10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,677 miles

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problem #26

Aug 212018

Sonata

  • miles
Takata recall. 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 repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lee Hyundai (1960 skibo rd, fayetteville, nc 28314, (910) 864-7100) 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.

- Pasco, WA, USA

problem #25

Feb 272018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact called gettel Hyundai of sarasota at 941-343-4904 (located at 3500 bee ridge rd, sarasota, fl 34239) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #24

Jul 152018

Sonata

  • 39,000 miles
There is a recall on my car recalls are #174 and 160 and I am dealing with these issues unfortunately I have a problem because the airbags can't be fixed because there hasn't been a way to fix them. But I have noticed that there is a real hard shaking in and loud and aggressive tapping in the wheel column makes this sound when U go to a certain speed.for over 60 mph. The knocking goes fast and makes it difficult to steer the wheel especially, on the highway. I am very concerned about all of these issues with this car. Going to meet with the dealer in tomorrow to see how I can be assisted with this issue.

- Beooklyn, NY, USA

problem #23

Jul 252018

Sonata

  • 28,000 miles
Recall #18V137000:when will this get fixed? my wife is afraid to drive her car. No help or up to date info from Hyundai on when it will be fixed! please put pressure on them to get this fixed. Afraid to use the car. Can't sell it due recall. A big problem for us!

- Greenville, NC, USA

problem #22

Jul 172018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Autonation Hyundai tempe (8050 S autoplex loop, tempe, AZ 85284, (480) 505-4247) 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.

- Tempe, AZ, USA

problem #21

Jul 132018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were unavailable and was not able to confirm when they would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #20

Jul 122018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags), which indicated that the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Far Rockaway, NY, USA

problem #19

Feb 272018

Sonata

  • miles
I am driving an unsafe vehicle and risk death or serious injury due to Hyundai usa's inaction. NHTSA recall 18V137000 has been in effect since February 27, 2018 and Hyundai usa still has no remedy available as of today, July 7, 2018. Hyundai us has provided no updates as to when this repair will be made. Hyundai should pay a fine

- Santa Monica, CA, USA

problem #18

Jul 022018

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
Received safety recall regarding airbag control unit and potential electrical overstress damage to the module circuitry which could prevent frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying! I do not feel safe driving this care with my 4 year old - please expedite finding a fix asap!

- Smithfield, RI, USA

problem #17

Jun 042018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted regarding part availability. The manufacturer confirmed part unavailability and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Egan, MN, USA

problem #16

May 092018

Sonata

  • miles
Vehicle shut off while driving no lwarning lights

- Mcleansville, NC, USA

problem #15

Jul 062017

Sonata

  • miles
2012 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for recall related repairs. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the seat belt, power steering, and airbag recalls.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #14

Dec 052017

Sonata

  • 10 miles
The airbags iight stayed on whenever the vehicle stop. When I accelerate it turn off.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #13

Dec 022017

Sonata

  • 118,500 miles
Air bag warning light on dash while driving down street, although approximately 2 weeks prior I had to stop hard suddenly for a car in front of me that decided to just stop. I had already taken my car into the dealership for the seat belt recall and have since received another notification for a seat belt recall. Air bag light was turned off when purchasing used car from Hyundai dealership in 2016. Called dealership and told no recall on air bags, and they don't know if it has takata air bags in it. I need to pay $69 to have it diagnosed.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #12

Oct 292017

Sonata

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The failure was not diagnosed. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V152000 (seat belts). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.P arts distribution disconnect.

- Tarboro, NC, USA

problem #11

Jul 172017

Sonata

  • 8,000 miles
Takata recall. Mi carro Hyundai Sonata desde que lo compre tenia problemas lo llevaba al dealer Y me cobraban por todo, menos por el cambio de aceite. Resulta que el dealer de roswell reparando el sistema electrico puso mi carro a 0 millas, ellos dicen que no pero yo tengo los recibos. Llevo al rededor de 3 semana sin carro, a mi Y mi marido nos despidieron del trabajo Y estamos durmiendo en la calle en el carro de un primo sin aire Y sin nada, la Hyundai dice que yo tengo que pagar eso, esroy pagando por algo que en realidad no funciona, por favor ayudarme. Ya he hablado con el manager ya he hablado con todo el mundo hasta con el banco el carro paso su primera inspeccion en octubre Y en febrero nos dan una multa por el cinturon Y la luz delantera, no frenaba, no enfriaba, problemas en la direccion, gastaba la goma, cuando echabamos gasolina el olor SE quedaba dentro, problemas electricos, los intermitentes ponas para la derecha Y sala el de la izquierda, mucho ruido dentro del carro, con todo Y eso no me import segu pagando el carro a pesar que ellos me cobraban por todo, pero ahora esto de las millas si que no. Y Hyundai no quiere hacer nada, el gerente dice que ellos no pusieron el carro a 0 millas pero yo tengo el comprobante de todo. Por favor no tengo donde vivir, no tengo trabajo, necesito que me ayuden por favor para aunque sea buscar un trabajo

- Carlsbad, NM, USA

problem #10

May 042017

Sonata

  • miles
Takata recall engine rod bearing, this car has had 7 recalls. The engine can go now. I just want to get out of the car into something where the manufacture didnot rush to put together. This is the second time I've taken the car for the engine noise and the clicking. Oil is not staying in the car. "help"

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #9

May 092017

Sonata

  • 84,400 miles
Turbo aculator gone bad. Also recall# 160 should have been completed the last time I took the car in NHTSA website shows incomplete. The turbo issue was discovered by Firestone gave code to Hyundai; now I'm told the car is not driveable said it's getting no power since last night. $633 in repairs.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #8

Apr 012017

Sonata

  • miles
At times my seat belt will come unbluckled on the driver side. The car has been in motion a few of the times that I have experienced this. I have not been told a anything about the passenger's seat belt.

- South Prince George, VA, USA

problem #7

Mar 272017

Sonata

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 35 mph, the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was advised that she would need to pay $400 before work could begin to verify the cause of the failure. NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V568000 (engine) and 17V152000 (seat belts) were associated with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

- Charleston, SC, USA

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