10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 24
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,156 miles

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problem #149

Feb 282021

Sonata

  • miles
Engine caught fire due to recall not complete, after taking it to mechanic to replace the fire damaged fuel line and engine wire harness, engine somehow lost compression and wouldn't start. Oil level and oil were good, engine started making knocking noise before catching fire. Manufacturer is refusing recall for the engine.

- Inman, SC, USA

problem #148

Jul 202021

Sonata

  • miles
I WAS DRIVING 70 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. I COULD NOT GO MORE THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR ON THE FREEWAY. MY ENGINE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE THAT EVENTUALLY CUT THE ENGINE OFF. I was told that the engine has a lifetime warranty according to the Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America Resolve Engine Litigation [https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/2883]. I am unable to get in contact with Hyundai.

- Manteca, CA, USA

problem #147

Jul 202021

Sonata

  • miles
Engine shut off without warning on the freeway

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #146

Jun 182021

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
On 06/11/2021, I visited Hyundai Harrisonburg, VA service center to perform some recalls as per the attached documents. I was told that the engine is covered by a lifetime warranty and they didn't charge me anything. They performed recall #162 for the engine problem & installed a special software to monitor the knocking problem. They didn't open the engine to check the crank or the bearing wear. They asked me to keep an eye on the engine and if any thing happens, I could return back immediately to them. Only after 6 days, smoke started to go out of the exhaust and I couldn't drive the vehicle over 40 MPH. I drove the vehicle to them and left it for a week. After a week; when I called them, they told me that the engine needs to be changed with a new one but they couldn't contact Hyundai USA to send them a new engine because the car was driven more than 120K miles as per Hyundai rule (10 years/120K miles). I told the service center manager that it's a lifetime warranty according to the Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America Resolve Engine Litigation [https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/2883] He said that Hyundai should approve it to replace the engine and I should contact them for approval. So I contacted NHTSA to get me that approval instead of wasting my time explaining the litigation. I couldn't drive the vehicle since then because of the heavy smoke. I towed it from the Service Center to my home and submitted the complaint. I consulted 2 mechanics who advised me not to drive the vehicle to avoid engine explosion or an accident. It's not safe to drive the vehicle for me and for others in the street. The litigation is very clear that engine warranty is lifetime and the problem that happened to it is what that warranty covers. Smoke and low speed driving mode are some of many symptoms of that issue. I am waiving my right of compensation for towing or rentals and I don't want any compensation other than engine swap ASAP. I want them to tow it back. Thanks

- Harrisonburg, VA, USA

problem #145

Jun 072021

Sonata

  • miles
2014 Hyundai Sonata, 65500 miles. Engine seized while driving on the highway. Complete loss of power. Car would not start after the incident. Hyundai dealership won't have time to diagnose the car for 1.5 to 2 months and won't provide a loaner or rental car. Likely several additional months after they look at it to get a new engine.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

problem #144

May 022021

Sonata

  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning while making an abnormal sound. The contact was able to continue driving to the residence. An independent mechanic went to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #143

Apr 302021

Sonata

  • 125,000 miles
I was driving on a local road and the car started jumping so I pulled down the block to park it and it turned off.

- Elmwood Park, NJ, USA

problem #142

Apr 162021

Sonata

  • 15 miles
On 4/16/2021, I was driving late in the evening on the 60 w freeway, my Sonata just turned off in the middle of driving. Luckily I was on the right lane closest to shoulder of freeway, it startled & scared my boyfriend & I. I was able to react in time to safely pullover on shoulder without harming my boyfriend & I or any other drivers, this is a serious safety hazard & could've had deadly results. I quickly shut off the engine & restarted Sonata, it was a little sluggish when turning ignition on, car turned on & I was able to drive home safely. The next morning, my boyfriend & I started the car again felt sluggish turning ignition on. I began driving on streets, as I was turning left the car shut off again. My boyfriend & I managed to safely push car off to side out of harm of traffic. Tried turning car ignition on, sounds like engine wanted to start but wouldnt. My boyfriend & I pushed car to my boyfriends house. On 04/20/2021, had car towed to auto shop for diagnostic testing for explanation of car suddenly shutting off & engine not starting.

- Eastvale, CA, USA

problem #141

Apr 192021

Sonata

  • 60 miles
I was driving 70 miles per hour when my car started slowing down and the check engine light went on. I could not go more than 60 miles per hour on the freeway

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

problem #140

Feb 052021

Sonata

  • 126,000 miles
My engine started making a knocking noise that eventually cut the engine off while in motion. As told the recall was about but Hyundai claim since my car salvaged, they won't pay for another engine when my is the recall problem. Now when everytime I cut the car on it makes a knocking sound then eventually cut off

- Arlington, TN, USA

problem #139

Mar 262021

Sonata

  • 106,000 miles
The bearing broke in my 2014 Hyundai Sonata and the engine is seized. I was driving down the road when the car shut off with no warning

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

problem #138

Feb 042021

Sonata

  • 193,180 miles
2/6/2018-had recall inspection done at claremont Hyundai. All systems deemed ok. Apparently, the engine should have been replaced. I want Hyundai to replace my engine, and reimburse me for repairs. 2019-had 1 instance of engine cutting off while driving on a city street. 2020-had 2 instances of engine cutting off while driving; once on a city street, once on a freeway. Very dangerous! 2/5/21-engine cut off while driving on freeway. Engine light stays on continually. Paid $1,500 for repairs. (1 itemized receipt for full amount, 2 separate receipts for separate credit card payments). Engine light remains on, engine continues to cut off while driving. Mechanics can find no reason for problem..

- Claremomt, CA, USA

problem #137

Jan 202021

Sonata

  • 30 miles
I would be driving my car and it would just die even if I was on the interstate. And it did it multiple times.

- Columbia, TN, USA

problem #136

Jul 012020

Sonata

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to pride Hyundai (777 lynnway, lynn, MA 01905: (833) 281-9379) where it was diagnosed with an evaporation leak. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was next taken to bill dube Hyundai (271 main St, wilmington, MA 01887, (978) 253-4691) and was diagnosed with an evaporation leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

- Gloucester, MA, USA

problem #135

Dec 092020

Sonata

  • 62,000 miles
The car died while exiting the interstate onto the turnpike. Pulled over and attempted to start the vehicle with no success. Smoke began coming from under the hood and soon the car was on fire.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #134

Nov 292020

Sonata

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Troy, MO, USA

problem #133

Nov 252020

Sonata

  • 165,000 miles
My car started making a growing sound when I press the gas it gets louder and louder as I drive. It almost sounds like a lawn mower it's been 3 days now and it's also as of tonight struggled to turn on and when it did the growing sound was exaggeratingly loud. So if I drive it sounds bad and when it's parked and gets turned on the sound is bad it's a lose lose

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #132

Oct 162020

Sonata

  • 134,995 miles
With a odometer reading of just under 135000 miles a warning light came on with a message that the hybrid battery was not being charged and then the engine developed a serious knocking sound. We pulled over to the shoulder of the highway. After having the car towed to the Hyundai dealership we found out that metal shavings in the oil meant that we needed to replace the engine

- Eugene, OR, USA

problem #131

May 082018

Sonata

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel shook violently with an abnormal sound. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred once and the vehicle was taken to merced Volkswagen Kia Hyundai wholesale parts (1530 w. main St, merced, ca 95340) where the engine was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #130

Oct 112020

Sonata

  • 91,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer downey Hyundai located at 7550 Firestone blvd, downey, ca 90241, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, there was no assistance offered. The failure mileage was 91,000.

- Covina, CA, USA

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