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2018 Hyundai Sonata
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Hyundai dealer.
8.3
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,310
- Average Mileage:
- 22,600 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 12 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
- replace wire harness (5 reports)
- fixed, after three of little to no communication (1 reports)
engine problem
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Check engine light came two days ago and my mechanic doesn't have the specialty tools to fix it. Mechanic says its a GDI fault light. Mechanic says don't drive it far because it will become a paperweight. Previous complaint to Hyundai of America resulted in them saying they REFUSE to fix the problem!
Update from Feb 20, 2023
consumeraffairs@hmausa.com To: SPIELMANJR@YAHOO.COM
Fri, Nov 25, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Dear Martin Spielman,
We appreciate the opportunity to hear from our customers, however, we apologize for the circumstances that prompted your contact.
The response that you received is the final decision regarding your claim. This response is based on the information made available to us for review. It is Hyundai's final position in this matter and we are unable to offer any assistance to you with regard to this claim.
If you have new information that you feel is pertinent to your case, please provide us with that information in writing. This communication must be mailed to:
Attn: National Customer Connect Hyundai Motor America PO Box 20850 Fountain Valley CA 92728-0850
Please reference your case number 20596342 if we can provide further assistance.
Thank you for contacting Hyundai Customer Care and being a valued member of our Hyundai Family.
Respectfully, Hyundai Customer Care Hyundai Customer Care: (800) 633-5151 Hyundai Bluelink Customer Care: (855) 225-8354 Monday-Friday 6:00 AM-5:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday 6:30 AM-3:00 PM Pacific Time Sunday Closed For open campaign information, please visit: www.hyundaiusa.com/campaignhome
-----Original Message-----
From: SPIELMANJR@YAHOO.COM Sent: 11/17/2022 09:20:18 AM To: ConsumerAffairs@hmausa.com
Subject: CA Portal Case: 20596342
Oil consumption test, or lack thereof
Update from Mar 6, 2023: O. Feb 26 2023 I took the car to the dealership and they chrged me $900 to "Fix" it. The fix lasted about 5 days. I called Hyundai and was told for a "Waiting" appointment it would take 10 days. I could get in the next day on a drop off. I dropped it off on 3/1 and as of 3/6 I don't have the car back. I was told that Hyundai finally decided it is going to put in a new engine. I may get the car back around 3/9. Meanwhile I've had to rent a car.
Update from Mar 20, 2023: After another 9 days without my car Hyundai was able to "Fix" the problems by putting in an entirely new engine. The main problem I had, the whole time, was trying to get a hold of someone to tell me what was going. One time my wife and I went to the dealership unannounced to confront the staff and found the car sitting out in the parking lot, while it was supposedly in the bay being serviced. While we talked to the service rep and his boss they tried to pull a quicky. I said to to my wife, "look, theyre sneaking it in the back door." It was a disastrous 3 weeks!
Update from Oct 5, 2023: Hyundai replaced the engine. They were supposed to order and install a PCM. I later learned they forgot to reinstall the Intake Stay. They have not contacted me in 6 months and have failed to answer my calls, texts or emails.
- Martin S., East Brunswick, NJ, US