10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 18
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,389 miles

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problem #80

Oct 232018

Sonata

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pushed off the roadway with assistance from a bystander. The vehicle was towed to tustin Hyundai (16 auto center drive, tustin, ca 92782, (714) 647-2000) to be diagnosed. The technician determined that the communication wire between the battery and computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred 2 years later. The contact was informed that the computer to the engine needed to be rebooted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

- Corona Del Mar, CA, USA

problem #79

Dec 072020

Sonata

  • 84,000 miles
2016 Hyundai Sonata hybrid ignition issue the engine is rattling while idling and under acceleration and the check engine light is coming on. Believe it is an issue with either spark plugs or ignition coil. Service dept said both components looked free of damage upon inspection.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #78

Jun 012020

Sonata

  • 45,000 miles
I read that there is a recall according to reuters fri Dec 4th on 2016 Hyundai Sonata hybrids....my vehicle starts shaking when I start going 60-65 mph...it is fine till it hits this speed....I did have new tires placed and I took it back for them to rebalance and they assured me it was fixed but car and steering wheel still shake at 60+ mph....not sure what problem is but am reporting it based on the recall of the 2016 hybrid models...the shaking is not normal...it has about 45,000 miles on it...thank you

- Shoemakersville, PA, USA

problem #77

Oct 192020

Sonata

  • 123,000 miles
My car started knocking as I drove and knowing an oil change was needed soon, I went to get an oil change and was told there was barely any oil left. Performed the oil change and on the drive home on the highway my was still knocking then lost power as I drove. My car was incredibly loud, jerking as it drove, and wouldn't pass 30 mph. I was able to bring it back home though. Next day had the same guys check the car and they told me the head gasket blew. They also attempted another oil change but they said the damage was done and my car was not drivable. Insurance and the people I purchased the car from could not help stating it was normal wear and tear. I've only H0ad the car for about a year though.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #76

Nov 282020

Sonata

  • 78,300 miles
During long distance driving once the vehicle is stopped for gas the hev warning light comes on. The car will not re-start for 15 -30 minutes. Once restarted the check engine light comes on. This has happend 3 times. The first two the thought was a long distance drive in the heat of summer. This last time it was fall/winter so the hypothsis of summer heat was thrown out the window. The most recent time the gas mileage went down drastically and the voltage for the electric system was acting erratically. The check engine light was on for 2 days but the car was only driven to the dealer. The dealer quickly found the problem and repaired under warranty "open recall". the car has not been driven any long distances since. The diagnosis was "main relay/power relay/cable (20-01-003H) caused by T4M. Power relay module melted at relay" installed 37583-A8000-qqh: Relay-high voltage main, 37514-G0000-qqh: Relay assy-power, replaced power relay assy module per campaign "warranty" hope this information helps others....hope this is truly the fix as it is an "open recall" that should be a recall". glad this did not cause a fire.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #75

Nov 272020

Sonata

  • miles
I check the engine oil every few weeks. But if I ride the car about 2,000 miles, the engine oil is almost reduced to the bottom.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #74

Nov 062020

Sonata

  • miles
While the vehicle is moving the check hybrid system warning light beeps and comes on. The message request to turn engine off. The gas engine sometimes will cut the power to the vehicle causing the vehicle to loss power on the road.

- Scarborough, NY, USA

problem #73

Nov 092020

Sonata

  • miles
My coil packs keep going out. I just changed them in August now here it is November and my check engine light is back on and my car is jerking. My car is burning through oil like crazy. I can get my oil changed and in about 500 miles the oil change light is back on. I do not have an oil leak so I don't know where my oil is going.

- Walls, MS, USA

problem #72

Sep 112020

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
Car runs out of oil well before 2000 miles/2 months. When accelerating the car is sluggish the engine is ticking and feels like the engine is going to seize, no matter if the car is moving 5mph or 70 mph.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #71

Sep 112020

Sonata

  • 70,000 miles
When accelerating there is a ticking noise coming from engine. This has been happening for a while after I got the update and new wiring harness from the campaign. I'm scared to drive my car, I accelerate slowly because I get nervous it will blow up. I took this car to a Hyundai dealership and they quoted me over 500 dollars for this repair and it might not even fix it.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #70

Nov 092020

Sonata

  • 60,000 miles
I am starting to have issues with my car burning oil with no leaks. I haven't even been a month (1,000) miles and my car literally had no oil. I only have 60,000 mile on the car. The engine at times has shook with the check engine light one but I had turned off the car and started it back up and it stopped. It only happens on occasion but now I'm burning and after reading these comments I see it is an overall issue with multiple cars. A recall should be put in effect as it's the same issue.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #69

Oct 292020

Sonata

  • 11,124 miles
When driving my car it doesn't accelerate it also got to the point where it is consuming oil rapidly. I took it to the dealership & they told me it's the engine

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #68

Jul 072020

Sonata

  • miles
When I go uphill it shakes. When I'm driving it will cut out. We have replaces plugs 2X in 6 months a sensor. It burns through a quart of oil every 400 miles.

- Pryor, OK, USA

problem #67

Jan 062020

Sonata

  • 100,000 miles
While driving the car at highway speeds, the car and engine start to shake. The shaking impacts the steering wheel and drivability of the car. The car loses any acceleration power and the check engine light comes on. The issue usually lasts 1-2 minutes. Afterwards, the shaking slows down and stops, then the check engine light turns off. When I took the car back to the dealership, they said the engine needed to be replaced. 5 months later we are the same issue is happening.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #66

Sep 012020

Sonata

  • 55,000 miles
I purchased my 2016 Sonata used from hertz. About 4 months after the purchase I was hearing rattling sporadically from the engine and consuming oil. At the present time I add 1 quart for after 400 miles of driving. If I put in high text gas the rattling doesn't happen as often but this engine doesn't require high test gas. Regardless I'm still consuming much to much oil. I read that others have had engines seizing and some daught on fire. This seems to be a real danger and I feel its a problem that should be resolved by Hyundai.

- Lindenhurst, NY, USA

problem #65

Sep 032020

Sonata

  • 111,125 miles
My 2016 Hyundai Sonata engine seized when oil consumption rapidly increased between oil changes. It happened just before exiting the freeway.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #64

Aug 282020

Sonata

  • 111,404 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled with check engine warning light, and the oil level and battery voltage warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and parked on the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to his friend's residence. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 111,404.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #63

May 022020

Sonata

  • 40,000 miles
My vehicle engine is stalling yet my VIN is not on the list and it should be added to the list because my engine is coughing and I would like the issue resolved before it shuts down on me.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #62

Aug 152020

Sonata

  • 103,000 miles
2016 Sonata with 103,000 mile. Increased oil consumption. Regular full synthetic oil changes have been followed. The engine burns out oil well before oil change is due. Oil lamp flickers. Mechanic states oils is burning up and released through exhaust therefore no leaks detected. 2nd issue: P2122 check engine code. Diagnostics reveals pedal acceleration sensor faulty. Part was $202. Not sure if this is misdiagnosed and related to sluggish engine due to oil consumption.

- Jasper, GA, USA

problem #61

Aug 082020

Sonata

  • 96,376 miles
I was on the highway driving and as I begin to accelerate the car felt as if it was about to stall out. When I came to a stop sign and made a complete stop as I accelerated to drive the car did the same thing as if it wanted to stall out. Now when I'm driving I can't go over 60 mph and any time I come to a complete stop and try to accelerate the car acts as if it wants to stall out so I have to take off slowly then take my foot off the gas pedal and put it back on as if is having trouble getting gas to the engine. I took it to my mechanic and it read code P 1326. Now my car is in safety mode

- Cairo, GA, USA

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