10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
37 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
33 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,346 miles

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problem #36

Oct 012018

Sonata

  • miles
'takata recall' my car always has something going one. I have changed one of break light like 3 times because it keeps going on and off. It's some time of electrial issue which can lead to something dangerous. I am honestly scared to keep driving my car with my child inside. Don't even know if my airbag works because the light is always on. I have taken it to the mechanic but that light never goes off. I'm tried of changing my break light over and over again I don't know what to do.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #35

Mar 202018

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the remedy and part for NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags) to the dealer (ganley westside Hyundai, 25600 lorain rd, North olmsted, oh 44070, (440) 734-2000) within a reasonable time frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Rocky River, OH, USA

problem #34

Jul 182018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); 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. The dealer (Hyundai motor America, 1120 international pkwy # 125, fredericksburg, va 22406, (540) 752-0859) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Nottingham, MD, USA

problem #33

Jul 242018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); 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. The dealer (Hyundai motor America, 10550 talbert ave, fountain valley, ca 92708, (714) 965-3000) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Roselle, NJ, USA

problem #32

Mar 122018

Sonata 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The dealer (coastal Hyundai, 915 w new haven ave, melbourne, fl 32901, (888) 690-0395) stated that the part was unavailable and could not determine when the part would be supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #31

May 182018

Sonata

  • 79,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 35 mph downhill, a deer suddenly appeared in the road. The contact attempted to avoid the animal by steering to the right. The vehicle drove into a ditch and flipped over four times. The contact stated that none of the frontal or side air bags deployed. The police arrived and filed a report. The contact suffered a strained upper and lower back and an ankle contusion, which required medical attention. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was deemed destroyed per the insurance company and was towed to a lot. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

- Federal Way, WA, USA

problem #30

Jul 022018

Sonata

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 55 mph and attempting to avoid a head on collision, the contact veered to the left lane and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop to repair the front end damage to the vehicle. The air bag failure was not diagnosed. The contact called key Hyundai of manchester at (860) 643-2700 (located at 21 hartford turnpike, vernon, ct 06066). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The failure mileage was 97,000.

- Manchester, CT, USA

problem #29

Jul 142018

Sonata

  • 60,000 miles
Yesterday at 2:10 pm I was in a vehicle accident. I was in motion on the highway and a Jeep T-boned me. I had just turned onto the highway so I was O ly going about 20 mph. The other vehicle was coming out of a parking lot at a high speed and smacked into me. My vehicle then began spinning out of control down the road. I then came to a stop parallel to a few feet from a building. None of my airbags deployed.

- Enterprise, AL, USA

problem #28

Jun 012018

Sonata

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 75 mph, the contact fell asleep and crashed into a highway barrier and a cement post. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, collar bone, and back that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

- Colton, CA, USA

problem #27

Jul 032018

Sonata

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 40 mph, the contact swerved to avoid a deer. As a result, the front of the vehicle struck a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the right arm and neck that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #26

Jun 282018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Elberta, AL, USA

problem #25

Jun 032018

Sonata

  • miles
I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata and I'm constantly having to change the back/front lights. They keep going out and the light bulbs are cheap. The back tail light has melted the socket and plastic so now I have to purchase a whole new one. Also everytime I turn the steering wheel there is a really bad clicking sound and the engine also stalls and the thing goes all the way between 3 and 4 and then the car finally jerks and moves forward.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #24

Jan 292018

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repair. The dealer (delray Hyundai, 541 ne 6th avenue, delray beach, Florida 33483) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #23

Apr 232018

Sonata

  • 21,400 miles
The car confronts problems with the air bargs system. This happened to us in the afternoon after a change of light the car was running at 8 to 10 mph and suddenly without any warning the car exploded the front air bags and both of the driver and passenger doors.

- Carolina, PR, USA

problem #22

Mar 062017

Sonata

  • 50,000 miles
Traveling on highway 65mph rear ended 2 cars at a glancing angle while attempting to avoid the crash. Driver side front fender, bumper etc damaged. Air bag did not deploy. There is a sensor exactly in the spot of impact. I still have that sensor if any testing exists for faulty unit.

- St. Cloud, MN, USA

problem #21

Sep 282017

Sonata

  • miles
The contact's daughter owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 5 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side door of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's daughter and the front passenger sustained injuries to the neck and back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an unknown destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.

- Coca Cola, FL, USA

problem #20

Jan 192018

Sonata

  • 85,000 miles
While driving I performed a quick serve to avoid an accident when the driver side curtain airbag deployed resulting in hitting the median. The car was towed due to inopperable seatbelt and airbags obstructing view. There is already a recall out for this issue with model and year, but it shows that my car is not under the range of vehicles covered.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #19

Nov 122016

Sonata

  • miles
Tire have bumps make noise and feel a vibration

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #18

Oct 302017

Sonata

  • 10 miles
Yo tuve un accidente de frente fuerte Y los air bag no salieron Y problemas con el tren delantero tira para izquierda todo el tiempo...

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #17

Sep 272017

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning intermittently. Lee Hyundai in fayetteville, North Carolina was made aware of the failure and requested that the contact bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 12/13/2017 updated 7/23/18

- Dunn, NC, USA

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