10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,108 miles

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problem #67

Jan 242023

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while an acquaintance was driving the vehicle at an unknown speed, the vehicle made an abnormal banging sound and the engine seized. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine seizure caused by rod bearing wear. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). Additionally, the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) was performed on the vehicle. The contact stated upon checking the engine oil level more than a year later, she noticed that there was fuel intrusion into the engine oil. The contact stated that an oil change was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that there was significant fuel intrusion in the oil, and the dealer determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #66

Jan 012023

Sonata

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the recall. The low-pressure fuel hose was replaced under the recall; however, the failure reoccurred two months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that fuel was leaking from the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) and the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #65

Jan 302023

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #64

May 062022

Sonata

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #63

Sep 112022

Sonata

  • 152,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was contacted and stated that earliest appointment for the repair was in the 1st Quarter of 2023. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 152,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Kingsland, GA, USA

problem #62

Oct 172022

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #61

May 062022

Sonata

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) 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.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #60

May 062022

Sonata

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

problem #59

May 062022

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall 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. VIN Tool Confirms Parts Not Available.

- Spring Grove, IL, USA

problem #58

Jun 032022

Sonata

  • 155,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 45 MPH, she saw flames coming from under the instrument panel on the passenger-??s side. The contact stated that his daughter pulled over immediately and exited the vehicle. The contact stated that soon after his daughter went away from the vehicle, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames. The contact stated that a police report was filed. There was no injury. The contact stated that the insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #57

Sep 052022

Sonata

  • 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that he noticed a strong odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel feedline at the direct injection fuel pump that needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an appointment could not be scheduled until October 2022. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

- San Ramon, CA, USA

problem #56

May 062022

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was provided a case number. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #55

May 062022

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #54

Aug 232022

Sonata

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a fuel hose leak. The dealer and Steele South Loop Hyundai (8811 Lakes at 610 Dr, Houston, TX 77054) were made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #53

Aug 092022

Sonata

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting knocking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #52

Mar 062022

Sonata

  • 109,900 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The waste gate actuator was previously replaced; however, the warning light illuminated after the replacement. The approximate failure mileage was 109,900. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- North Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #51

Aug 092022

Sonata

  • miles
The contact's ex-wife owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact's ex-wife had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #50

Aug 112022

Sonata

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sewell, NJ, USA

problem #49

Aug 082022

Sonata

  • 143,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, there was a strong odor of fuel coming into the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over safely and opened the front hood of the vehicle and notice that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they stated no failure was found in the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that there's no remedy for the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.

- Layton, UT, USA

problem #48

Jul 022022

Sonata

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH and coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove across three lanes and veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had seized due to metal fragments being stuck into the engine. The dealer replaced the engine under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine And Engine Cooling). Additionally, the contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Warwick, RI, USA

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