10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
17 / 56
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,215 miles

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problem #355

Jul 202020

Sonata

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact made multiple attempts to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with complete engine failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #354

Jul 192020

Sonata

  • miles
Took my car to (Hyundai sanota 2013 turbo) to dealer to get brake lights fixed and the steering wheel fixed acouple of years ago...which was covered by my warranty the underwriter notice the paint had pealed from the front bumper and stated he will have them paint the bumper after he checked with someone they stated the other owner had bumper wrapped so Hyundai not responsible... since then I've seen many of Hyundai bumbers with the same problem 🤔 #2 while driving my car last this weekend a tapping sound coming from engine so I chaged my oil...after I chaged the oil the I drove my car not even 2 miles and it seemed the tapping sound was getting worse... the oil and check engine light came on and it started knocking and shut off now my car want even start my extended warranty expired 2/2020😖

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #353

Feb 012020

Sonata

  • 141,000 miles
Remedy for known recall still not available. This recall is not being done in a timely manner. Problem is low pressure fuel hose which may crack and possibly lead to an engine fire.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #352

Jul 172020

Sonata

  • 180,000 miles
My car has lost power while driving. It has now happened 3 times. Luckily it has happened while on a road and not the highway. There are other times when I'm stopped at a red light or stop sign and I can feel the car losing power and/or sputtering. The car will turn on after trying a few tries and will have the engine and traction control alerts lights on. Sometimes I will have to keep pushing on the gas while stepping on the break to keep the engine revving so the car doesn't die. The are also times when it seems the car loses power momentarily then keeps going. Very scary and dangerous.

- Bridgewater, MA, USA

problem #351

Jul 132020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
Driving down hwy going locally about 45 mph, heard burst of air and water and car stalled and checked engine area and water and radiator everywhere and it will not crank.unknown this is a recalled motor that was replaced in 2018 for a engine recall as well, prior to having this vehicle in for serotonin the steering collum replaced and the dashboard light that has intentionally be coming off and on at months of time out and only seconds of being working properly,

- Gulfport, MS, USA

problem #350

May 182020

Sonata

  • 111,800 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact initially discovered a recall for NHTSA campaign number :20V121000(fuel system, gasoline). Jones bel air Hyundai (1504 belair rd, bel air, md 21014) was contacted and confirmed that his vehicle was included in the recall. An appointment was made and a new motor and fuel line was placed into the vehicle. The contact stated that the after the repair, the vehicle would hesitate to start as an unknown warning light would illuminate on the dashboard. On May 18, 2020, upon attempting to start the vehicle, white smoke began to emit from the hood. The contact then exited the vehicle and checked under the hood as flames began to emit from the vehicle. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished, the vehicle was destroyed as a result of the fire. No injuries were reported and a fire report was taken. The vehicle was towed to jones bel air Hyundai and an insurance investigation was conducted. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,800.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #349

Jul 052020

Sonata

  • 91,993 miles
Beginning at around 90K miles, there was intermittent stuttering, about 2 seconds apart, whereby the vehicle would lose power while in motion; at various speeds, both on acceleration and deceleration or coasting. The episodes were only happening after the car had been driven for more than an hour. Now, at 92K miles the stuttering has increased in frequency and today I received a "hybrid system warning! safely stop and do not drive" message with audible warning chimes and a "wrench" icon illuminated. This trip was only a ten mile trip, in the morning, outside temperature was about 65F. The car hadn't been driven at all this day prior to this event. The warnings happened twice, less than one mile to my home, and I barely made it to my driveway, where it's now parked.

- Kirtland, NM, USA

problem #348

Jun 242020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 106,000 miles
My vehicle was stolen in mid may, and later recovered on June 1st. I had it taken to the dealership to have the ignition replaced. After completing the work they informed me that the engine had seized. It had worked perfectly fine prior to the theft.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #347

Jul 032020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 167,000 miles
I started my car the morning of 7/3/2020 and when I started it I heard a little rattling noise that sounded like it was coming from the front tire. After driving home from work it got worse and I heard the rattling knocking noise every time I accelerated. It eventually got so loud and bad I had to park the car. It continues to turn on but the engine is knocking when I looked under the hood. My car has had a recent oil change so I don't know what could cause this issue. Please help!!!

- Goldsboro, NC, USA

problem #346

Jul 012020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 190,000 miles
The engine is making a knocking noise and it has lost power. Oil level is good. I know there was an engine recall on Sonatas and it looks like this may be a recall issue

- South Range, WI, USA

problem #345

Feb 032020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
Feb 2020 check engine light flickered on and off. Oil change was not due at that time. I stopped off at a local oil shop, they topped off the oil. Then made an appt with Hyundai repair shop. Since February I have completed multiple oil consumption trials. When those failed Hyundai recommended a compression/leakage test on all 4 cylinders. According to Hyundai the car did not meet criteria for passing, but didn't fail either. 1 cylinder failed the leakage test. Hyundai recommended fuel system service with foam cleaner at my cost ($300-400). I redid oil consumption trial, my car started consuming more and more oil as I moved farther away from the cleaning service. I technically didn't fail that oil consumption trial, but by the last 1000 miles I was using 1.25 quarts. They recommended another oil consumption trial, which failed. Now Hyundai is recommending that I do a tear down to point of failure of my engine to diagnose why it is failing at my cost - another $300-400. The local Hyundai dealership has stated that Hyundai just needs to replace the engine already. They stated not to worry about the mileage of the car because just a few weeks prior Hyundai replaced the engine of a 2013 Sonata at 230,000 miles. Hyundai corporate does not seem concerned about my issues and is quite cavalier about it. Hyundai corporate even closed my case # without checking to see if the issue had been resolved. Not once during the last 5 months has Hyundai warned me about the known issues with this engine that they can lead to catastrophic engine failures and fires. I have 2 young children, would there be enough time to unbuckle them and remove them for the car should my engine catch on fire? Hyundai has a product that is known to fail, they need to do what is right and that is to replace the faulty engines in these cars.

- Paola, KS, USA

problem #344

Jun 102020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 92,000 miles
While driving, engine stalled. Was able to pull to side of the highway. Tried to restart the car, and engine was knocking. Had car towed to dealership. Dealer is balise in fairfield ct. Service department said the engine had a recall. #162. They sent their findings to Hyundai main office. The following week, they said that the same tests had to be resent. Then the manager of service department said that there wasn't a recall. After I was told there was. I called the Hyundai directly. I recorded all my conversations with them. I was told there is a recall for engine. That it can stall while driving. Exactly what happened to me. I set a case number with Hyundai. I was told they would get back with me. They have not for over a week. Haven't heard back from the dealer in week and a half. I've been told they would return my call. But have not received a call. It's been 3 weeks since they have had my car with no response. I asked for a loaner car. I was told that I would only get a loaner car if Hyundai paid for the work. Even then, they prob won't have a loaner car. Hyundai sent me a text message stating that the engine was under recall, #162

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #343

May 012020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
The engine makes a noise when I drive, I keep having to replace head lights and tails every 3-4 weeks, steering wheel was making a noise I had to replace bushing. This vehicle has as been a problem.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

problem #342

Jun 042020

Sonata

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V121000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact informed thornton road Hyundai (669 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 3012), of the failure and the contact was informed to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mableton, GA, USA

problem #341

Jun 052020

Sonata

  • 79,500 miles
Has happened 2 times in the past month. Driving on 2 lane highway at approximately 60 mph when engine stops, all panel lights come on, and accelerator is unresponsive. Pull over to side of road and restart engine with no problems for remainder of trip. In the first instance, I had just passed a vehicle and was back in lane when it occurred. In second instance I had just braked for a vehicle making a right turn, and upon accelerating to speed, the vehicle engine stopped.

- Southport, NC, USA

problem #340

May 242020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 59,400 miles
I was driving 70 mph on the highway and the car just lost power. I had two kids in the back seat. I am all up to date with my car maintenance. I really don't feel safe driving my Hyundai Sonata.

- South Portland, ME, USA

problem #339

May 112020

Sonata

  • 127,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the engine was replaced on April 23, 2020 at webb Hyundai merrillville (1000 81st ave, merrillville, in 46410, 219-736-2277). The contact stated that on occasions after the engine was replaced, the RPM would rev up however, the vehicle failed to respond with accelerator pedal depressed. Additionally, the brake lamp bulbs were being replaced frequently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000.

- Gary, IN, USA

problem #338

Sep 152019

Sonata

  • 130,000 miles
I was driving down the road on a slope at around 55mph when the car quit coasted to the side of the road and tried starting the car it wouldn't even turn over so had it towed to a garage to find out the engine was locked up so now the car is still sitting in my yard since October of 2019 so I do a little research and find out that the 2.4 engine has had all sorts of problems but unfortunately mine isn't on the recall list. The mileage I think is around 130,000

- Richwood, WV, USA

problem #337

May 222020

Sonata

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Jimmy ellis Hyundai (5785 peachtree industrial blvd, atlanta, ga, (770-454-6789) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that similar vehicles were subjected to NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the technician informed the contact that the battery needed to be replaced prior to a diagnostic test being performed. The technician cleaned the engine and informed the contact that the vehicle failure was not related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact retrieved the vehicle and while driving back to her residence, she was informed by another driver that the brake lamps were inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be taken back to the dealer on another day to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

- Stone Mountain , GA, USA

problem #336

May 132020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 101,200 miles
My last recent oil change was two months ago service has been kept up on the car I accelerated and it seems as if I've thrown a rod when I get off the freeway I can hear knocking I don't have any leakage or anything but it can clear you hear the knocking and if you accelerate you're here like the bearings are grinding I was able to get the car home but there's a lot of knocking noise in the engine.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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