10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 18
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,029 miles

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problem #272

Nov 012022

Sonata

  • miles
Engine burning too much oil, about 1/2 quart per month. Dealership said that there was a recall for the engine to be replaced but I must wait until my engine dies. I understand that we may be stranded if we take a long trip. Being the 2nd owner of this car, we never received the letter/notice of the recall. My husband is trying to talk to the Hyundai customer service rep in California to try to get permission to have the engine replaced sooner so that we can stop the over-burning of oil and not be stranded on the road. So far the rep is 5 days past due in calling us back. Can you help us? The car is available for inspection upon request. There were no warning lights indicating a problem only the soot accumlating in the tail pipe. Mu husband also observed blue smoke coming from the tail pipe when I was driving the car and he was following me in his car.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #271

Feb 152023

Sonata

  • miles
Brought car at 49k-??notices Car started burning oil around 80k.. I went to dealership where I brought the car from and they did a oil consumption.. I was told I passed it around 88k-?? oil getting worse was told it was my oil pan-??120k car started jerking and hesitating on interstate while I was going 70 mph tune up cylinder 3 coil.. changed it-?? no oil pan leak-?? 130k jerking and hesitating again while getting off interstate.. same code this time I need a new motor

- Jayess, MS, USA

problem #270

May 052023

Sonata

  • miles
I purchased a 2016 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L with the Theta II engine back in December 2016. I purchased it as a Hyundai Certified Pre-owned (CPO) vehicle, with the 10 year, 100,000 mi powertrain warranty. The car had approximately 36,000 mi on the odometer. Starting at about 60,000 mi on the odometer, I began to notice excessive engine oil consumption. The factory has made attempts to remedy the issue under the 10 year, 100,000 powertrain warranty coverage, but none have lasted more than 1,000 mi. After 1,000 mi of a "repair" service, the engine is back to consuming lots of engine oil. As a result, I have resorted to checking the dip every time I fuel up, and top off engine oil as it gets consumed. To my estimate, my oil consumption is between 200 to 300 mi per qt of oil consumed, which is well in excess of the factory acceptable levels of 400-500 mi per qt of oil consumed. Then, Hyundai USA's Customer Care's customer reps, case managers, and Hyundai National Managers all have told me in several occasions over the past two years that my car is either "out of warranty" (despite not yet having reached the 10 year, 100,000 mi mark, nor the extended 120,000 mi mark) or that Hyundai has never sold any Hyundai CPO cars with the 10 year, 100,000 mi powertrain warranty in the US, despite my sales records and owner's records indicating that my car came with the warranty. Hyundai is trying to breach its 10/100 powertrain warranty contract and trying to have me pay for the diagnostic and repair costs out of my pocket.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #269

May 072023

Sonata

  • miles
- HEV Overheat warning light came on - Engine overheat light came on - Message instructing to pull the car over immediately came on - OBD II codes P261F and P2600 were observed when the vehicle was scanned - There is a plethora of similar incidents listed for the Make/Model throughout online forums

- West Jordan, UT, USA

problem #268

Dec 232022

Sonata

  • miles
My engine is experiencing excessive oil consumption, burning over 1 quart per 1000mi. Engine went into limp mode in December. I pulled into a service station and checked oil after engine cooled off, barely any oil on dipstick. Engine rattles when accelerating quickly. I have been to local dealership 6 times since December of 2022. Still unresolved.

- Surf City, NC, USA

problem #267

Apr 292023

Sonata

  • miles
Burns excessive oil; Had oil changed less than 500 miles ago and have since had to add a quart of oil;

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #266

Apr 262023

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
The engine seized on my car while I was driving and the car stopped in the middle of the road. The safety of my daughter and I were put at risk. We could have been hit by oncoming cars. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The Bob Bell Hyundai of Glen Burnie, MD, confirmed the engine seized. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than Bob Bell. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the failure prior to failure.

- Chestnut Hill Cove , MD, USA

problem #265

Apr 282023

Sonata

  • miles
Catastrophic engine failure. The car stopped running/moving while driving. It has not been inspected by a dealer. All lights came on and car was violently shaking.

- Brick, NJ, USA

problem #264

Feb 152023

Sonata

  • miles
Car stopped on interstate.. jerking and loss power.. cylinder 3 went out with no warning-?? car just burning a lot of oil no oil on ground no check engine until car stopped on interstate

- Hammond, LA, USA

problem #263

Apr 232023

Sonata

  • miles
Knock Sensor, ECM, Engine stalling and loss of connection. Resulting in flashing engine light. Low acceleration. Power reduced to 40 and below Engine misfire.

- Georegtown, SC, USA

problem #262

Apr 222023

Sonata

  • miles
Bought the car in November of 2022 after 2 weeks noticed it started burning oil. Now the engine has seized. Only have had car 5 months. Engine light came on before seizing.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #261

Apr 152023

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
I got this car less than a year ago and immediately had issues within the 2nd day of getting it. Called the dealership and they had me take it in to a mechanic who fixed the issues. Since then I have had issues with this car consuming so much oil it's beyond ridiculous. This past Saturday night the car was being driven and all of a sudden the acceleration has become an issue. The car acts as if it doesn't want to go and hesitates. The dealership I got the car from no longer is in business and the loans were sold to another company and I'm not sure why no one is doing anything about the many issues with hyundai cars and their dangerous engine issues. When you're in traffic on the road with your children in the car and cars coming at you with full on speeds (here in alabama 70plus mph on interstate) it's very scary. Hyundai and kia need to take responsibility for these engines people are forking over thousands of dollars for. I'm not even a yr in and having several issues. Oil consumptions and issues with acceleration which seems that it leads to dead engines all the way around. We need help and we need it now. Please assist us with these issues. Thanks

- Wilsonville, AL, USA

problem #260

Apr 072023

Sonata

  • miles
Randomly one day I was driving on the innersate, the car started jerking and the engine light was blinking then the car stalled. I get my car routinely maintenced, then my engine was knocking and blew up oil out of my engine. I have my oil changed every 3,000 miles, also just had an oil change 3 weeks before this happened my car just now has reached 100,000 and then the engine blows"??" muliple complaints have happened like mine and they are doing nothing

- Lenoir City , TN, USA

problem #259

Mar 312022

Sonata

  • miles
Hello, I have reached out to Modesto Hyundai and consumer affairs since May of 2022. I have been shunned and told nothing is wrong. The message below was sent last year in May. I was turned away because I could not afford the diagnostic even though it was covered under a past warranty recall. I had to complain. A few months later I came up with the money and was told I was given the wrong information the first time. They kept the car for a week, , drove only 30 miles and said it was the battery. I recently had a oil change done at Hyundai in February 2023. They failed to mention the oil everywhere and said everything was fine. The engine stalls on a daily bases. The 2 prior oil changes one said they thought oil was leaking but didn't know from where the other said something was wrong with the oil pan. Also you can smell gas in the cab and the head and tail lights have been replaced 3x each in the last few months. "I have gotten no where with the Hyundai dealership here in my town. I was told I'd have to pay for a diagnostic to see if something is wrong before the vehicle could be checked to see if the engine is failing. I believe this car is a lemon and has stalled on several occasions. I recently had an oil change and was told their diagnostic came out clear yet the engine still acts up and will stall while driving. Will it take for my car to stall on railroad tracks and be hit by a train and killed before Hyundai fixes the issue" Women and children die in in faulty cars because no one would listen. A mechanic told me his friend had the same exact car down to the year and had the same issues and Hyundai said it was infact a recall and they replaced the vehicle. Did Hyundai make it right because he was a man? Is this something I should just look for an attorney for" Please help as I know something is seriously wrong with this car. I was told that Hyundais are safe cars yet I have never felt more unsafe in a vehicle." Thank you for your time. Hoping for the best.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #258

Dec 162022

Sonata

  • miles
The vehicle consumes oil quickly.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #257

Nov 152022

Sonata

  • miles
While driving the car getting error message on dashboard "Check Hybrid System Turn Off Engine", The Gas engine turn off and switch to continue on electric till able to pull on the side of the road. Turn Off engine, wait a min. Start car again and working fine. This issue appears randomly many times in the last two years while driving. Car was at dealer shop multiple times with no repair, was told we don't see active error message or they can't re-create the error. however scan show P261F error. Open Ticket with Hyundai #21018148 while car at the dealers for weeks at the time. each time told check engine got back on but not the message they are looking for.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #256

Mar 302023

Sonata

  • miles
HEV turn off engine light pops up WHILE driving. I could-??ve been on the highway or the middle of no where and have to turn off my car, just to turn it back on and it seems fine? This has happened a total of 5 times since owning this vehicle, and I-??ve gotten all code on the car fixed about a month ago.

- Plainfield , IL, USA

problem #255

Mar 172023

Sonata

  • miles
I have 81345 miles on my car and I was driving on a long trip on a turnpike after 3 hours and approximately 150 miles of driving, the blinking check engine light came in my car and the engine lost power, I was unable to go past 50MPH in the posted speed limit of 70MPH. I had other 4 passengers in my car including 2 minors. had to tow it to Stoltz Hyundai of PA and the dealership told me it was low on oil and my car had 2 quarts of oil left which was unbelievable to me because I just had an oil change at 79123 Miles. I also had them replace my spark plugs at 79K miles. I was told by the dealership to perform an oil consumption test at a cost of approx. $400 and I was not covered under any kind of warranty as I am the second owner of the car. I have read online that there is a problem with the 2.4L Hyundai GDI engine of excessive oil consumption and nothing is done. the dealership is not helping either Hyundai. it's a clear problem with the Engine and I have proof of receipts for every recommended service performed on my car.

- Macedonia, OH, USA

problem #254

Feb 012023

Sonata

  • 131,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact veered to the side of the road before the vehicle ceased. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to his residence at low speed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that?the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

- Oak Forest, IL, USA

problem #253

Mar 242023

Sonata

  • 107,525 miles
Car was leaking oil I reported to Hyundai and service repair shop had to take it back 3 times due to them neglecting to listen to me oil got into other parts and I had to get 7 things fix also after having back for 1 day the brakes and electric is not working properly engine also fails to accelerate correctly

- Owensboro, KY, USA

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