10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 29
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,939 miles

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problem #221

Nov 222020

Sonata

  • 88,000 miles
Vehicle engine light started flashing while driving and vehicle would not accelerate. I was almost rear ended due to the decrease in engine speed. If I didnt quickly pull the vehicle to the grass I would've been hit. I could not drive more than 10mph after the decrease in engine speed.

- Belle Chasse, LA, USA

problem #220

Nov 012020

Sonata

  • 45,500 miles
This is our daughter's car. Yesterday (Nov 1) her car stalled, with the warning "hybrid system warning! safely stop and do not drive". this time she was parked in a parking lot and the warning message came on when she tried to start the vehicle. This is not the first time it's happened. On previous occasions the dealer's technicians did not even record anything in her maintenance records. She understands this is not an unusual problem, with many Hyundai hybrid owners of that same 2015 model year, as well as other years, reporting similar problems. Is this something that is being looked into? the dealer personnel just sort of dismiss this as no big deal.

- Taylors, SC, USA

problem #219

Sep 192020

Sonata

  • 88,956 miles
While driving on the highway the engine light came on the car began to shake and gradually slowed down eventually coming to a complete stop and unable to start back

- Willingboro, NJ, USA

problem #218

Oct 122020

Sonata

  • miles
2015 Sonata hydunai engine making noise, will not drive pass 40 mph. Engine is shaking and knocking and the engine light is on. The hydunai dealership doesn't want to consider it's not under the engine recall here in texarkana, Texas.

- Texarkana, TX, USA

problem #217

Sep 162020

Sonata

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle misfired and took a while to start. The service engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found an unknown code, and performed a hard reset. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the crenshaw Hyundai dealer located at 330 huffman mill rd, burlington, nc 27215, where it was diagnosed that the cvt sensor may need to be cleaned. The technician looked at the sensor and informed the contact the sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Burlington, NC, USA

problem #216

Sep 302020

Sonata

  • 61,938 miles
Just bought car today, 30 mins into drive home, car began to sputter, hybrid system warning light came on and shut the car down completely. Loss of power, in the middle of the hwy. Not safe!! dealership came and towed car, but I an very upset with purchase.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #215

Jan 022020

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
Oil consumes super fast. Having to put more oil in after oil change and also having to take vehicle back where I got oil change and they add more oil. They checked for oil leaks. No leaks. Checked valve cover gasket (good).

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #214

Sep 102020

Sonata

  • 116,000 miles
While driving on a busy four lane I entered a turn lane to cross traffic. Immediately after I engaged the accelerator the vehicle lost all power and steering, with a alarm stating 'hybrid system warning-do not drive'. one vehicle narrowly missed hitting my car, (as it completely lost all power and steering and left me stuck in the middle of on coming traffic). Researching today I see this is common between 2012-2016 especially. This is a very dangerous situation that was narrowly avoided.

- Chatsworth, GA, USA

problem #213

Aug 242020

Sonata

  • 46,634 miles
Intatke manifold runner performance the engine light show up on dashboard. The dweller charged me #163.14 just to block, and they want #563.00 to replaced the DC motor.

- Bayonne, NJ, USA

problem #212

Aug 022020

Sonata

  • 74,000 miles
Driving car at 45 mph and car stalled without any warning.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #211

Aug 142020

Sonata

  • 79,000 miles
While driving down highway car began to smoke from tailpipe and began to lose acceleration while driving on highway. Vehicles check engine light illuminated. Took vehicle to nearest auto part retail store for diagnostic testing. Error code P0014 came up along with 2 other codes. Took vehicle to auto repair shop. Advised the exhaust solonoid had to be replaced along with spark plugs and gaskets due to burning from theta 2.0L turbo oil feed line. Car not drivable back to houston where I reside. We had to find additional time to stay at hotel and well as pay for transportation back home. My car is still in san antonio. Recall was repaired less than 6 months ago and car now has the same issue.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #210

Oct 292019

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle shook, hesitated, and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to universal Hyundai (12801 S orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32837), where the contact was informed that the engine was previously replaced twice under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired a third time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #209

Jul 102020

Sonata

  • 64,000 miles
While driving on a major highway with a 55 mph speed limit, the check engine light came on and the car hesitated and was difficult to maintain the speed limit. I took the car to and auto parts store that has a code reader and saw the manifold runner control was indicating a fault. The code, P200A is described in a Hyundai technical service report for 2015 - 2016 Sonatas however after taking the car into new port richey Hyundai I was told that the service bulletin didn't apply to my vehicle. It is a danger to drive with the control unit failing and may at any time cause the car to decellarate.

- Land O Lakes, FL, USA

problem #208

Mar 302020

Sonata

  • miles
Excessive oil burning knocking sound stalls while driving

- Horn Lake, MS, USA

problem #207

Jun 092020

Sonata

  • 116,892 miles
The engine is knocking while trying to pick up speed

- Horn Lake, MS, USA

problem #206

Jul 262020

Sonata

  • 125,100 miles
While driving my car lights came on and car started to slow down. I pull over the side of the highway and my car completely stopped and would not come back on. I got a tow and was told there is a recall on my engine and to take it to Hyundai.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #205

Jul 202020

Sonata

  • 93,300 miles
Was driving on sunrise highway doing about 55 mph when all of a sudden my car start losing all power acceleration and would not go pass 20/30 mph. Was able to get to side of highway. But now car has issues picking up acceleration. Could have caused a major accident.

- Coram, NY, USA

problem #204

Mar 272019

Sonata

  • 75,000 miles
It began with a rattle like metal on metal when going uphill. It is now a very bad rattle when accelerating. Whether uphill or not. Cause unknown when I took my car to the dealer I bought it from. I've had loss of power. All of the recalls have been performed. This vehicle has been one problem after another. 7th Hyundai I've owned. It will be the last due to unresolved engine issues.

- Mascot, TN, USA

problem #203

Jul 022020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
My valves have been rattling upon excelleration or climbing a hill. I took it to Hyundai to get a diagnostic. While waiting the sales buzzards started circling. After finally breaking away from them I went to get results of my test. The technichan told me I needed a new motor and good thing I was trading it in. I told him I wasnt trading it in and then he said I need to do a few more tests. Of course when he came back it was a different story. I needed plugs. My car still has same problem. They are waiting and hoping my warranty runs out in 10000 more miles. Why isnt there a recall on this motor"????"

- Al, AL, USA

problem #202

Jul 142020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 80,002 miles
Vehicle is going through engine oil very quickly. No evidence of a leak, no evidence of burning. Oil light does not illuminate when oil is low. When I checked this morning, my oil level didn't register on the dipstick - but no warning light came on. I was only 100 miles over my scheduled oil change. Last checked 2 weeks ago and was fine.

- Newington, CT, USA

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