10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,044 miles

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problem #24

Oct 102022

Sonata

  • miles
My safety was put at risk because i was driving on the highway and the engine went out on me. The engine is also knocking making a loud sound. I took the car to the dealer and they refused to do the safety recalls.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #23

May 082022

Sonata

  • miles
No accident happened. Seat belt on drivers side will not attach to the cars anchor. Did receive a recall notice several years ago but was not a problem at that time. Will bring the car to the dealer but could not get an appointment until June 7 2022.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #22

Jan 052022

Sonata

  • miles
The seat belt buckle will not stay clicked in. It is hard to get it to stay clicked in when first buckling up then while driving it will randomly unclip. It does is sometimes when I am braking too.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #21

Nov 142021

Sonata

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the seat belt pre-tensioner warning light illuminated. The contact stated that on 11/15/2021, the seat belt pre-tensioner warning light turned off independently. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #20

Mar 012020

Sonata

  • 78,000 miles
He seat belt fails to properly latch when the seat belt buckle tongue is inserted into the buckle on the passenger front seat. The vehicle is stationary with the engine off.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #19

Mar 132019

Sonata

  • 105,898 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 #18

Mar 132019

Sonata

  • 85,136 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 #17

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 #16

Jan 042019

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
2014 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to airbag not engaging during an automobile accident.

- Kirkland, WA, USA

problem #15

Feb 012019

Sonata

  • 75,000 miles
Drivers seatbelt cannot engage. Cannot secure into lock.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #14

Feb 012019

Sonata

  • 25,000 miles
The passenger seat belt locks for no reason and needs to be unclipped to loosen while the vehicle is in motion. All recalls associated with my VIN have been completed.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #13

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 #12

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 #11

Nov 162017

Sonata

  • 130,000 miles
Vehicle in motion, seatbelt retractor did not safely perform. Airbag did not deploy at the scene of an accident where I rearended a utility truck on a residential roadway (two lane). There was a city recycle truck in front of the utility truck which. Abruptly stopped. As a result, auto damage, personal injury to myself.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #10

Oct 042017

Sonata

  • miles
Sonata recall 169. Started Oct 4, 2017. Seating belt linkage detaches from seat belt anchorage in an accident. No remedy given, nor letter received on what to do. Car would be cant resell in the future if they dont fix. A warning sticker that is supposedly put on by a Hyundai dealership does not help with car value. Thank you so much.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #9

Jun 092017

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
2014 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to front seat belt anchor recall and motor drive power steering coupling extended warranty issues. Updated 7/7/17

- Brentwood, NY, USA

problem #8

Jun 032017

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact received a recall notice concerning NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling), but the manufacturer had not yet provided the remedy and parts for months. The manufacturer recommended taking the vehicle in for an appointment to diagnose the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V152000 (seat belts). An unknown local dealer indicated the repair was completed, but the contact was uncertain if the oem part would fail. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #7

May 272017

Sonata

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the head lights flashed without warning and shut off. The vehicle was pulled to a parking lot, turned off and restarted but the failure recurred. The contact called Hyundai motors located in amarillo, tx, where the contact was instructed to bring the vehicle in the following day. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V152000 (seat belts) and 17V226000 ( engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the dealer was in the process of scheduling an appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Albert, NM, USA

problem #6

Mar 082017

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V152000 (seat belts) and 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). 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 Hyundai of harvey & Hyundai of metrarre dealer was contacted and stated that the parts would not become available until the beginning of 2018. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #5

Mar 152017

Sonata

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel without warning. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while attempting to park. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 17V152000 (seat belts); however, the technician stated that there were no parts available and that the vehicle was safe to drive. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

- Framingham, MA, USA

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