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I have replaced my light bulbs in the back 2 tail lights within a month of each other. And the light bulbs keep going out. It is something electrical going on. I have also a melted housing light. Every time I put a light bulb in. It goes back out. The only stopping light that works is the one it the back window. So only my left light works when I turn on the lights. But no brake lights. Just the one in the window. My car was stationary and you could plainly see the lights were not working. And also I had someone to step on the brakes to see if they would come on. And they are not. I did get them to work at one moment. But the just went out when U stepped on the brakes. This has been going on for months now. Just thought the car need some work done. But it's only 6 years old. And I should not be having electrical issues so soon.
Sometimes when you are driving, the steering wheel will jerk in either about 2 inches. It is not enough to force you into the other lane but enough to scare you. When you try to correct it, the steering wheel seems to be hard to turn like it is locked. If I turn the wheel back the other way the attempt to steer normally, the wheel is loose and normal. Speed is not a factor as this has happened at various speeds from 35 to 70 ph. I asked the dealer about this and they "test drive it but could not replicate it". I was told they could keep it for a week and let someone drive it around and they would try to figure it out. In the meantime, I would be without a car. Also, there is an electrical buzzing noise coming out from under my dashboard behind the speedometer. I have actually called a couple different dealers and let them listen to it but no one knows what it is. My local dealer want S to again keep my car for a week to investigate. I took it to them while it was making the noise and the computer said nothing was wrong. This seems to be related to the climate control system according to my experimentation with the noise and changing the settings on the climate control. Both issues have been reported to my dealer since about 4 months after I bought the car. When I asked the dealer for documentation, no one actually put my complaints in the system.
I was on the interstate during torrential downpour, my car's check engine light started flashing and I couldn't accelerate above 2,000 RPM or go over 60 mph. It was very dangerous. I took the car to the dealership to be repaired. After 3 days I picked the car up, and they said they replaced the knock sensor and the car was fixed. Since then this has happened 3 more times. Car is currently in the shop. I started researching on my own, and I read that the knock sensor was an update Hyundai added after the recall of the engines in these cars. This knock sensor is actually protecting my car (and me) by putting it in 'limp mode' because it senses something dangerous in the engine. I have contacted Hyundai Consumer Affairs to inform them I am afraid to drive the car because this has happened so many times and clearly is't fixed, and I'm sure it has to do with the recalls they have and engine fires. They've done nothing. Last time I went to get the car the manager at the dealership said that many people were having issues, but Hyundai doesn't allow them to actually fix the problem. They have to do work-around fixes instead of the actual repairs needed. The manger said he predicts that "there will be a class action lawsuit because of Hyundai not doing anything to actually fix this engine issue". I don't know who to turn to, but I' am afraid to drive the car. I don't want to be driving down the road and the engine catch fire. I'm currently pregnant and it has been very stressful dealing with this issue. I fear the dealership will disable the knock sensor so that it stops putting the engine on limp mode and then I will have a fire. I also fear that the knock sensor may not work correctly next time and the engine may catch fire. I need the engine fixed. I hope by submitting this complaint it will help get this engine problem solved for me and consumers.
The (mil) malfunction indicator light came on and my car just suddenly stopped running when I pulled up to a stop sign, when I braked for stop sign to make a left turn, while driving, leaving walmart shopping center. I checked the NHTSA website and found that the (mil)malfunction indicator light is under investigation
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Ever since the vehicle was purchased brand new, the contact experienced issues with the air conditioner blowing the wrong temperature during the seasons. The brake lights were also malfunctioning. The vehicle was taken to ray brandt Hyundai (1700 westbank expy, harvey, la 70058, (504) 684-8039), but they could not duplicate the failures and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact took his vehicle back to the dealer numerous times, but the air conditioner failure continued. For example, the defroster would blow out cold air in the winter. The manufacturer stated that there were no failures with the vehicle since the dealer could not duplicate the failures. The failure mileage was 500.
- Marrero, LA, USA
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The problem started with external light bulbs going out. Had to replace 4 in the matter of couple months. Smell of burning rubber (thought it was gas), radio restarting automatically. One day was driving down a road, all the sensors started flickering, the vehicle lost power, engine shut off, came to a stop. I managed to restart the vehicle in couple minutes and drive it the nearest shop. Happened at 78 K miles. The shop said they cannot fix this problem, had to take it the dealership where it is now. Will take a week to fix and well over a thousand dollars in cost. Absolutely unacceptable electrical issue in such a young vehicle, Hyundai needs to take responsibility and have a recall. Looks like its a very common issue in this model.
Driving in light rain on normal pavement St louis county. Approached stop sign at end of steep hill. Applied brakes lightly and well in advance but car was not stopping. Realized that engine had stopped so nothing was working. Car began shaking violently as if brakes were trying to grab. Finally came to a stop in the middle of intersection - fortunately nobody was in front of us are attempting to cross intersection in other direction. Car was completely dead. Tried to restart but nothing. Had to move car so tried to start again - starter did not crank at all, but suddenly engine was running as if it had never stopped and all power was restored. Drove immediately to dealer thinking it was something to do with engine recall. Was able to get to the dealership about 5 miles away with no incident. After 3 days of being at dealer we were told that something in the brake fluid "module" had broken lose and brake fluid leaked into wire harness causing extreme corrosion. They believe the engine never actually stopped running, but rather the electrical signal was momentarily interrupted due to the corrosion. It was going to be a $5000 fix. We did not have car repaired. Dealership said they would send it to auction. This car must to be pulled off the road as it is a hazard to anyone who purchases it, even "as is". reported to Consumer Affairs at Hyundai on 11/6/19. Spoke to a representative 11/14/19 and was told car would be taken out of service. I am reporting here to insure that it is indeed taken out of service. We could have been killed or seriously injured. Wife drives about 35 miles per day and it could have easily happened while she was driving to work.
Brake lights keep blowing out. I have replaced individually 2 times, and both together 2 times in 2019. I know I am not purchasing off-market or used or faulty light bulbs. There must be something wrong with the vehicle. The most recent replacement of both bulbs was Oct. 20, 2019.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost all electrical functions without warning. Also, several unknown warning indicators flashed on and off. The contact stated that the brakes, power steering, and acceleration was inoperable, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to simmons rockwell Hyundai (784 county rd 64, elmira, NY 14903, (607) 796-5555) where it was diagnosed, but no fault code was found. The vehicle was test driven by the mechanic who stated that the vehicle was operating as intended. The vehicle was still being diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Taillights constantly burn out and work inconsistently. My passenger side taillight currently does not work after the entire taillight connector/wiring harness has been changed due to the bulb burning and melting the socket. The fact that the light gets hot enough to melt thus piece is a fire hazard. Additionally my ESC light goes on for days and then suddenly goes off. I don't believe it possesses a safety issue due to possible unpredictable malfunctioning.
Vehicle stalls when accelerator after coming to a stop. Try giving gas it want move or it will coast very slow. After 30-60 seconds it will pickup speed. Sometimes it will not allow to reverse or go up inclines. I've shaken to two different dealerships and one mechanic shop. Was told that if car is not stalling at the time problem can't be diagnosed. I've been on major highways and this has happened which is very scary. When it started happening it would be in a rare occasion now after at least one year it is much more often. Now I'm noticing after driving it for two hours continuous the battery dies down and the ac goes out. I'll turn it off which charges the battery but does not help the stall issue. It started at around 80,000 miles I am at 120,000 now
In 2018 I started periodically to smell an electrical burning odor while driving my car. My driver's side headlamp went out. I replaced it on Saturday with replacement part from autozone. Sunday that bulb went out. Took to dealership 4/24/18, they replaced it-hasn't gone out again. Smelled burning again. Received police ticket for driver's side taillight out. Took to dealership 6/26/18, explained smell. Verified wiring assy/socket was burnt up & bulb melted to socket. Called Hyundai cs because they wanted me to pay for repair, explained periodic burning smell. Hyundai replaced harness & bulb, no charge to me. In June & July 2019, I had been told by unhappy motorists, you have no rear lights &/or brake lights. Took to dealership 7/19/19 explained burning smell. Was told passenger brake light burnt out. It was replaced, I was charged $44.84. They said nothing about smell. Not being happy with the service dept not addressing the smell, I called Hyundai cs again. A case was opened. Took car to different dealership for diagnostic per Hyundai case. They only did the rearend, tech said they had known issues on this. Both sides were found to have burnt up wiring assemblies again that need to be replaced. Tech reported to me that the last tech at the other shop would have seen this issue at the time they replaced the bulb, if they replaced it! Hyundai gave me 2 options; they pay parts & labor-no warranty on either, or they pay parts & I pay labor for 12 month/12,000 mile warranty. I am paying labor for warranty. There are numerous reports online regarding this same issue. I will live in fear of my car burning up with/without me in it. Or god forbid being in an accident for rear lighting failure which could result in injury or death to myself and/or others. This issue needs to be fixed by Hyundai and a recall & extended warranty time granted due to manufacturing problems!
Takata recall the vehicle is always stationary when I am unable to put it in drive from the park position. I am unable to put my driver's side window up, the interior lights went out, my tail/brake/turn signal all went out the same day. All fuses have been checked, they are fine. The car was sitting in my driveway overnight and the next morning I went to turn the wipers on to clean the window of bird poop and they wouldn't work followed by the clock saying 1:01 and it was around 8:30am. Then I noticed everything else, the rear lights were called out to me by another driver on the main road by my house
Takata recall, the brake light & housing for the brake light burns & gets hot immediately after pressing the brake, whether the car is off or on. The brake light also needs to be changed too often...seems dangerous, there's a defect. I took my other car (same exact model & year) to Ontario Hyundai about 4 or 5 years ago & they changed the housing, stating there had been issues & now I'm experiencing the same issue & it's not showing on the recall list.
The led tail lights are known to fail. The entire circuit board fries itself out. The tail lights flicker and pulse when on, and the brake light will do the same when it is pressed.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. When the contact purchased the vehicle, she was not informed of any recall repairs being needed. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times and failed to restart. The vehicle had to be towed when the failures occurred. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V152000 (seat belts) and 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was also included in service campaign number: 946 (underbody corrosion preventative service and service campaign number: 953 (ECM & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The contact did not receive any notifications. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to wiesner Hyundai (1645 interstate 45 N, conroe, tx 77304, (936) 523-6300) to service the vehicle. The contact was to determine if roadside assistance would tow the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available.
I and many others have had to replace rear brake bulbs, and rear running lights consecutively over the past 7 months and they burn out to quickly and are a serious fire hazard. This needs to be considered as a recall because of the hazard with of the harness burning. Fix it!
On 4/19/2019, I was driving my car at 60 mph on freeway and suddenly car's speed dropped to 20 mph with check engine light (mil) blinking. Also car was hesitating and wasn't going beyond 20 mph after that. It went into limp mode / low power mode. I got my car towed to Hyundai's dealership on 4/20/2019. I was informed that there was an issue with the knock sensor harness and it has been replaced under campaign T3G. I picked up my car from the dealership on 4/23/2019 but my car is still having knocking sound, car is hesitating and I got the engine light (mil) back up again on the very next day I.e. 4/24/2019. My car is at the same dealership since than for the repair and they are waiting for the parts from the Hyundai factory. I also contacted Hyundai Consumer Affairs center for this and case#: 15700612 has been created for this complain.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the rear brake lights blew out without warning. The contact replaced the bulbs, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to homestead Hyundai (786-255-7400, located at 111 S homestead blvd, homestead, fl 33030) where it was diagnosed that the harness burned and needed to be replaced with a newer harness because the older ones were no longer available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
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- East Saint Louis, IL, USA