2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,054 miles

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problem #5

Jan 012023

Sonata

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was mushy while depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

- Hanford, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 142022

Sonata

  • 127,672 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was originally taken in for repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and exiting the highway, the vehicle stalled. The contact then pushed the vehicle to a nearby parking lot. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the nearby dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then towed to another dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,672.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 032020

Sonata

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but required extra effort to slow and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a bystander assisted him with pushing the vehicle safely off the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #2

Apr 012014

Sonata

  • miles
2013 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to brake system problems. The consumer stated the vehicle did not stop as expected.

- Westfield, NJ, USA

problem #1

Feb 052014

Sonata 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,600 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while braking to a complete stop, the engine rpms increased to 6000 as the contact repeatedly applied the brakes to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,600. Updated 3/28/14 updated 04/22/14

- Sumter , SC, USA