10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 17
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,300 miles

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problem #35

Sep 012019

Sonata

  • 97 miles
On September 1,2019 my car wouldnt start. I purchased a battery and a it turned over. On September 8th I drove to get a oil change and tune up which seemed abnormal when I got home. There was a ticking noise. I wasnt sure what was causing the ticking noise so I didnt drive the car. On September 9th I got into car and started it when I noticed a knocking noise, the noise accelerated once I pressed on gas pedal so I didnt want to drive it. My check engine light is rapidly blinking.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #34

Aug 062019

Sonata

  • 88,000 miles
I got my car in 2017 and it's 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The month of August 2019 after an oil change my car begin leaking oil as well as shooting out oil from the oil reservoir. Took it to pride Hyundai in batesville ms, they said they couldn't find any oil shooting out from the oil reservoir when I know it was. All they did was diagnose for free of charge, and tell me I needed a oil change did by them. I took it for the recall that was on it ECM and they did, but they said it wasn't another recall on it and it is still leaking oil and shooting it out from the reservoir under the hood. Some need to be did about this cause it can cause the engine to fail and I'm still paying on this car and only had it going on two years next month.

- Grenada, MS, USA

problem #33

Aug 072019

Sonata

  • 28,000 miles
Car shakes erratically when trying to accelerate and has no power after hitting accelerator. It struggles to get any power to get going after being stopped at a red light. Gear changes get stuck and I have literally been stuck in middle of intersection while doing a legal U-turn in a busy busy la intersection with my 10yr old in the back seat and the only way to get out of the situation was to turn car off and turn on again which poses a major safety issue for both my daughter and myself. Took car in to service last week and they supposedly fixed issue but one week later here we are with same problem. Service told me it looks like solenoid is going out. Which seems strange for a 2016 car with only 27,000. So if this was the case why not change it before it was sold to me. Also car had prior issues before it was sold to me according to service. I smell recall"??" I have no documentation but the dealer has all supporting paperwork.

- West Covina, CA, USA

problem #32

Jul 022019

Sonata

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. On several occasions, while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound in the engine. The vehicle stalled without warning and was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to werner Hyundai (located at 252 capital cir sw, tallahassee, fl 32304, (850) 575-1000) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

- Tallahasse, FL, USA

problem #31

Oct 012018

Sonata

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the vehicle overheated and stalled. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel and oil. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Liberty Hyundai (305 route 17 North, Mahwah, NJ 07430, 877-449-7781) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 74,000.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #30

Mar 142019

Sonata

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. While driving over 45 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle hesitated to drive. The vehicle was taken to webb Hyundai highland (9236 South indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322, (219) 923-2277) where the contact was informed that an unknown piece of the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently at the dealer being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Markham, IL, USA

problem #29

Dec 312017

Sonata

  • 36,000 miles
Car loses power while driving. This incident has happened 3 separate times since purchasing this vehicle. It is unsafe, and no engine indicator lights have ever come on. The car continues to have motor issues now that it is out of Hyundai's warranty. Hyundai has never found a clear solution and continues to "guess" at fixes as issue doesn't always replicate itself during service. Event has happened 3 different dates

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #28

Mar 142019

Sonata

  • 56,000 miles
I went into the dealer to get an oil change on 3/14/2019. The dealer chose to do a factory recall 50hyz. Soon as I left the dealer my car started stalling on 495 North towards tyson corner in Virginia, jerking and lost drivetrain power. I could get to 60mph and the car wouldn't respond after that. I took the car back to the dealer. I was told the software updated bricked my Sonata. The dealer told me they will order the part and will come in 3/21/2019 which is today. Only to get a call saying the part is on back order into May. My question is why isn't holding Hyundai accountable for this" my car isn't the first one to get this software update so if Hyundai knows this software is going to brink peoples car how in the hell are they allowed to keep doing this recall when they have no clue when the part will be available"

- Brandywine, MD, USA

problem #27

Jan 022019

Sonata

  • 82,500 miles
Engine is making weird rattling sound on acceleration and burning oil too much. Prior to 3000 miles oil change, checked dip stick and indicated no oil. Low oil on dashboard did not came on. Believed that the engine consumption is out of limit. Rough idle and acceleration hesitation was notice.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #26

Feb 012018

Sonata

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was burning a large amount of oil. Every 2000 miles, a quart of oil had to be added to the engine. Jenkins Hyundai of ocala (352-815-2533, located at 1602 college rd sw, ocala, fl 34471) refused to finance the repairs and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was called and stated that there was no recall related to the failure and a case worker would call the contact back in a few days. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #25

Jan 092019

Sonata

  • 34,700 miles
Squealing noise came from engine off/on. Then battery light came on then battery warning system displayed on screen. By time I got to my mechanic there was a burning smell. My mechanic found serpentine belt to be ripped and a metal tensioner ripped apart.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #24

Dec 172018

Sonata

  • 28,000 miles
Vehicle exhibits sticky steering and engine has stalled 3 times. Steering is very difficult to control as it sticks severely when trying to steer or maneuver the vehicle on any local road or highway. Vehicle has stalled 3X already when coming to a complete stop. Vehicle shakes when brake is released moving from a complete stop.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #23

Nov 012018

Sonata

  • 75,000 miles
Vehicle fails to accelerate or acts as if it is going to shut off and just recently I got in vehicle started it and the check engine light came on. Vehicle shut off while starting it finally it started up I took it to auto zone to read the code. They advised me the code P200A is very common among Hyundai and it most like is the vcma that needs replacement. After doing further research there are many complaints about the vcma failing and having to be replaced. My warranty is up on my vehicle and I feel this is something that Hyundai needs to address as soon as possible given this is a common issue and could cause harm to driver or others while driving that vehicle. Also when attempting to accelerate and the vehicle fails to do so there is a rattling noise when pressing the gas petal.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #22

Dec 082018

Sonata

  • 32,000 miles
Excessive oil consumption possible engine problem

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #21

Dec 252017

Sonata

  • 26,000 miles
I was driving in the freeway when I heard an extremely loud boom and my car stalled. I restarted my car and it was driven home. Car dealer mechanic stated it was an exhaust backfire and blamed it on using cheap arco gas. I have had one more stall on the freeway around last April.

- Highland, CA, USA

problem #20

Nov 122018

Sonata

  • 37,000 miles
Got an engine light at 37K miles. Took the car to dealership initially told was vcm motor, replaced, left dealer and light came back on, told they forgot to update software after replacing vcm motor, left dealer and light came back on. Went back to dealer for third time and after they called Hyundai engineering the discovered that the entire manifold needed to be replaced as it was somehow wedged into the engine. Was covered by warranty as should be. This somewhat helped my acceleration issues but was told it was a safety issues because if anything from the plastic manifold broke off in engine it would cause the rods to bend and could cause engine to seize and catch on fire.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #19

Aug 272018

Sonata

  • 18,565 miles
After a stop at a traffic light I attempted to accelerate and the engine stalled out. Attempted to restart and on the second attempt it started and as I accelerated it stated to buck as the transmission made sounds while the gears were struggled to change. As I gave it more gas they slowly recovered over the next mile. Took it in for a check to Hyundai on 8/29/18. Checked out ok with no reason.

- Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

problem #18

Sep 122018

Sonata

  • 67,000 miles
It initially started around a couple of months ago. I was driving and my oil light came on. I took it to the dealership thinking it was not topped off correctly since the last oil change 2,700 miles prior to the light turning on. The dealership says "there was no oil on the dipstick." Performed an oil consumption test. The most recent report showed that my "oil was 3 quarts low". the dealer advised me to trade the car in since I do not have the warranty on my car anymore to fix it. I just bought the car last April. I have maintained the car with it's recommended services and use full synthetic oil. I drive a lot of highway miles, but I take care of my car since it is an investment. I cannot afford to finance another car. Thank you.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #17

Feb 052018

Sonata

  • 34,500 miles
On my drive home from work, the car started smoking. I was initially driving on a highway, but had just turned onto a side street. The smoke began to get worse and was coming into the cabin. I was able to pull over and as soon as I could get out of the car, the car completely engulfed into flames. Hyundai was unable to determine a cause of the fire.

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #16

Mar 222018

Sonata

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 2 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, while driving at 25 mph, the RPM tachometer increased as the check engine warning light illuminated. The local dealer or independent mechanic was not contacted for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

- Stockton, CA, USA

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