10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 1
Average Mileage:
31,835 miles

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2013 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments (Page 3 of 9)

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problem #122

Feb 142022

Sonata

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Sometimes car won-??t start right away, won-??t even try to turn over. Burns lots off oil smokes, acts like it-??s going to cut off, has no power. It started when I purchased it November 2020 been getting worse tried to take it back, dealership wouldn-??t take it back it started getting a lot worse about February 2022

- Lagrange , GA, USA

problem #121

May 032022

Sonata

  • miles
Vehicle stopped braking and beeping noise and brake light on dash.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #120

Apr 232022

Sonata

  • miles
UNKNOWN but my engine caught on fire while driving on the highway..

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #119

Feb 132022

Sonata

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car is experiencing major functioning issues including the theta engine class action lawsuits with engine failure and abnormally high oil usage. It has been stranded for weeks and left my children and myself in danger. Hyundai of Auburn refused to diagnose or allow it to sit on the dealership lot until May 2022. I'm stranded without assess to my children, mail or safety resources that have put my family and myself at great risk if either of us need emergency assistance.

- West Point, GA, USA

problem #118

Sep 032021

Sonata

  • miles
engine seized up after 2 weeks of having an oil change...stopped on highway had it towed several times from breakdowns on highway to shop they put in new battery it ran for one day and would not start had it towed to another shop was advised the engine seized up due to gunk in oil pan..had an oil change two weeks prior to incident of vehical stopping was advised the oil change was fine no problems.....contacted hyundia consumer affairs filed a complaint advised them of the situation they had me tow the car to the hyundia dealership they looked at the car told me the engine was seized due to gunk in the oil. i sent them proff of all my oil changes and maintence records.. they denied the claim said i had not enough maintence records i have only had the vehical for three years have had no problembs with the vehicle untill it hit 99.000 miles...the dealership offered to repair the engine for $7500.. i could not pay. so i had to return the vehical to finance company as i still owed a balance now i am without a vehical and in debt to the finance company. for a vehical that had been on recall..can you assist me with this situation.. I believe they should should have accepted the fault of the engine seizing due to recalled parts.....

- New Hope, MN, USA

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problem #117

Nov 262021

Sonata

  • miles
keep getting random Hybrid system warnings and Check Engine light but when checked, there is no codes to be retrieved. and the dealer couldn't duplicate the problem hence can't fix it. when this message appears on the dashboard, the car will lose power and die. which makes it very dangerous event as the last time it happened i was in the middle of a busy intersection.

- Allen, TX, USA

problem #116

Oct 082021

Sonata

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Passenger door handle broke and the car is not accessible from outside. It has to be open from inside.

- Kissimmee , FL, USA

problem #115

Dec 062021

Sonata

  • miles
I am the original owner of this vehicle. It has been meticulously maintained. Today on my commute to work the car engine stopped then quickly caught fire. I barely got out in time. Fire department came and put out fire. Vehicle destroyed

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

problem #114

Dec 052021

Sonata

  • miles
Ref: NHTA Recall Number: 20V-746 Hyundai REcall Number:198 (2nd recall fix ) After the above recall fix we had informed the Hyundai about engine heating up, we were told this is false alarm and car has monitoring system recall issue, Recall would would be mailed. I have all the dealer bill to prove the engine was heating up, they replaced certain part at our expense ( bill attached ) After above recall Fix by Hyundai Dealer in San Leandro, CA. we had engine overheating and car started engine started vibrating & I could see smoke from the exhaust. it ceased in the middle of the highway. Please note: Our Car has been services by Hyundai dealer. Note: if you look at the second safety recall notice, It does state in safety notice about engine compartments fire while driving for many reason and depending on the severity of the fire. the identification of the cause can be untraceable.. Above incidence happened just after your dealer did 2nd recall fix. IMO - It proves that recall fix was faulty and overheating engine cause the engine blew-up. Car has been with the dealership repair for 3rd recall. since a month Hyundai dealer asking us $9K to fix the car. I have reported the incidence to Hyundai Corporate under the case # 18811202. They are not responding. Dealer did contact Hyundai Corporate to get the engine change request, either the request if denied or gone unanswered.

- Fremont, Ca, CA, USA

problem #113

Nov 012019

Sonata

  • miles
I have reported issues to local Hyundai and they refuse to look and correct recalls do to mileage. I need recalls repaired immediately.

- Nashua , NH, USA

problem #112

Sep 232021

Sonata

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There is noise coming from the steering column when driving over bumps. The sounds gives the impression that parts in the column is loose. The noise is heard and low and high speeds.

- Romeoville , IL, USA

problem #111

Nov 082021

Sonata

  • miles
Sudden "Hyundai Sonata Hybrid System Warning! Safely Stop and Do Not Drive" while driving on freeway. I had to tow my car because the engine did not start after the sign. My safety was at danger because it happened suddenly on the freeway and the car slowed down. I had no control over car speed.

- Walnut, CA, USA

problem #110

Sep 012021

Sonata

  • 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving the vehicle there was a clicking noise and vibration coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering coupler was faulty and had also caused damage to the front passenger-??s and driver-??s side tie rods. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 123,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #109

Aug 152021

Sonata

  • miles
The car stopped running and started smoking. Took it to Langdale Hyundai in Valdosta, GA and they said it was a rod bearing and there was a recall on it. They then told us after over a month and a half of them having the car that it was declined due to the engine not being updated since 2018"?" I've never once heard of updating an engine. But I also thought the recall took place before that time frame so I don't see why that matters.

- Valdosta , GA, USA

problem #108

Oct 232021

Sonata

  • miles
The car stopped while I was driving twice in the middle of an intersection with no warning lights or anything. My vehicle stopped in the middle of the road while driving and would not start back. Yes my mechanic seen it and said he has seen a lot of Sontas with this problem. No warring lights or anything ever came on.

- Manvel, TX, USA

problem #107

Jul 062021

Sonata

  • miles
The night before, a light came on as I got home and when I looked it up it said "not urgent, but take to a dealer to have it inspected." I parked it. The next morning, before I even got out of the driveway, a BIG warning light came on saying "PULL OVER AND PARK CAR. HAVE IT LOOKED IT BY A DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE." I pulled back to the house and turned it off. It would never start again. I had it towed to the dealership, who have tried several parts and so far nothing has worked. They do not know how to fix it. It is at Grayson Hyundai in Knoxville, TN. There were no other warning signs, messages, or symptoms prior to it dying. The whole hybrid system or electric battery component system failed. Since it just died without warning, it would have been extremely dangerous if I had been on a public road instead of my driveway, with no where to go and no recourse.

- Oneida, TN, USA

problem #106

Aug 302021

Sonata

  • miles
They failed to fix my recall, they handed my receipt stating it was done. It was a recent recall. I was very upset because they failed to fix my issue and lied to me about it!!! So I have text and emails about their false fixed recalls. Very disappointed in my Patrick Schaumburg Hyundai dealership! Very unsafe and fake fixing mandatory recalls.

- Arlington Heights, IL, USA

problem #105

Jan 012019

Sonata

  • miles
Issue with loud popping noise coming from the antenna area of the vehicle, and has occurred when vehicle is not on and the keyless entry has not been used. I have tried for almost 3 years to get this resolved. The dealerships hear the noise but could not fix it. Case open with Hyundai USA.

- Canton, GA, USA

problem #104

Dec 292020

Sonata

  • miles
The dashboard is showing major cracking and I am concerned that the air bags may self deploy. I have seen other drivers online with the same issue.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #103

Aug 162021

Sonata

  • miles
I was replacing my windshield washer fluid and the hydraulic shock on the hood failed without warning and the hood slammed down on my left arm

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

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