This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and slowing to enter the driveway, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the sound was like a loud clicking sound and then the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact shifted the vehicle into park(P) and attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the instrument cluster illuminated with several warning lights illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the coolant temperature warning light illuminated, and the vehicle began to stall. The contact veered to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact opened the hood and noticed a significant amount of smoke. The vehicle was towed to the Subaru dealer it was purchased from. The Subaru dealer diagnosed that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the local Hyundai dealer and the diagnosis was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she had received a class-action lawsuit settlement notice related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated with a burning odor and a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer who discovered metal shavings inside the engine and engine oil and informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The mechanic stated in the engine evaluation notes rings in the engine bad, and the metal shavings would indicate the rings on the piston were not correctly installed or shimmed to tolerance, causing them to scrape the inner wall of the piston chamber. Further stating it is a mechanical issue and not the negligence of the owner.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that the "check oil" warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined there was an oil leak. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that there was no oil leak; however, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,130.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine started making an abnormally loud knocking sound. The contact stated the check engine light had started flashing. The vehicle started losing motive power and was pulled off the roadway. The vehicle was turned off but failed after several attempts to restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that mechanic related the engine failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
- Brea, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Coolant). The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to go through arbitration. The failure mileage was 113,558.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The vehicle takes approximately an hour to start. The fuel gauge was resetting and displaying the wrong amount. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V312000(Fuel System, Gasoline). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Gosch Hyundai 100 Carriage Cir, Hemet, CA 92545, where they were unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
The contact's son owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and repaired under the recall. After the recall repair, while his son was driving 65 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,622.
Rear RH taillamp constantly out and noticeable on MANY Hyundais!! Replaced multiple times and burns out within days!! Also loss of oil but not leaking.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact managed to coast the vehicle off the highway before shutting it off. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they informed her that the engine rod bearings had failed which led to engine failure. Upon investigation, it was discovered that NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) could be linked to her failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal ticking sound was coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the dealer who informed him of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which was linked to the failure. The contact was instructed to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for service. Once the vehicle was towed to the dealer, the vehicle remained in their possession for weeks. The contact was informed that his vehicle was not under recall and was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 60 mph, two deer suddenly landed on the hood and two other deer collided against the driver side door. None of the frontal or side air bags deployed and the front driver and passenger seat belts did not restrain the occupants. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact 's residence. Approximately four days later, the engine seized. The contact also mentioned that he received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17V152000 (seat belts). The vehicle was towed to the dealer (autonation Hyundai corpus christi Texas, 6686 S padre island dr., corpus christi, tx, (361) 444-0156) where the engine was replaced per the recall; however, the cause of the air bag failure was not determined and the seat belt recall was not performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air conditioning was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to arapahoe Hyundai (9899 E arapahoe rd, centennial, co 80112) where it was confirmed that the air conditioning unit had a leak. The air conditioner fuel valve was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000. Air condition failed at 2,997 miles and 9,426 miles transmission plus failed and leaked at 5,895 steering coupled failed at 18,312 miles seat belt anchorage replaced at 2,997 miles updated 9/7/18
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled twice and the entire instrument panel was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a tow truck to the contact's residence to take the vehicle to the local dealer (buerkle Hyundai, 3350 hwy 61 N, St.paul, mn 55110). The dealer diagnosed that the battery was faulty and uncertified, and needed to be replaced. The local dealer informed the contact that there was no knowledge of the recall. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle's traction and engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to identify the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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- Humacao, PR, USA