10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 17 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 11 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 51,133 miles
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The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the rear tail lights had an internal electrical short and contained rust and corrosion. Also, the sockets melted on both sides of the rear tail lights. The rear passenger side light had to be removed to prevent the middle rear brake light from remaining illuminated. The rear driver's side tail light was operable, but eventually shorted out as well. The contact ordered replacement tail lights three times, but the failure recurred each time. In addition, the contact heard a loud noise concerning the fuel system. When turning the steering wheel in either direction, the contact heard an abnormal noise intermittently. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V137000 (seat belts and air bags) and 18V934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. Mcgrath city Hyundai (6750 w grand ave, Chicago, il 60707, (773) 889-9090) was contacted, but had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
- Chicago, IL, USA
2012 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA recall number 18V-137 and Hyundai recall number 174.
- Hopkins, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle made popping noises and shut off. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and promised to call the contact back. The contact was not called back. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V934000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) and 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,701. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 18V934000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) and parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags).
- South Fulton, TN, USA
This is an ongoing problem, the plastic that the tail light bulb is attached to is melting and I have had to replace the tail light casing already recently. Since the replacement, I replaces a bulb and the plastic is starting to look burned again. Two weeks since I replaced that bulb, the light is out again.everytime I have this problem my check engine light comes on. After a few days it goes off. When I take call the dealer they said if the light goes off they cannot check the problem, this problem started about 3 years after I got this car and now my check engine light is on again and will not go off.the driver side airbag light is alway on since a year ago. No accident. Looks like there are a lot of similar issues with Sonata
- Lauderhill, FL, USA
When I look up recalls on my vehicle, I get this summary: Manufacturer recall number174 NHTSA recall number18V137000 recall statusrecall incomplete when I took it to the dealer, they said no outstanding recalls were shown for my vehicle"?? what does this mean??"
- Aurora, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into a deer. The air bags did not deploy. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belt, air bags). A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a local collision center for diagnostic testing. It was not yet determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,444.
- Portland, ME, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts and air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Family Hyundai (8101 w 159th St, tinley park, il 60477, (708) 444-7100) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt buckle failed to secure when attempting to place the seat belt into the buckle to lock in place. The contact had to make multiple attempts to get the buckle to finally secure. The contact was notified by a credit monitoring application that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V137000 (seat belts and air bags), 17V152000 (seat belts), and 15V568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. West broad Hyundai (located at 8903 w broad St, richmond, va 23294, (804) 755-7777) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Mechanicsville, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to pearson Hyundai (located at 9530 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235, (804) 276-0300), but the part was not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,300. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Midlothian, VA, USA
Airbag light stays on.
- San Jose, CA, USA
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
Takata recall when you press on the gas the car stalls then drives. When you turn on the headlights the back tail light goes out. I took my car to Hyundai multiple times to get these and the air bags checked out and still they didn't fix nothing. When I first got the car I had totake it to Hyundai bc it smelled like smoke they fixed it but now when U turn on the air the car don't excel the way it does when the heat is one
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
1.) I have been having issues with the fuel light flashing as if I am out of gas, when I just put gas in the vehicle. I had the fuel pump changed and that does not fix the problem. So now I am in the process of trying to find out what the problem is. 2.) I have received a letter that there is a recall on the air bags, my air bag light is now on and stays on. When I checked online it shows that there is not any remedies available. I drive this vehicle everyday with my 3 children in the car. Heaven forbid I get in a serious accident and the airs bags do not deploy, who knows what may happen. This issue really needs to be corrected. 3.) I noticed on the recall list that my vehicle also has a recall on the seat belts as well; another safety issue if I were go get in a car accident.
- San Diego, CA, USA
- Houston, TX, USA