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Hyundai Sonata

Safety Grade: F
21,836
Total Complaints
1,141
Crashes
1,044
Injuries
23
Deaths

Top Issues

ENGINE
4508
STEERING
2308
AIR BAGS
1789
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1772
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1292
SERVICE BRAKES
882
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
880
POWER TRAIN
849
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
713
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
595

Recent Complaints

2021 HYUNDAI SONATA — VISIBILITY/WIPER
The internal core of the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS), part of the center muffler/front pipe assembly (#28600-L5210), suffered a catastrophic failure. This allowed approximately 9 gallons of engine coolant to leak directly into the hot exhaust stream. Safety Risk: This failure creates a sever...
2021 HYUNDAI SONATA — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The internal core of the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS), part of the center muffler/front pipe assembly (#28600-L5210), suffered a catastrophic failure. This allowed approximately 9 gallons of engine coolant to leak directly into the hot exhaust stream. Safety Risk: This failure creates a sever...
2021 HYUNDAI SONATA — ENGINE
The internal core of the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS), part of the center muffler/front pipe assembly (#28600-L5210), suffered a catastrophic failure. This allowed approximately 9 gallons of engine coolant to leak directly into the hot exhaust stream. Safety Risk: This failure creates a sever...
2017 HYUNDAI SONATA — SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat belt failed to lock securely. The contact stated that the seat belt loosened unexpectedly and failed to properly protect the driver while operating the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure. The ...
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power, an alarm sounded for the braking system, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the vehicle failed to exceed 15 MPH. After originally paying out-of-pocket for an ABS module at the dealer and was i...
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA — AIR BAGS
The airbag warning light came on, so we took it in to see about a recall on the airbag control unit issue that required a wire filter kit as out lined in a recall in 2011-2013 Sonatas and Sonata Hybrids. In fact, upon reading the invoice filling out this form, I think that is exactly the issue, and ...
2011 HYUNDAI SONATA — ENGINE
The vehicle suddenly stopped and died while driving. The mechanic confirms that the engine is gone, contact Hyundai. Ourisman of Rockville and Hyundai Motor America (HMA) refuses to replace the engine for free. The vehicle has now developed a severe engine knock consistent with the well-document...
2015 HYUNDAI SONATA — VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic sunroof detached from the vehicle. The hazard lights were activated, and the vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact attempted to close the cover and was a...
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA — ENGINE
While driving, the vehicle experienced sudden engine malfunction. The car entered limp mode, lost power, and produced a loud knocking noise from the engine. The failure occurred without warning and created a safety risk because the vehicle could not accelerate properly in traffic. This increased th...
2015 HYUNDAI SONATA — POWER TRAIN
The bearing failure from the metal debris had been progressing silently for a long time. You can’t feel or hear it happening gradually. Then at some point the damage crosses a threshold where: ∙The oil can no longer circulate properly ∙The crankshaft bearings completely fail ∙Internal metal ...

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