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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 29
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 8 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 36,552 miles
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Car was going approximately 50 miles an hour on a side street when warning lights went on, brakes stopped working, and the engine smoked and appeared to catch on fire. Car was steered into a parking lot and abruptly placed in park. Occupant grabbed valuables and quickly exited the vehicle. At that point, the front of the vehicle, under the hood went up in flames.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
The same as all other Hyundai I-??ve seen from 2011 to 2019. Error code reads P1326 manufacturer control. the vehicle shut off on me 65 on the highway without warning. hook up the car to the computer and it has returned no code so we troubleshoot by that the starter was burnt up and we replace it everything-??s fine for two days. Then of course I get the manufacturer code P1326 and find out that 100s are not thousands of Hyundai have been recalled for the same issue. Also, like all other complaints, I-??ve seen car went into limp mode or reduced power mode and the check engine light is flashing
- Brazil, IN, USA
Engine has an oil consumption issue.
- Lancaster, PA, USA
About 20000 miles ago, I was informed by my servicing center that my Sonata came it without oil on the dipstick. My car currently has 90k and my engine is burning about 1qt of oil every 1000 miles. Many people have been having issues with these engines from Hyundai and Kia. My engine has been a part of a class action lawsuit regarding this problem but my specific model is never included even though the engine is. I've been checking my oil regularly and keep oil in my trunk at all time since this first happened but I'm getting close to my car being out of warranty. When I get my oil regularly changed at 3k - 4k miles, well below the the suggested 6k, is it my responsibility to add oil all the time or is it the responsibility of Hyundai to replace my engine for being faulty? My warranty expiration is coming up and I'm keeping this engine alive by adding the needed oil and even though my engine is part of a class action lawsuit. I'm not going to get any benefit of warranty extension or replacement from that lawsuit as my specific model isn't listed. I have a Sonata Eco 1.6 liter and it always the Sonata 2.0 and 2.4 they are listed even though the Tuscan with a 1.6 engine, the same as mine are included. There are thousands upon thousands of these vehicles on the road burning oil. It's bad for the environment and a ticking time bomb for everyone driving them. We need an investigation into these faulty engines and an actual fix from Hyundai and Kia.
- Ramsey, MN, USA
Car has a distinct burning smell when driving it. This has been going on since late summer of 2023. I moved to a different state from NC to AL. Had it inspected and because it wasn-??t smelling at the time the mechanic stated there were no issues. Also, got a recall for campaign 993 with my vin number from Hyundai and no dealership will honor it bc when they look up the vin it says no recall due. Please help me rectify this situation so I-??m not out of a car. I don-??t know if it-??s bc I relocated that I-??m not getting cooperation. I-??m not able to even schedule an appt with the dealership bc of this. Please help.
- Montgomery, AL, USA
The car has been having problems with oil consumption. The problem became known in 2022, but the dealer/service department (Frank Hyundai, National City, CA 91950) did not care for the issue or safety. The dealer told me, "Your car is OK." On 7/3/2023, the engine light came on. A second round of oil consumption tests began along with a 90,000-mile service, including replacements of filter assy and gasket, four new tires and front and rear brakes, spark plugs, suspension/steering repair, shaft assy, engine repair, cooling system service, and fuel induction service. Shortly after, the car slows down even when my foot is on the accelerator. It feels like the vehicle will stall/stop (while driving in the middle of the road). I can see the rpm gauge erratically going up and down. The car lurches or jerks. I reported the jerky problem to the dealer at the second 1000-mi oil consumption test, but the dealer did not make any diagnostic tests or repairs because, per the dealer, "it did not jerk while we test-drove it." The problem continues.
- National City, CA, USA
The car has been having problems with oil consumption. The problem became known in 2022, but the dealer/service department (Frank Hyundai, National City, CA 91950) did not take care of the issue and did not care about safety. The dealer told me, "Your car is OK." On 7/3/2023, the engine light came on. A second round of oil consumption tests began along with a 90,000-mile service, including replacements of filter assy and gasket, four new tires and front and rear brakes, spark plugs, suspension/steering repair, shaft assy, engine repair, cooling system service, and fuel induction service. Shortly after, the car slows down even when my foot is on the accelerator. It feels as though the vehicle will stop. I can see the rpm gauge erratically going up and down. The car lurches or jerks. I reported the jerky problem to the dealer at the second 1000-mi oil consumption test, but the dealer did not make any diagnostic tests or repairs because, per the dealer, "it did not jerk while we test-drove it." The problem continues.
- National City, CA, USA
My break went out while trying to make a stop.
- Newport News , VA, USA
In the first incident(2020) after the check engine light was on, the car was towed and needed the valve cover and fuel pump gasket replaced due to leakage. In November of 2023, the check engine light kept flashing and again the car was towed to the dealer. The valve cover was removed and we were told a new engine was needed, but we would have to pay for it. We were old that we have neglected to keep oil in the vehicle.
- Chicago Heights, IL, USA
Between oil change intervals, the check engine light flickered intermittently. I checked the oil level and it was very low. I added 3 quarts of oil and took it to my Hyundai dealership. They performed all the oil consumption tests and told us that the car now burns seven-tenths of a quart every 1000 miles. Hyundai USA claims that this is acceptable oil consumption. I disagree of course. I called my service adviser at the dealership and requested that Hyundai replace the engine because a 2015 Hyundai Sonata with only 70K miles should not be burning that much oil. He agreed and told me to keep monitoring the oil consumption and if it burns 1 quart or more after 1000 miles, to bring it back.
- Chula Vista, CA, USA
Oil consumption issues. Had a brand new factory motor to replace original motor due to engine failure from oil consumption issues on June 29 2020 at 154,285 miles. The new motor only has 56,665 miles on it and I'm having to add extra oil in between changes because it is bone dry after about 1800 miles from oil change each time.
- Westport, KY, USA
The vehicle is demonstrating clear signs of engine failure based off the symptoms Hyundai states on its website for the rod knock bearing recall (no power, enters limp mode, white smoke out tailpipes, etc.) Hyundai states vehicle passes testing. Engine also has oil consumption issues, has had its PVC value fail twice in ten months, and burns through 1.5 qts of oil every 496 miles (has failed all 3 consumption tests). The vehicle has stalled out on multiple occasions and risked my/my child's life, has required cylinder cleanings and fuel injection cleanings, and the engine gets extremely hot. This is the second failed engine in the Sonata, and Hyundai has not stated if they will replace it.
- Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA
After Hyundai Dealership performed RECALL 953, vehicle is having uneven engine idling, especially while stopped at traffic lights/stopsigns and when starting the vehicle. It is noticeable enough that I am concerned the theta ii engine is failing, or about to fail.
- Langhorne, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a stop light, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted to neutral and pushed the vehicle off the road and parked in a nearby lot. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
- Goldsboro, NC, USA
My oil is burning with in a weak. And flludding out my spark plugss And then when I push the gas, my car just vibrates everything and it doesn't wanna go..Iknow other models were recalled for this issue. This issue has been fixed twice and it keeps happening.
- Shapleigh , ME, USA
My son was driving my car home from work and while waiting at a light, he went to go in the car would not move the engine. He just died right there in the middle of the street on him. He was stuck in the middle of the street for quite some time waiting for a tow truck because it was way too dangerous for him to get out of the car. It was during traffic hour. The car only had like 48,000 miles on it. After repaired by the dealer car started having other issues with the engine light coming on with intake manifold but dealer claimed that part is not covered, which that part is part of the engine that they supposedly replaced.
- Long Beach, CA, USA
Insurance companies are not proving insurance because of rise in theft of Hyundai vehicle. Now they are asking to install remote start kit for physical engine immobilizer. Cost of this installation is $350 - $500, Hyundai is not entertaining this issue. Hyundai are saying we have done anti theft software update but insurance companies are saying that is not enough.
- Bellport, NY, USA
Hybrid system warning comes up often and everytime I take it to get assessed, something different is getting fixed. These repairs are all expensive out of pocket repairs. The problems continues to happen and I-??m constantly repairing something different.
- Davis , CA, USA
Vehicle displayed hybrid warning while moving through an intersection on a highway. The car's engine turned off along with the power steering and brakes. Had the light not been in my favor, I would have been unable to stop on a high speed highway with oncoming traffic.
- New Haven, IN, USA
- Yorkville, IL, USA