10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,846 miles

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problem #53

Nov 152023

Sonata

  • miles
My 2013 Hyundai Sonata 2 recalls that Hyundai are refusing to fix. My engine has been consuming oil since 10/15/2023. 2-3 quartz oil has to be put in the car every 5 days. Some of the recalls were satisfied on 11/15/2023. I took my car South Shore Hyundai located at 360 Sunrise Hwy, Valley Stream, NY 11581 on 1/4/2024 They are refusing to replace the engine. my car was under warranty at the time of the recall. However, I never received a letter to notify me of the recall. Everything the recall states my engine has been doing. I reached out to the corporate office with no resolution. Hyundai says I have to be the original owner which is absurd. After careful research I see where they have replaced vehicles similar to this nature free of charge after consumers hired a lawyer, which I can't afford at the moment. My 23 year old daughter uses the car for work and I fear for her safety. I am replacing the fuel injectors and spark plugs today as suggested by the dealer. I am asking for help in getting the engine approval for replacement. Thank you.

- Arverne, NY, USA

problem #52

Jul 272023

Sonata

  • miles
The engine knocking plus seat belt doesn-??t work

- Lake City, FL, USA

problem #51

Mar 012023

Sonata

  • 92,714 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that she had initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V137000 (Seat Belts, Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that one year after the recall repair was performed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact linked the failure to the recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was not related to recall and that the at vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,714.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #50

Jul 152020

Sonata

  • miles
I bought this Hyundai 2013 Sonata in June of 2020 with 62,500 miles on it. I do not drive very much as have health issues and needed a good car to take my husband with dementia and myself to doctors and stores etc. After just a few months of owning the car the drivers side seatbelt does not retract when it is clicked in. It just stays loose across my chest. Very scary as don't think it will hold me in in case of accident. I am 67 yrs old so not like I abused the seatbelt and I see it is a common problem but a dangerous one. I am on a fixed income and cannot afford to fix it and think with so many complaints about the seatbelt not locking in place or pulling tight like it should Hyundai should be made to fix the seatbelt. After owning the car 3 years I have only put 1500 miles on it as now around 64,500. Thank you

- Pinellas Park, FL, USA

problem #49

Jun 012019

Sonata

  • miles
The seatbelt retractor won-??t click for my seatbelt to stay in.

- Maple Shade, NJ, USA

problem #48

May 262022

Sonata

  • miles
The car start over but was unable to keep power upon hitting gas pedal. The seatbelt would unlatch. The back break lights wouldn-??t shut off after turning off engine causing the car battery to lose power.

- Henderson, NC, USA

problem #47

Dec 152015

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the engine was making a whining noise. Additionally, the heater housing was getting hot needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to retract causing damage to the front driver's side door. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine) and 17V152000 (seat belts). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #46

Apr 232020

Sonata

  • miles
Every time that I drive my vehicle my car stalls and it almost cause me to wreck. I had fuel pump problem in which I spent over $1,000 to get fixed is still having issues and the Hyundai will not refund me my money knowing that the fuel pump has a recall. They have constantly been giving me the run around.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #45

Jan 012019

Sonata

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V121000 (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 vehicle was taken to modern Hyundai of concord dealer located at 965 concord pkwy S., concord, nc 28027 and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact also stated that the driver's side seat belt failed to retract and the same dealer stated that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cornelius, NC, USA

problem #44

May 112020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
Air bag exploded by itself effect the the seat belts.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #43

May 142020

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V617000 (seat belts) and 20V121000 (fuel system, gasoline) however the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called sport durst Hyundai (4507 durham-chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707, (919) 251-5996) and was informed the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Oxford, NC, USA

problem #42

Feb 022020

Sonata

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling), 20V121000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 17V152000 (seat belts). The contact stated while driving at 40 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact swerved into oncoming traffic to prevent an accident. The vehicle was stopped and the battery disconnected and reconnected however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #41

Jan 162020

Sonata

  • 123,343 miles
Airbag didn't deploy and the seatbelt released me I bump my head on the side of the door blank out and was awaken when my head hit the dash. Car is total

- Monroeville, AL, USA

problem #40

Nov 152019

Sonata

  • miles
Driver side seat belt in not buckling

- Plainfield, NJ, USA

problem #39

Jul 172019

Sonata

  • 100,000 miles
My seat belt is fraying this started happening in July. We have owned this car since 2014. The first image is my cars seat belt the second image is the one I bought used from a auto repair shop and it appears to have the same issue.

- Neenah, WI, USA

problem #38

Nov 272017

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V617000 (seat belts) and 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repairs. Courtesy Hyundai (3810 w hillsboro ave, tampa, fl 33614) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #37

Mar 112019

Sonata

  • 62,126 miles
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #36

Mar 132019

Sonata

  • 114,389 miles
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #35

Mar 122019

Sonata

  • 97,120 miles
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #34

Mar 072019

Sonata

  • 88,244 miles
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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