploy at any time or the airbag possibility won't deploy if I get into an accident. I have reached out to Hyundai and the Hyundai executives, as this has been a known issue with Hyundai and the Sonatas and they will not tdo anything to replace the dashboard for using defective materials. This is a major safety issue and something that Hyundai should recall and fix.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

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