10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 24
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,995 miles

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problem #77

Mar 052019

Sonata

  • miles
Purchase car in 2014 and received a. recall about engine could stall or stop. On the road took it in for fix change oil check dip stick. After two other recalls I received a brochure to keep in my glovebox that the motor could stall like the previous recall.iworry about driving a car with this defect.my wife and me are 80yrs it worry's us.if and when we sell or trade car in do we let them no about the problem.do you have car in stock that does not have these problems because it would hard to sell

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

problem #76

Feb 112019

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
I was stopped at a light on a city street. When I went to accelerate my engine turned off & wouldn't turn back on. My car was not recalled, but it was under a safety campaign. I didn't receive notice of the campaign until after my engine stopped. Hyundai ended up replacing my engine. Thankfully I was able to move my vehicle from the road with the help of some nearby drivers and no one was injured.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #75

Feb 272019

Sonata

  • 112,000 miles
Wednesday evening, February 27, 2019 at approximately 7:40 pm, my engine lost power and quit running. I was driving 50 mph eastbound on wa highway SR500 turning in a curve when the when the car lost power even though I had the accelerator pedal depressed and the engine did not respond. Thankfully it was at a time of the evening when there was not a lot of traffic on the freeway, but it was dark, so when the engine quit, and the power steering quit, I was barely able to control the car safetley off the freeway. When I had determined I was in a safe position, I tried starting the car again unsuccessfully. The engine would not turn over, so I assumed the motor was seized up.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #74

Feb 012019

Sonata

  • 96,450 miles
Check engine light illuminated, code reading of P2565. Wastegate actuator. This is an extremely common problem on 2011-2014 Hyundai with the 2.0L turbo that dealerships exclude from any extended warranties. The wastegate actuators are only available through Hyundai.

- Mason City, IA, USA

problem #73

Jul 012018

Sonata

  • 75,000 miles
Turbo goes in and out in cold weather. Causes engine light and acceleration issues.

- Corinth, MS, USA

problem #72

Jan 102019

Sonata

  • 124,738 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound while driving and stalled often. In addition, oil leaked from the engine, the battery died, and the vehicle powered down. All of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the oil did not filter through the engine properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 124,738.

- Windslow, AZ, USA

problem #71

Jan 072019

Sonata

  • 79,000 miles
I have had my alternator and battery replaced within the last month and my car is cutting off while I'm driving it. The lights on the dashboard come on the radio powers off and the wheel starts jerking back and forth and it cuts off or begins to cut off and corrects itself. I was driving in the city during these incidents and the car was either turning or pulling off. Once on the highway it cut off while in motion.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #70

Dec 232018

Sonata

  • 68,000 miles
Engine began to slow down...I pulled off the freeway safely as the car beeped and displayed a warning: 'hybrid drive failure. Place car in P. do not drive' they should also add, call a wrecker, in all fairness. Waiting on Hyundai's answer. After tractoon issues in ice and snow in addition to this...when I get this car back, she's a goner! I need a real vehicle.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #69

Dec 232018

Sonata

  • 67,000 miles
Motor began to fail on the highway. Pulled over. 'hybrid drive failure. Place in park and do not drive.' The warning should also have added 'call a wrecker.' Dealer says Hyundai is looking at pictures. Car was serviced twice and oil changed regularly. Waiting to see what Hyundai says.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #68

Dec 042018

Sonata

  • 150,000 miles
Car stalled while driving on the highway and engine lock

- Stuart, FL, USA

problem #67

Nov 212018

Sonata

  • 198,000 miles
Car in dealership for second time due to engine failure while driving (second time in shop for engine recall). My concerns are the safety of this vehicle with my family, my home and my community. These cars are catching on fire throughout our country and there is no price on a life.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #66

Nov 202018

Sonata

  • 82,500 miles
When accelerating past 3500 rpms there is a clanging sound coming from the engine and you can't accelerate anymore. There has been at times a large plume of white thick smoke coming from the tail pipe when trying to accelerate.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #65

Nov 072018

Sonata

  • 84,000 miles
My vehicle has approx. 84000 miles, has routine maintenance. Recently upon acceleration, white smoke expels from the exhaust. The engine runs hot and burns oil at an excessive rate. Having to add at least 2 quarts every 2-3 weeks. While driving, the check engine light came on, took car to mechanic immediately who then explained there was so much sludge on the plugs (causing misfires and engine light to come on) from built up oil that all needed to be replaced. After replacing the plugs and oil change, white smoke continues to expell from exhaust. Mechanic advised the engine will not last much longer and will need to be replaced/rebuilt.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #64

Jul 012017

Sonata

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning during heavy traffic. The vehicle was towed to great lakes Hyundai (9630 oh-14, streetsboro, Ohio 44241, (330) 422-1212) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 11663552. The failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Ravenna, OH, USA

problem #63

Oct 132018

Sonata

  • miles
As I was driving on the road made a right turn it sound like something pop so when I put my car in reverse or drive it makes a loud sound plus it wouldnt move but when I put it in park it moved like it was in neutral...

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #62

Oct 102018

Sonata

  • 82,000 miles
I have had problems with the waste gate actuator and now a blown head gasket.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #61

Sep 072018

Sonata

  • 105,000 miles
I noticed as I was using my turn signal as I was getting on the highway at 5:00 in the morning that my headlights had appeared to go out. A few seconds later they came back on. I thought maybe I was seeing things but then it happened again as I was signaling to change lanes. For the rest of the 25 miles to get to work on a busy highway I stopped using my turn signal for fear that my headlights would not come back on. I took by car to the dealer to have the headlight issue and check engine light issue fixed. I was called while my car was still at the dealer that they could not replicate the headlight issue and that they replaced some part that had to do with the oil. Of course with the engine only being 2 years old I had to pay. I paid $458 and when I left the dealer the check engine light was off. I let my nephew borrow my car for a week and when I picked it up the check engine light was back on and was still having the headlight issue when signaling. I took it back to the dealer to have the same issues looked at again. A week goes by and I hear nothing but I do get an automated voicemail from the dealer regarding a great incentive to trade in my car for a newer model. No thanks!! I'm done with Hyundai. I call the dealer to check on the status of my car twice and get no answer. I drive to the dealer to speak to someone. Once again I am told they cannot replicate the headlight issue and diagnostic shows no issues but it could be the turn signal switch. Then the check engine light was on because the cam shift sensor went bad. Now I'm trying to figure out why this was not found the first time I brought the car in. So now I'm told the shop foreman was out all week and they are waiting for him to look at my car to see if he can figure out the headlight issue. I'm really irritated at this point and will be trading this car in and it won't be with Hyundai.

- Clinton, MD, USA

problem #60

Sep 072018

Sonata

  • 68,000 miles
University of houston street in slow speed, engine stalled and passenger noticed smoke upon exiting the vehicle the car went up in flames. Police mentioned could be a electrical issue and mentioned of similar incidents on Hyundai vehicles.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #59

Aug 252018

Sonata

  • 0 miles
During a routine oil change the technician found a large amount of metal in the oil filtered from the engine. Thid may be due to abnormal wear from a previous recall that was incomplete.

- Highland Springs, VA, USA

problem #58

Jun 252018

Sonata

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to serra Hyundai (1201 center point pkwy, birmingham, al 35215, 205-588-4246) where it was diagnosed that the starter was faulty. The starter was replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

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