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I purchased a 2010 Hyundai Sonata in February 2022 from the original owner. In July of this year, my engine failed due to the oil consumption defect found in many of Hyundai's engines produced at the Alabama factory. My oil and check engine light came on before it was time for my following oil change, despite making on-time synthetic oil changes during ownership. The vehicle hesitated and jerked on my commute to work, potentially causing harm to myself and other motorists. I went to take my vehicle to the mechanic on my lunch break. The car failed to turn over and has been inoperable ever since. I need my engine replaced at no charge. It's unconscionable that corporate would turn me away because the engine has 146k miles, which is nowhere near the industry standard 200k. Hyundai has inspected the vehicle and confirmed that an engine replacement is needed.
My car check engine light is on for a while.it-??s yellow solid light seen on my car dashboard.I went repair center and he advice and changed my car vent valve and light goes out for some days and again appear. I change my car gas cap too but it didn-??t work. I spent a lot of money to fix that.
We were hit on the right front passenger side by a driver on a Suzuki motorcycle. The driver was ejected from the motorcycle, went thru the right passenger window, traveled across the passenger compartment. He came to rest head down on my lap. Accident was fatal for the motorcyclist who died at the site. My adult autistic son was seated in the rear seat behind the passenger seat. The side front passenger window was completely shattered and the rear right passenger window was shattered also. My son hit his head on the interior right side of the vehicle and had a TBI and serious cuts requiring surgery and ICU stay. No airbags in the car deployed including side airbags and no curtainwalls deployed on the right side or anywhere in the vehicle. Car was supposedly equipped with such. Police inspected vehicle, insurance people inspected vehicle; vehicle is available for inspection at salvage lot. Pictures have been taken by insurance company. Right side of vehicle was severely smashed. I had no previous warning of problems with safety features.
As I was driving on the freeway my car which was on cruise control. The car went from 60-50-40-30 within 30 seconds while it still said cruise control was on and the gas and brakes didnt work. I had to pull over to the side of the road. The electronics still work but the car no longer work and did not turn on. It seized while I was driving. No warning lights, no check engine light, no gas light, absolutely no warning before the car seized.
- Lacey, WA, USA
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Door handles fall off. They've already been replaced 8 times in the last 3 years. I have now lost two more handles which at 58$ a piece, I am becoming frustrated that I cannot get in my car quickly god forbid something happens, nor get to my baby in the back seat quickly as I have to roll down the windows, run around the vehicle to open the door. I have seen 2011 Hyundai Sonatas recall the handles, however mine is a 2010 and this should be replaced by Hyundai as it has become a nuisance.
On Friday morning February 21, 2020 while traveling North on I75 the glass sunroof on my 2010 Hyundai Sonata flew off while traveling at around 65 miles per hour. I contacted my insurance and Florida highway patrol. I am very concerned about this safety issue due to the same thing happened to my wife's 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, VIN [xxx]. I will file a separate vehicle safety report on the Santa Fe. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Two broken door handle the car was stationary and was going to open the door and the handles fall off front and back doors how to you think I can get into the car to get my children out. I am 58 years old and never had a door handle fall off
Dashboard above passenger airbag developed (2) vertical cracks within (24) hours without incident. There has been no contact or incident of the vehicle or dash area at issue. Not sure if airbag is trying to deploy, or has deployed internally. To the best of my knowledge the vehicle was parked when the said damage occurred.
Takata recall. My girlfriend and I were driving when we were approaching a stop light when my ESC light came on at 15 mph and my car 'stalled' then shut off however my car was turned on. I was in still in 'drive'and had four cars behind me. I proceeded to put my hazard lights on to let the other drivers pass by, put my car in park, then I turned the car off. After ten minutes I was able to turn the car on, proceeded to start to drive however the light remained on. I instantly noticed my car was slower than before I couldn't properly accelerate and the performance overall was just low. I am now afraid to go anywhere far with the car due to this experience luckily we were not in an accident this time. It's happened three more times since then. This was two weeks ago.
My air conditioner ceased to function. A month and a half later the car ceased to start. I had to call for a tow. The air condition compressor froze the engine so that the car wouldn't start.
I have had interior locks break. I have had to replace 3 door handles in a year an a half. They fall right off when pulling and break. Not excessively using them. Other Sonatas have same problem. Hyundai will not do a thing. Very unsafe and $250 each time to fix. Cheap and faulty parts. Safety isdue for my 5 year old.
The third door handle in a year has broken. Earlier this year, my drivers rear and passenger front door handles both broke in a weeks time. I contacted a local dealership, they told me it was a known problem but there was nothing they could was because Hyundai didny recognize it as a safety recall. I contacted corporate, who agreed to replace the two. Last week my drivers front door handle broken. Luckily I am physically able to crawl across the passenger seat as I wasn't at home and needed to get into my car. I once again contacted corporate who told me they wouldn't fix it as it is out of warranty and normal wear and year, and they already gave me two "good will" fixes. This is a safety issue. A 7 year old vehicle with 105K miles should not have 3 broken door handles. Researching online, many others have faced this issue. The fact the dealership admitted it was an issue as well let's me know I'm not alone. The cost for a handle and to get it painted will be over $200. Hyundai needs to issue a recall. If there was an emergency, I would be trapped in my seat since a rescuer could not open my door from the outside
While driving the car died. I restarted and the check engine light and ESC light came on. The car jerked a bit and the check engine light went off but the ESC light off stayed on. After shutting off I started it the next day and the lights were off then after a while came back on. It is expensive to take to dealer to try something to see if it will fix the problem. Brakes jerky when applied.
I've driven this car since 2011 and have not had an issue like this before. Last week, (October, 1, 2017). While driving down an off-ramp at ~35 mph, my 2010 Hyundai Sonata's ESC off light came on and would not go off ; at the same time my cruise control has stopped working. When I turn the car off and back on again, the ESC off light is off, but within 5-7 minutes of driving it comes back on again and stays on and the cruise control does not work now regardless of if the ESC off light is on or not. This occurs now every time I drive the car. At first the ESC off light is off, and every time after the first 5-7 minutes of driving it lights up. (and pushing the ESC off button does not affect it.) this occurs regardless of where I am driving or how (on on a two-lane, on the highway, in my driveway, turning, stopping, accelerating etc. The ESC off light stays on and the cruise control light comes on when I push the cc button, but when I try to push the button to engage the speed set, nothing happens, it will not engage.) I took it to the only Hyundai dealership within 100 miles of where I live, and I was told it would be $120 just to diagnose the problem. The csr that set up my appointment said he thought it might be the break light switch. I researched the issue myself, and apparently there has been a massive recall of various 2007-2011 Hyundai's (Sonata's included) that had faulty break light switches and needed to be replaced. I was never made aware of this recall/defect. Now, after 7 years and 133,000 miles (I'm way over the warranty period) and have to pay $ that I do not have just to get it "diagnosed" not to mention how much it will cost to "fix" the problem. Does the recall still cover my vehicle" and if not, is there a way I can order the part myself and replace it to see if that corrects the issue" -desperate in tn-
Door handle broke off. The left rear door handle broke off. Car was in driveway, under normal use. This is my 5th or 6th one. Out of warranty - Hyundai will not cover. Denies there is an issue, despite so many cases file. Costs $175 + paint to have fixed. There is clearly a defect in the design, and these door handles on Sonata and many other models and years should be fixed and recalled.
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- Haverstraw, NY, USA