2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,154 miles

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problem #35

May 082020

Sonata

  • 100,000 miles
So my steering wheel coupler has gone bad I knew there was a recall on this when I first got the car; when I went to the Hyundai dealership nobody would fix it and they tried to charge me $600 to fix it. And because of covid I couldnt get it fixed since I was furloughed. Then I was charged $500 to try to find what a ticking noise.was in my car and I was charged for.something that Hyundai didnt fix and other dealers charged me and my issue still wasnt fixed. All together I wasted almost $1100 to find a way to fix my issues and nothing was fixed. The second issue I was told was heat box and actuator but it wasnt fixed because Hyundai tried to charge me $3,041.84..... I know alot of.things are apart of these recalls this car have but no one even Hyundai was willing to fix it free of charge.

- Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA

problem #34

Jun 032020

Sonata

  • 42,017 miles
The paint is peeling on the hood of the car. On the dash there are 2 cracks one on either side of the airbag enclosure. The steering wheel has the rubber peeling off. The paint on the top of the roof panel is cracked/ready to peel off. The car was in my driveway. I had to replace the transmission sensor with harness 6/03/2030 I only had 42171 miles at the cost of $751.47. My warranty is for 10 years and 100,000 miles but they said it wasn't covered. I was driving when the check engine light came on and I made the appointment immediately and brought it in 6/03/2020 to the Hyundai dealership.

- Destin, FL, USA

problem #33

May 072020

Sonata

  • 151,000 miles
My steering wheel starts shaking when I go over 60mph and whenever I drive through a slightly bumpy road

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #32

Jun 052020

Sonata

  • 148,000 miles
I was at a fast food drive thru I had my car in park because the line was long once I tried to pull up my wouldnt move the gears was sliding up and down and I didnt understand why. I had my kids in the car 4 hours later a tow truck came and tow the car and it cost me $100 bucks its been two months and my car still do not shift

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #31

Jul 232020

Sonata

  • 138,000 miles
I was driving vehicle at about 30 mph on main road and vehicle shuts off while I was driving. I attempted to get a jump engine does not start. Weird smell coming from engine.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #30

Jun 302020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 97,052 miles
I have an unrepaired recall since February 28 2020 with no remedy availible.my steering wheel cam shaft is making a loud clicking sound.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #29

Jun 232020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
When I was driving on the highway in the third left lane all of a sudden the car started to beep and stated hybrid system failure stop take to shop don't drive but the car lost power before I can pull over and stall on the highway luckily I cut it all the way off and cut it back on and was able to move it.

- Hapeville, Ga, GA, USA

problem #28

May 282020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
It first, just started with the tail light going out. Then, they started getting real hot. T the bulb started melting and could get out. Now, it's burn where the bulb goes. It's burned and had melted around where can't replace a bulb. Call the dealership they said; need to replace the whole lamp each side is $230 for each. I had got stop watch by the police for not having no tail lights. I can not afford the repairs. My car note is $362. And, have been off and on of work do to conv19.

- Auburn, AL, USA

problem #27

Apr 242020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 125,900 miles
My engine blew out after the recall was said to be complete.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #26

Dec 052018

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The traction control and brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was idle and after activating the headlamp switch. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Bentley Hyundai (3805 university dr, hunstville, al 35816, (256)713-0505) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The contact indicated that the engine was previously replaced under NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine). The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #25

Apr 032020

Sonata

  • 43,400 miles
When vehicle is put from park into drive it jilts and when driving shifts hard, took it into mechanic shop and they told me its a recall and that Hyundai is being difficult with wanting to fix it. Also gave me the papers for information on the transmission temperature sensor recall.

- Crystal Lake, IL, USA

problem #24

Nov 222019

Sonata

  • 86,000 miles
2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid I have been back and forth to the dealer several times in regards to my car shutting down on me. In the middle of me driving it will start beeping loud and while losing power the panel reeds pull over safely and shut engine off. The second time I take it to the dealer he said don't allow the gas to get two 1/4 of a tank. So I had kept it at half a tank and yet again it lost all power and shut down on me in the middle of driving. Totally not safe! take it back to the Hyundai dealer and was told the battery and everything looks okay. I was sent home again! then one morning my car would not start. I read a forum that said jiggle the shift around or put it in drive and then back up to park and then press the button for it to start. It literally worked and I took a video of me doing those steps. I took the car back to Hyundai dealer show them the video. I also told them that the forum said to replace the inhibitor switch. The mechanic agreed but yet puzzled about the car shutting down on me. This happened again yesterday Friday Feb 28, 2020 and I called today they said may be looked at on Monday. So my car is yet at the dealer until the engineers are able to look at it. I'm tired of getting my car back and having the same issues over and over again. My car has around 87,000 miles and yet under warranty until 100,000 miles. I should not have to pay for these dangerous issues. I called a few times to see if there was a recall on my car but no recall. I just bought this car in November of 2019 and the issue started a week later the day after thanksgiving. It is now February 2020 and I'm yet dealing with these issues. I'm totally at wit's end. It won't let me upload the video but here are a few pictures!

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #23

Aug 132019

Sonata

  • miles
My engine's car start vibrating suddenly a couple of months ago when I reach more less 45 mph. Car's brake system doesn't brake equally, always pulls from one side and I have to be caring of wheel steering due to it'third time I almost crash other car in front of me, cause also doesn't brake good, even I'm pushing all over down.

- Hialeah, FL, USA

problem #22

Aug 272018

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
I feel like I'm investing more money into this vehicle than I should. You guys know that these Hyundai Sonata 2013+ has electrical issue and should have a recall to be fixed. My horn doesn't work and my tail lights are melting after I just payed to get them fixed. This is a safety hazard !!!!!!! you guys need to get this right, it doesn't take more than 24hrs to do a investigation and approve the recalls for people to get their cars fixed, I will never buy a Hyundai again.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #21

Jul 312019

Sonata

  • 156,876 miles
Making a bad knocking noice on driver front side by the wheel when turning in one direction the car in the opposite direction driving on the highway and street

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #20

Jul 272019

Sonata

  • miles
Takata recall, I've been experiencing brakes, my steering wheel shakes when I brake, and the exterior lights my tail lights are going off and on. All these issues were from January of 2019 current date July 27, 2019. I have taken my vehicle to the dealership and mavis tire. I got a new axle, brakes, routers, new tail lights nothing is working. It's been long overdue. Hyundai dealer wants a total of $1700 to fix. I refuse when I verbal told them there are complaint from all vehicle owners that had the same module vehicle as me. I looked and there is no recall on these issues. I told them I have three little kids and I don't feel safe driving my car anywhere because of these issues. Hyundai refuse to help!!!

- Norristown, PA, USA

problem #19

Jul 232019

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
Yesterday, I noticed driving that 3 sensors came on in my car. The sensors were ABS, ecs, and low tire pressure. I called my dealership immediately and stated the problem the gentleman told me to come in Thursday July 25th 2019 and that it will be free of charge for a diagnostic. Thursday morning I awoke and travel 30 minutes away to the dealership. Upon 15 minutes from my departure a 4th light illuminated on my dashboard (eps) I begin to feel tension in my steering wheel. Once I arrived at the dealership I informed them that during my route here another light came on which turned out to be electric power steering. He informed me that it was a bad ABS speed sensor and that the cost of the repair would amount to roughly $600 R. we asked two of the employees if it was safe for us to even drive they both stated yes I departed from the dealership and once I merged onto the highway my heart dropped as I seen a new light illuminate on my dashboard and it just so happened to be my check engine light my steering wheel felt as if it locked up on me I went to press the brakes and the pedal went to the ground I was about 20 ft behind another vehicle if it wasn't for the shoulder I would have crashed not only were myself and my fianc's life at risk but my unborn child also and the innocent civilians in the vehicle in front of me that I would have rear ended at 60 miles per hour this has me very upset and anxious being I almost got in a serious accident 2 week before my expected due date. I feel this is very unsafe and no car should be doing this unexpectedly, with no accidents or damage to the car. I don't know what else to do. Thank you sincerely, [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #18

Jul 072016

Sonata

  • miles
Hyundai has created a lot of problems since buying this car in my life. I have had 3 recalls corrected and recently got a moto replacement after almost killing myself driving down the high way and my car shutting off on me. Also, you can drive from my job and house and find 3-4 Sonata's who have brake lights out. This is ridiculous. Please do something about this!!!!

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #17

Nov 012018

Sonata

  • miles
I have a Hyundai Sonata 2013, when I go to start my car my key is not being detected. I have a push to start keyless entry car. I have had the battery replaced, changed the battery in the key pad thinking that would solve the problem but apparently it did not. This is ridiculous, I have to wait 30 mins before my car will start.

- Millersville, MD, USA

problem #16

Jun 042019

Sonata

  • 88,300 miles
Vehicle is intermittantly cutting out while driving or at a stop. 88K miles multiple events within days now. ESC comes on and won't turn off since warm weather arriving. Normal dry running conditions. Loss of power to drivetrain. Accelerator depressed causes loud abnormal tin ringing sound from engine compartment. Have to pull the car over to shut off and restart. Condition occurs whether ESC switch is on or off. Manual shifting is disabled. Transmission feels jerky just before. ESC event seems to occur mostly when accelerator is released up to a stop or cruising. Release of accelerator, trans jerks, ESC engages but won't release till car is reset. Vehicle underwent a recall campaign for a bad transmission temp sensor cable recently. Dealer says no code, no fix possibility. Car occasionally smells like burning rubber.

- Durham, CT, USA

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