3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,527 miles

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problem #9

Dec 152018

Sonata Hybrid

  • 57,334 miles
Major failure occurred. I was driving my car when I heard sharp bells ringing from the car dash. Check hybrid systems lights illuminated on dash. The car was in motion when it just stopped. I had no time to pull to the side of the road. I turned it off and on again. I was in the center of the road and it would not move. Good samaritan pushed my car to side of the road. The check brakes light came on. Then the car would not turn on at all. The car would not recognize the key pad light came on. Locks would not operate. The window was stuck in the open position. The internal car lights were on and would not go off. The key pad could not lock/unlock the car. Luckily this happened on a side road. 1 mile earlier I was on a freeway that had no shoulder. If it had happened there, it could have been catastrophic. Numerous systems failed. I took it to they dealer. They had to wait for the hybrid specialist. He said the transmission fluid was very dirty and ordered a new transmission. My question, why would check hybrid systems come on and so much electrical failure if it was the transmission. I have read in forums that this has happened to several other hybrid sonata owners. Even after the transmission repaired, I still feel very unsafe in the car now. If it had happened just 1 mile earlier, my car stopping immediately on the freeway with no shoulder could have caused a major accident and been life-threatening.

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

problem #8

May 292018

Sonata Hybrid

  • 38,738 miles
Experienced a completely unexpected (and potentially dangerous) stalling while driving (I.e., not while stopped). This sudden stall was displayed to the sonata's driver panel as hybrid system failure, and the alarm was triggered to beep continuously. This may be related to the 12V lead-acid deteriorating, with capacity degraded to 110cca from specified 600cca. Even though the battery was degrading, the car should not stall just because the battery capacity is low.

- Vail, AZ, USA

problem #7

Sep 142017

Sonata Hybrid

  • 65,667 miles
Car has 65K miles. Warning "chime" came on, total loss of power, pulled of road safely. Warning light on dash came on... hybrid system warning...safely stop... do not drive...then....check brake....then back to hybrid system warning...do not drive....then back to check brake. And on and on. I shut off the car after a minute and restarted car drove another several miles and then same situation. I have seen a video post on youtube and have seen other posts as well and one with a vehicle having only 3500 miles. I'm trying to see that this should be a major safety concern as shutting down completely is not acceptable and totally unsafe.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #6

Jun 222017

Sonata Hybrid 6-cyl

  • miles
Please contact me immediately my business number is [xxx]. I am not here to bash Hyundai because I been a loyal customer for 10 years. The 2013 hybrids have a big problem when accelerating. I am not sure what exactly but I will try my best to type it accurately. When you are driving and U come to a red light or a stop sign or even jus braking do to traffic the engine stall and does not accelerate. I almost died 3 times in this car because of this issue. I was at a stop sign and a truck was down the street to my left there was no in coming traffic to my right I proceeded to hit the gas but the vehicle rolled slowly and I still had my foot flat on the pedal, it took almost 17 seconds for my engine to actually move my car which was almost flipped by the incoming truck driver who thought I was going to turn and keep going left in the opposite lane so he didn't hit brakes from early and my engine kicked in and acted like I was doing a burn out meaning for example at a dead stop and I floor the pedal causin the car to take off faster than normal safe operator practices.but I almost died today and the check light comes on and off I have a bunch of videos of this problem. Please help information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #5

Mar 282017

Sonata Hybrid

  • 90,000 miles
As I was driving home from work at aprox 9pm my car started to make this loud abnoxious sound that states for me to slowly stop and do not drive. As I was attempting to maneuver from the fast lane to the side, my car completely shut off. I was so afraid because there were other cars and trucks right behind me and I feared for my life.I am told that this issue is not under warranty but it has been reported by man. I just purchased the car a year ago and should not be having these issues. This is unsafe me life threatening and needs to be resolved asap. I have also read reviews online and have discovered that there are many others in my same situation and that they too have been in la life threatening scenario in regards to this defect with the same exact car.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #4

Dec 132016

Sonata Hybrid

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata hybrid. While driving 50 mph, a warning indicator illuminated directing the contact to place the vehicle in park. Also, the battery charge was low. After waiting an hour for charging, the vehicle jerked and bucked. The warning indicator illuminated again, stating that the battery voltage was extremely low. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

- High Point, NC, USA

problem #3

May 012015

Sonata Hybrid

  • miles
I have a push button vehicle. I was at home and I attempted to start the vehicle (push the button and press down on the brakes), the car would not start. There was no "ready" button. Multiple unsuccessful attempts. The car appeared to be in standby mode. There was no additional "signal code" or alarm button that appeared on the standard dash board. After 1 hour, the car did not start and was taken to service at thornton road Hyundai. Initially, the car did not start upon arrival to the dealership, however after 10 minutes (without any intervention), the car did not start. The vehicle stayed at the dealer until 5/7/15, where the dealership could not duplicate the complaint/problem.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #2

Aug 182015

Sonata Hybrid

  • miles
I have a push button vehicle. I was at home and I attempted to start the vehicle (push the button and press down on the brakes), the car would not start. There was no "ready" button. Multiple unsuccessful attempts over 30 minutes. The car appeared to be in standby mode. There was no additional "signal code" or alarm button that appeared on the standard dash board. After 45 minutes, the car started without any intervention.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #1

Aug 252015

Sonata Hybrid

  • 43,000 miles
I have a push button vehicle. When I attempted to start the vehicle (push the button and press down on the brakes), the car would not start. There was no "ready" button. The car appeared to be in standby mode. There was no additional "signal code" or alarm button that appeared on the standard dash board. Had to call road side assistance to tow to the dealership. Initial wait time for the vehicle not starting was over 1 hour.

- Fairburn, GA, USA