10.0

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

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problem #95

Jun 062017

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Camp Hill, PA, USA

problem #94

Jun 062017

Sonata

  • miles
I'm not happy with my Hyundai Sonata 2013, my first recall was my seatbealts and my current second recall is about a malfunction in the engine. I drive everyday with 2 little kids in the car I do not feel safe anymore. I do hear a weird sound when I press on the brakes.. I would like to see what are my options are if I can get a replacement car because I find this so unfair, unsafe and time consuming for the second time

- South Portland, ME, USA

problem #93

Jun 062017

Sonata

  • 81,000 miles
Car was purchased on April 17th 2017, on June 6th 2017 the engine made noise and seized up, the dealer wants me to pay for a new engine, when there is a major engine recall.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #92

May 312017

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). 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 vehicle was taken to the local dealer (fairfax Hyundai; 10925 fairfax blvd, fairfax, va 22030; (703) 352-0444) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #91

Jun 012017

Sonata

  • 48,027 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking noise and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 48,027.

- Bremerton, WA, USA

problem #90

Jun 042017

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling); 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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #89

Jun 022017

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling); 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. A local dealer (ray skillman Ford located at 1250 us highway 31 S greenwood, in 46143 317-217-5809) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive and provided case number: 10247411. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Linton, IN, USA

problem #88

Nov 012016

Sonata

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise in the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (luther bloomington) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling); 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. Luther bloomington was contacted and was unable to confirm part availability. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the dealer was being dishonest, and should know when parts become available. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Apple Valley, MN, USA

problem #87

Mar 312017

Sonata

  • miles
Hyundai has notified me of a recall that effects the engine and that may lead to a possible crash -- but has offered no remedy for the problem. What are my options and how can I assure the safety of myself and my family?

- North Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #86

May 252017

Sonata

  • 89,000 miles
Driving down the highway and noticed the car running funny and rpms were at 4000 instead of the usual 2000. When I let off the accelerator I heard a weird noise like something flapping in the wind. Gave it gas, noise went away. No warning lights, not overheating. After about 3 miles the oil light came on. I immediately attempted to get to the shoulder of the road and the car died within 30 seconds of the light coming on. Put it in neutral and coasted to a safe parking place. Checked the oil, the coolant, all was good. Nothing was leaking, no smoke. I tried to start the car and it started was running rough and died. Wouldnt turn over after that. Shop called and said the engine seized. Now its at the dealership waiting to see what the next step is.

- Grand Tower, IL, USA

problem #85

Mar 012017

Sonata

  • 32,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While reversing the vehicle at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The vehicle was driven home and then taken to a local dealer (hoselton auto mall, located at 909 fairport rd, East rochester, New York), but the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion (vision Hyundai located at 755 ridge rd, webster, NY), but they were also unable to diagnose and duplicate the failure. The failure occurred three times previously. Hoselton auto mall stated that there was no failure with the vehicle. The dealers informed the contact that no remedy was available. The manufacturer was not made aware of failures. The failure mileage was approximately 32,500. Parts distribution disconnect.

- 201 N Lincoln Rd, NY, USA

problem #84

Apr 012016

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While operating the vehicle, a knocking type noise was present coming from the engine and the engine would sometimes stall when accelerating. In addition, smoke was present under the hood due to burning oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine bearings were damaged and the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 08/04/17

- Denville, NJ, USA

problem #83

Apr 172017

Sonata

  • miles
My engine has hesitated on several occasions and when I looked up the information to see if there was a recall or defect online I noticed that there is in fact a recall. Recall number 162 shows that we are suppose to get a letter but I have still get to get a recall notice and there still appears to be no remedy for the recall. How long to we as the consumer have to wait for the problem to be remedied?

- Roswell, NM, USA

problem #82

Oct 122016

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 30 mph, a clicking sound was heard coming from the engine. Also, a rubbing sound was present while making right turns and the engine revved. The dealer could not duplicate the issue, but the air conditioner was repaired due to a leak and the habitual and ignition switch were replaced; however, the noises were still present. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #81

May 022017

Sonata

  • miles
There is no remedy for recall campaign #162 which I would consider to be a fairly serious issue with the engine. Nothing has happened yet but I don't want to wait for it either.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #80

Apr 252017

Sonata

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 55 at mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that a loud knocking noise came from the front end of the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

- Eagle Butte, SD, USA

problem #79

Apr 052017

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
Car loses power when going into a turn and when driving long distance on open high way, sometimes it's like the car is applying breaks by it self, then just takes off like you have your foot full force on the gas puddle. Break lights and head lights go out every two months.

- Dover, DE, USA

problem #78

Mar 202017

Sonata

  • 47,000 miles
Car has begun randomly and unpredictably "stalling" while in motion. Just simply stops moving forward for a few seconds, not responding to gas pedal. This has been both as car starts from stopped position as well as during cruising. Because most of our driving is city, we do not know if car will stall at highway speeds and we are afraid to drive on highways now. Hundai will not attempt any repair because they cannot document the problem. We feel it is either a bad computer or a transmission issue. No repairs have been attempted even though we have been into hundai several times

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #77

Mar 192017

Sonata

  • 102,365 miles
Well I was on highway and it sounded like my engine was about to throw a rod I get off highway and drive home I get home and check my oli its empty but I dont see oil leak my engine is making noise as if something in it I didnt know what was wrong until I seen Y local news and it was saying there was a recall on my model Hyundai sonanta which is 2013 and its limited when I got my car from drivetime it had 91506 miles on it and everything ms to atch up with the recall...

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #76

Apr 042017

Sonata

  • miles
On April 4, 2017 I was driving down a busy street in noon traffic, when my Sonata lost power. Startled, I tried to re-start it and it would not make a noise. Turned on flashers and called for tow. Once the car was in my driveway it tried to start it again, and it turned over once and went silent. My son is a trained mechanic, so he came for the weekend and it started for him. So, he put it in gear and the engine began makeing pinging/tapping noise. He was going to bring his diagnostic equipment this coming weekend as he suspected major engine issues. I found out on Monday, April 10, 2017 from a consumer law attorney at our office that there had been a recall on 2013 Sonatas and other models for engine failure. abcnews.go.com/business/wirestory/Hyundai-Kia-recall-12M-cars-engine-failure-46647403

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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