U.S. public vehicle records

2012 Hyundai SONATA: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

1,557 owner complaints analyzed

8 distinct recall campaigns

80,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2012 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 993 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 567 of 1,557 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Steering behavior	311	20.0%
Braking behavior	292	18.8%
Electrical and battery issues	162	10.4%
Engine operation	155	10.0%
Transmission and shifting	56	3.6%
Fuel system concerns	34	2.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine

567

Steering

298

Electrical System

228

Air Bags

169

Service Brakes

151

Unknown Or Other

122

Exterior Lighting

121

Fuel/Propulsion System

Engine: 567; Steering: 298; Electrical System: 228; Air Bags: 169; Service Brakes: 151; Unknown Or Other: 122; Exterior Lighting: 121; Fuel/Propulsion System: 99

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

160

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

192

75,000 to 99,999

202

100,000 to 149,999

280

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 160; 25,000 to 49,999: 97; 50,000 to 74,999: 192; 75,000 to 99,999: 202; 100,000 to 149,999: 280; 150,000 and above: 62

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (280). 564 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

120

2016

128

2017

130

2018

198

2019

194

2020

142

2021

118

2022

117

2023

2024

2025

2026

2011: 18; 2012: 60; 2013: 42; 2014: 59; 2015: 120; 2016: 128; 2017: 130; 2018: 198; 2019: 194; 2020: 142; 2021: 118; 2022: 117; 2023: 95; 2024: 67; 2025: 43; 2026: 26

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 311 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 292 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 162 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10413889 · 2011-07-21 (July 21, 2011)

THIS IS FOR A 2012 SONATA. YOUR OPTIONS TO SELECT THIS MAKE AND MODEL ONLY SHOWED 2011 AS THE OPTION YEAR. THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR A 2012. I PURCHASED A 2012 SONATA IN LATE JUNE. TECHNICALLY THIS IS THE SECOND ONE I PURCHASED. I CAN EXPLAIN IT THIS WAY. THE FIRST ONE I BOUGHT HAD A HORRIBLE PULLING ISSUE. IT PULLED RIGHT AGGRESSIVELY. BEFORE I TOOK DELIVERY I TEST DROVE IT AND HAD THE SALESMAN DRIVE WITH ME. EVEN HE SAID, THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NOT RIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP PUT IT IN THE SHOP AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT WITH AN ALIGNMENT. I TEST DROVE…

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10413889 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10417047 · 2011-08-04 (August 4, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLUE TOOTH DEVICE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HIS PHONE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10. THE VIN WAS UNAVILABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10417047 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10420721 · 2011-08-19 (August 19, 2011)

VEHICLE PULLS RIGHT. CONSTANT CORRECTION NEEDED WHEN DRIVING. THE SLIGHTEST AMOUNT OF CROWN SLOPE MAKES IT PULL TO THE RIGHT. EVEN ON A FLAT SURFACE LIKE A PARKING LOT IT WILL DRIVE TO THE RIGHT. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10420721 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10423127 · 2011-09-02 (September 2, 2011)

MY BRAND NEW 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT. TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR, DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. LEFT THE CAR DEALERSHIP AND NOTHING WAS FIXED. STILL PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT. I SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE CAR BACK IN. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10423127 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10423136 · 2011-09-03 (September 3, 2011)

THE WINDSHIELD HAS RIPPLES IN THE GLASS. DRIVING AT NIGHT IS HARD BECAUSE IT PICKS UP HEADLIGHTS AND IT MAKES YOU LOOK TO SEE WHAT THE DISTORTION IS. THE BACK GLASS IS JUST AS BAD. I WALKED THE NEW CAR LOT AND ALL THE GLASS IS BAD. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 33 miles reported. Look up ODI 10423136 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10423964 · 2011-09-06 (September 6, 2011)

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT START IN THE LEFT LANE ON A FIVE LANE ROAD IT WILL BE IN THE FIRST LANE IN ONE CITY BLOCK HAD IT BACK FOR SERVICE THREE TIMES STILL THE SAME. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 34 miles reported. Look up ODI 10423964 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10424072 · 2011-09-07 (September 7, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND OFFERED TO INSTALL NEW LIGHTING AT HER EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED WITH THE DEALER. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60. IT WAS NOTICED THE FIRST TIME CAR WAS DRIVEN AT NIGHT. HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE ENTIRE ROAD EXCEPT WHEN IN HIGH POS…

Owner-reported narrative. 60 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424072 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10426330 · 2011-09-19 (September 19, 2011)

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME. DEALER INDICATES ALIGNMENT IS OK PER THEIR ALIGNMENT CALIBRATION MACHINE BUT THE MECHANIC ACKNOWLEDGES IT IS STILL PULLING TO THE RIGHT. *KB THE FRUSTRATING PART OF ALL OF THIS IS THAT THE 2011 SONATA WE TEST DROVE ALSO HAD THE PULLING TO THE RIGHT ISSUE AND THE SALESMAN JUST TOLD US IT NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT.

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10426330 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

12V352000 · Air Bags:Side/Window

Reported: 2012-07-24 (July 24, 2012)

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.

Consequence: The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

14V434000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Reported: 2014-07-18 (July 18, 2014)

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.

Consequence: If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

15V568000 · Engine

Reported: 2015-09-10 (September 10, 2015)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure.

Consequence: Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

15V759000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Reported: 2015-11-16 (November 16, 2015)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

Consequence: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 136.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

17V152000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Reported: 2017-03-08 (March 8, 2017)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

17V617000 · Seat Belts:Pretensioner | Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Reported: 2017-10-04 (October 4, 2017)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence: If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

18V137000 · Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | Seat Belts:Pretensioner | Air Bags:Side/Window | Air Bags

Reported: 2018-02-27 (February 27, 2018)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.

Consequence: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

18V934000 · Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2018-12-28 (December 28, 2018)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

1,557 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

63.8%Usable mileage993 / 1,557 records

100.0%Valid incident date1,557 / 1,557 records

100.0%Valid filing date1,557 / 1,557 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates1,557 / 1,557 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Engine	56736.4% ODI 10472998 · 3,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT WAS THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THAT WAS THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING FROM ELECTRIC TO GAS. THEY OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500. Look up ODI 10472998 at NHTSA ↗	73638.5% ODI 10472975 · 1,533 mi PURCHASED 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS AT STREETBORO OHIO HYUNDAI DEALER NEW IN MID JUNE 2012. VEHICLE SEEMED OK BUT AT ABOUT 1500 MILES IDLE BECAME ROUGH PARTICULARLY AT IDLE IN DRIVE AT LIGHTS AND STOPS. TOOK IN TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD AFTER 4 DAYS IN SHOP THAT PROBLEM WAS FAMILIAR TO THE DEALER AND AN ENGINEER WAS BEING CALLED IN TO FIGURE OUT THE SOLUTION AS NO CODES WERE STORED IN COMPUTER.I LEFT THE DEALER AFTER BEING TOLD CAR IS WITHIN HYUNDAI SPECS BUT WAS RUNNING STRANGE. THE DEALER SEEMS TO BE AVOIDING DOING ANYTHING TO ADMIT THERE IS A ISS… Look up ODI 10472975 at NHTSA ↗	30140.3% ODI 10649304 · 4,300 mi AT APPROXIMATELY 5PM ON OCTOBER 10TH 2014 I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT IN HARRISBURG, NC. WHEN THE CAR REACHED 15 MPH IT DID NOT SHIFT (THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH SHIFTRONIC MANUAL CONTROLS) AND I HAD TO SHIFT THE CAR MANUALLY INTO SECOND GEAR AND EACH SUCCESSIVE GEAR. AFTER DOING SO I NOTICED THE CAR HAD TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD WITH NO INCIDENT AND RESTART THE CAR. THE FOLLOWING DAY, I NOTICED CLICKING UNDER THE HOOD AND TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER. AFTER THEIR EXAMINATION THEY DE… Look up ODI 10649304 at NHTSA ↗	62354.5% ODI 10676407 · 3,552 mi THIS IS A NEW HYUNDAI SONATA 2015. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ERRATICALLY. THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS CAN BE A SAFETY CONCERNS: 1. SOMETIMES WHEN IDLING AT INTERSECTION THE ENGINE RPM GOES UP ALL OF A SUDDEN AND THE CAR STARTS MOVING FORWARD AND ONLY A STRONGER PUSH ON THE BRAKES STOPS THE CAR FROM CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD OR RUNNING A RED LIGHT. 2. WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE CAR LACKS POWER EVEN IF THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY INTO THE FLOOR. THIS PREVENTS THE CAR FROM PROPERLY ACCELERATING WH… Look up ODI 10676407 at NHTSA ↗	45062.1% ODI 10876620 WHILE DRIVING 65MPH AT 10PM ON A THE INTERSTATE, I HEARD A POUND "THUNK" AND THOUGHT I HAD A TIRE ISSUE, SO BEGAN TO STEER TOWARD THE EMERGENCY LANE. I QUICKLY REALIZED I HAD NO POWER TO ACCELERATE, NO POWER STEERING AND THE DASH WAS BLACKED OUT...CAR WAS DEAD. ONLY EVER THING WORKING WAS RADIO, EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND DOME LIGHT. DOOR LOCKS DID NOT EVEN WORK. CALLED FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND CAR WAS TOWED. I HAVE NO FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CAR'S DISPOSITION AS IT WAS A RENTAL. IT WAS TERRIFYING AND COULD HAVE ENDED CATASTROPHICALLY IN S… Look up ODI 10876620 at NHTSA ↗	38450.3% ODI 10993528 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CAPITAL HYUNDAI OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE FULLY REPAIRED UNTIL ONE OR TWO MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. Look up ODI 10993528 at NHTSA ↗	21156.6% ODI 11128303 · 1,100 mi PURCHASED NEW 2018 SONATA SEL MODEL IN CALIFORNIA. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION STARTS TO HARD DOWNSHIFT WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. I FOUND OUT THAT THIS HARD DOWNSHIFTING AND JOLTING/THUMPING OF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ONLY OCCURS WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 10 TO 15MPH. IT CAN BE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN GENTLY APPLIED AND LIGHTLY RELEASED BUT THEN THE CAR ITSELF APPLIED ITS BRAKE AGAIN. IT TERRIFIES THE DRIVER'S DRIVING CONDITIONS, MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY. Look up ODI 11128303 at NHTSA ↗	8653.4% ODI 11196591 · 2,786 mi I HAVE LEASE THIS CAR SINCE 1/16/2019 UNTIL 4/14/19 . START FIRST WITH LOWER THE SPEED AND POWER JUST A LITTLE BIT. THEN 4/14/19 THE CAR LOWER THE SPEED BY ITSELF,START SHAKING UP,LIMP,SHOWS THE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE SPEED CONTROL LIGH IN CONJUNCTION WITH SLIPPERY CONTROL LIGH THEN STAY AT "TEMPORARY ENGINE PROTECTION MODE" LOSSING SPEED AND CANT DRIVE SAFELY. JUST PARK THE CAR AT THE SAFE PARKING LOT TO TOW AT THE NEAREST HYUNDAI DEALER FOR INSPECTION O REPAIR. IT CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR OTHERS DRIVERS. WHEN I GET THE REPORT OF THE ISSUE AND RECE… Look up ODI 11196591 at NHTSA ↗	3117.4% ODI 11338293 · 2,700 mi VEHICLE ROUGH IDLED & EVENTUALLY SHUDDERED TO A STOP. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES WHILE IN GEAR AND IDLING AT APPX 1000-1500 MILES. BETWEEN 1500-2000 MILES, VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING APPX 60MPH ON A COUNTY ROAD. AT APPX 2700 MILES, MPGS DRASTICALLY IMPACTED WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED SHIFTING GEARS PROPERLY WHILE IN MOTION AT APPX 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED WITH MESSAGE REGARDING ECS ISSUES. VEHICLE STILL DRIVES, IT JUST SEEMS TO STRUGGLE WITH EFFICIENCY AND SHIFTING CORRECTLY. Look up ODI 11338293 at NHTSA ↗	3425.4% ODI 11442458 · 5,600 mi The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with transmission fluid leaking from the engine. The mechanic informed the contact that the transmission fluid leakage was flammable. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they were backed up with other vehicles and could not diagnose the vehicle for approximately three weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the fai… Look up ODI 11442458 at NHTSA ↗	2526.9% ODI 11494231 On multiple occasions, the car has intermittent acceleration issues and hesitates when the automatic transmission is shifting to the next gear. Without warning, the car completely turned off - engine failed - while driving and in the middle of making a turn, and luckily oncoming traffic stopped in time before we were in an accident. The local dealer has been unable to replicate the problem; however, there is an open recall on the same make and model but my VIN is not currently included in this recall. This is not a coincidence and this vehicle… Look up ODI 11494231 at NHTSA ↗	2832.2% ODI 11508589 I was driving on the freeway, at the speed limit, cruising along. Then all of a sudden, my vehicle starts to decelerate from 65 MPH and I push the gas, thinking I must have let up too much on the pedal. However, that only causes the RPM to drastically rise with NO change in my speed. I thankfully managed to maneuver from the far left lane to the freeway shoulder on the far right. The whole time, my speed was around 40 MPH and dropping drastically. Trying to safely navigate a slowing vehicle on a 65+ Texas freeway is an adrenaline-rush that I wo… Look up ODI 11508589 at NHTSA ↗	36.5% ODI 11646486 I purchased this vehicle brand new off of the lot February 2024. Since then, I have had two incidents where in the middle of driving my vehicle has completely shut off. The first experience, I was driving 50+ mph. First my headlights went out, my engine shut off, my dashboard shut off, and I was cruising without power or control over my vehicle for about 5 seconds before everything turned back on. I took my car to the dealership where they “could not confirm concern” after driving around for 15 miles trying to recreate the issue. They stated no… Look up ODI 11646486 at NHTSA ↗	212.5% ODI 11738622 the car has two issues. brake issue (gas pedal is soft and sinks) and engine power ( gas pedal is soft and not responsive) Brakes are soft and spongy some times and sometimes hard. even you push the brake pedal twice or three time it takes long distance to stop. some times the brake looks good but for short period of time. the brakes inconsistent. I took to the dealer where I bought it hey refuse to repair it. then i took it to another dealer. first time they said no issue with car then second time they they replace the vacuum pump and they fou… Look up ODI 11738622 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Steering	29819.1% ODI 10413889 · 200 mi THIS IS FOR A 2012 SONATA. YOUR OPTIONS TO SELECT THIS MAKE AND MODEL ONLY SHOWED 2011 AS THE OPTION YEAR. THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR A 2012. I PURCHASED A 2012 SONATA IN LATE JUNE. TECHNICALLY THIS IS THE SECOND ONE I PURCHASED. I CAN EXPLAIN IT THIS WAY. THE FIRST ONE I BOUGHT HAD A HORRIBLE PULLING ISSUE. IT PULLED RIGHT AGGRESSIVELY. BEFORE I TOOK DELIVERY I TEST DROVE IT AND HAD THE SALESMAN DRIVE WITH ME. EVEN HE SAID, THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NOT RIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP PUT IT IN THE SHOP AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT WITH AN ALIGNMENT. I TEST DROVE… Look up ODI 10413889 at NHTSA ↗	34017.8% ODI 10462741 · 600 mi STEERING FEEL IS EXTREMELY LIGHT/LOOSE, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WANDERS ENOUGH FROM LEFT TO RIGHT TO REQUIRE CONSTANT CORRECTION TO KEEP IT FROM GOING OVER CENTER LINE OR OFF SIDE OF ROAD. IF I ADJUST STEERING TO LEFT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LEFT REQUIRING AN IMMEDIATE ADJUSTMENT TO RIGHT WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO RIGHT AND THEN TO LEFT AND THEN RIGHT...I AM CONSTANTLY FIGHTING WITH THE STEERING TO STAY IN MY LANE. CONCERNED ABOUT OUR SAFETY WHILE DRIVING THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE. *TT Look up ODI 10462741 at NHTSA ↗	648.6% ODI 10579075 · 6,200 mi THE NEW SONATA IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. IT WILL NOT STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IT IS CONSTANTLY MOVING OR FADING RIGHT TO LEFT. HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP RESPONDS ITS BUILT TO GO TO THE RIGHT INCASE YOU FALL ASLEEP. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH TO FIND THE SONATA HAS HAD A LONG HISTORY OF THIS SAME PROBLEM SINCE 2011. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PUMP. WELL AT HIGH SPEEDS ITS HARD TO HANDLE AND THE REACTION TIME IS MORE DIFFICULT TO COMPENSATE THE RIGHT AND LEFT MOVEMENT. I WILL BE TAKING INTO A SECOND HYUND… Look up ODI 10579075 at NHTSA ↗	726.3% ODI 10676853 · 386 mi I PURCHASED MY HYUNDAI SONATA ON 1/05/2015 WITH ONLY 6 MILES FROM SHEEHY HYUNDAI OF WALDOR IN MARYLAND AFTER 11 DAYS OF PURCHASE ON JANUARY 16 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:45 PM (RUSH HOUR IN THE DC METRO AREA) MY SONATA CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNS ON THE HIGHWAY IN MIDDLE LANE WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS AND VERY SCARY AND PUT ME IN A VERY VULNERABLE POSITION. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OUT THE WAY OF TRAFFIC AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC… Look up ODI 10676853 at NHTSA ↗	334.6% ODI 10876620 WHILE DRIVING 65MPH AT 10PM ON A THE INTERSTATE, I HEARD A POUND "THUNK" AND THOUGHT I HAD A TIRE ISSUE, SO BEGAN TO STEER TOWARD THE EMERGENCY LANE. I QUICKLY REALIZED I HAD NO POWER TO ACCELERATE, NO POWER STEERING AND THE DASH WAS BLACKED OUT...CAR WAS DEAD. ONLY EVER THING WORKING WAS RADIO, EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND DOME LIGHT. DOOR LOCKS DID NOT EVEN WORK. CALLED FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND CAR WAS TOWED. I HAVE NO FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CAR'S DISPOSITION AS IT WAS A RENTAL. IT WAS TERRIFYING AND COULD HAVE ENDED CATASTROPHICALLY IN S… Look up ODI 10876620 at NHTSA ↗	17222.5% ODI 10916009 · 800 mi I PURCHASED BRAND NEW HYUNDAI SONATA 2017 SE. IT TOOK ME SEVERALS DAYS TO REALIZE THAT THE CAR IS WANDERING ON THE HIGHWAY, IT'S NOT ME. IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT. IT'S MORE APPARENT AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH. AT 70MPH YOU MUST PAY 100% ATTENTION TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONTINUE TO WORK IT LIKE A MAD MAN; OTHERWISE YOU'LL END UP IN THE DITCH IN SECONDS. IT'S A HIGH SEVERITY SAFETY DEFECT THAT NEEDS IMMEDIATE, NATIONWIDE RECALL. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SONATA 2017', LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES AND BUY SOMETHING ELSE. DO NOT R… Look up ODI 10916009 at NHTSA ↗	92.4% ODI 11270600 · 22,179 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A RUBBING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION HYUNDAI MALL OF GEORGIA (3445 BUFORD DR, BUFORD DR, GA 30519, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBERS: 15991414 AND 16278343. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,179. Look up ODI 11270600 at NHTSA ↗	63.7% ODI 11479438 In September 2021 my power steering went out at highway speed making it unsafe and difficult to steer. The power steering ECU was replaced. The same thing happen again in June 2022 this time more parts were replaced position / torque sensors and wiring harness. The same issue happened again in 8/2022 the steering wheel was jerking and trying to make corrections (I don't have lane keep assist on any type of steering assistance in my vehicle. This in an ongoing problem and I can't trust that the vehicle is sage Look up ODI 11479438 at NHTSA ↗	73.9% ODI 11363980 · 700 mi MESSAGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL STATED'COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM WAS DISABLED AND RADAR WAS BLOCKED.THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ALSO BEGAN TO FUNCTION ERRATICALLY AND A STEERING WHEEL SYMBOL APPEARED AND KEPT CHANGING COLOR FROM GREEN TO WHITE.THIS HAPPENED AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES FROM THE DEALER IN NJ TO CHARLOTTE NC.MILEAGE IS 975. Look up ODI 11363980 at NHTSA ↗	21.5% ODI 11496631 I leased a 2021 Sonata, and the Car has been a nightmare. My Car has been serviced by the dealership twice for a steering wheel that will not stop making noises. I am very concerned for my safety in this Car. The Wheel becomes hard to move. Also, last year, the Car was in the shop for four months while the forward collision sign needed to be fixed. The Car stopped twice. I am terrified to drive this car; it only has 9,200 miles. Look up ODI 11496631 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	22.3% ODI 11594317 On two separate occasions, one at @9500 miles and the next at @19,000 miles the car engine started shaking and lost all power while driving. Unable to steer car. Both times towed to dealer and they say it needs new spark plugs and need to clean cylinders. They do not know root cause of problem and have not done any testing of the engine, no leak/compression testing. Dealer refuses to cover cost of repairs saying out of warranty but cannot give any assurances this won’t happen again. I’ve requested they contact Hyundai engineers to find out w… Look up ODI 11594317 at NHTSA ↗	24.3% ODI 11667442 Vehicle: 2024 Hyundai Sonata. Current Mileage: 17,804 Primary Safety Defect: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Steering Malfunction The vehicle's ESC system has a severe, intermittent malfunction causing unpredictable loss of steering control. This defect creates an extreme safety hazard. Occurrences include the vehicle veering unexpectedly towards highway medians and losing steering precision during turns and roundabouts, leading to multiple near-collision incidents. The vehicle is currently considered unsafe to operate. Relevant History: Th… Look up ODI 11667442 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	22814.6% ODI 10417047 · 10 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLUE TOOTH DEVICE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HIS PHONE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10. THE VIN WAS UNAVILABLE. Look up ODI 10417047 at NHTSA ↗	25113.1% ODI 10479957 · 560 mi AIR CONDITIONER BLEW HARD, INTERMITTENT AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO CONTROLS. CAR DRIFTS LEFT TO RIGHT, HAVE TO FIGHT TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. *TR Look up ODI 10479957 at NHTSA ↗	13117.6% ODI 10560196 · 300 mi CAR BATTERY GOES DEAD,UNABLE TO START CAR, COULD HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHY. EVEN HYUNDAI CORP DOES NOT HAVE ANY ANSWERS. THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR DAYS AT A TIME WITH NO RESOLUTION. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THE CAR CAN LEAVE YOU STRANDED, IT IS SO UNRELIABLE. THIS IS A 2014 SONATA. I SEE MANY PROBLEMS ON THE INTERNET FOR THIS PROBLEM WITH HYUNDAI CARS. IT APPEARS TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH CARS WITH "PUSH TO START". *TR Look up ODI 10560196 at NHTSA ↗	16114.1% ODI 10683577 · 1,400 mi BRAND NEW CAR PURCHASED AND FEW ISSUES. 1. GAS GAUGE ONLY GOES UP TO 7/8 EVEN WITH FULL TANK FILL UP. 2. GAS MILEAGE DOES NOT SEEM TO INDICATE CORRECT MILEAGE. WITH FULL TANK GAS, THE INDICATOR SHOWS 450+ MILES, BUT ACTUAL MILEAGE IS 300~350 MILES. 3. ERROR OCCURS WHEN PLAYING SONGS FROM IPHONE 6 USING USB CABLE. *TR Look up ODI 10683577 at NHTSA ↗	8712.0% ODI 10851244 · 80 mi TPMS INDICATORS CONTINUE TO SAY THERE IS AN ISSUE AND THE TIRE AND TIRE PRESSURE BUT THE CAR SHOWS THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE AND THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE TIRES. Look up ODI 10851244 at NHTSA ↗	648.4% ODI 10979780 · 800 mi TL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY SYSTEM THAT ENGAGED THE WARNING ALERT SYSTEM WHEN A VEHICLE WAS BEING FOLLOWED CLOSELY FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER TECHNICAL SUPPORT WAS CONTACTED THE TECHNICAL TEAM ADVISED THE DEALER THAT IF ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTION WAS OPERATING, THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM SHOULD ALSO BE OPERA… Look up ODI 10979780 at NHTSA ↗	5615.0% ODI 11173303 · 5,770 mi CAR HAS KEYLESS START. WILL NOT START IN TEMPS BELOW 20 DEGREES F. HAS HAPPENED 4X IN 2 WEEKS. CAR IS 8 MOS OLD / LESS THAN 6K MILES. 1ST 3 TIMES EVENTUALLY STARTED BY RUNNING ENGINE. THE WARNING LIGHTS THAT SHOW ARE CHARGING SYSTEM (RAN ITSELF DOWN TO 57% BATTERY THIS TIME); ENGINE OIL PRESSURE AND MIL LIGHT. THE IMMOBILIZED INDICATOR IS ON BUT THEN GOES OFF. THE TANK IS FULL OF GAS. THE BLUE LINK APP CAN'T REMOTELY START THE CAR. IT STATES THAT THE REQUEST WAS NOT PROCESSED. Look up ODI 11173303 at NHTSA ↗	116.8% ODI 11322992 · 250 mi NEWLY LEASED VEHICLE. WITHIN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS AND LESS THAN 300 MILES THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON TWO DIFFERENT DAYS IN THE MORNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AND CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER MORE THAN 5 ATTEMPTS IT FINALLY STARTED. IT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR 3 DAYS AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE SINCE THEY CAN'T REPLICATE IT. Look up ODI 11322992 at NHTSA ↗	3921.9% ODI 11307531 · 1,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO SAFE MODE AND LOST MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ST. CHARLES AUTOMOTIVE LOCATED AT 5601 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY, ST PETERS, MO 63376, (636)441-4481 BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. Look up ODI 11307531 at NHTSA ↗	1611.9% ODI 11488472 UNKNOWN Look up ODI 11488472 at NHTSA ↗	1617.2% ODI 11476867 Trying to return home(alabama) from Louisiana, I tried using my key fob to get in my car, key fob was not working so I replaced the battery, still not working. Finally was able to get in my car by using the key, only to open the door and had NO POWER to my car, no dash or interior lights. Had to car road side service, they jumped the car off long enough to get the car in neutral to get it on the tow truck and towed to the dealership. Now stuck out of state until the dealership can "get time" to look at my car. This is a brand new car and real… Look up ODI 11476867 at NHTSA ↗	1112.6% ODI 11531746 When I approach an intersection to stop my car auto shut off engages. When trying to hit the gas to release my car from auto shut off the emergency auto shut off engages and I must put my car in park. Turn the ignition to off and then crank my car back all the way on. Release the park and drive. This happens intermittently for several weeks and I’ve almost been rear ended several times. I have taken the car to a Hyundai dealership for the issue and they tell me nothing is wrong. Look up ODI 11531746 at NHTSA ↗	1634.8% ODI 11617451 This has happened three or four times now while I have been driving. While driving, my electrical system will "black out"/"power down"/"shut off." Everything on my dashboard turns off/goes black. My lights turn off. It is like my car shuts down for 2-4 seconds, then turns back on and I can continue to drive. There is no warning, sound, or anything. My car will just abruptly shut off. It is random too. There is no pattern that could help me determine what could be potentially causing this issue. It just happened again last night, while I was on … Look up ODI 11617451 at NHTSA ↗	16.3% ODI 11743044 The vehicle is stalling in the acceleration process. I can feel and hear the stall by the air conditioner going out or fading out when it happens while driving. Pressing the gas and it barely moves at times. Makes a noise now while running. Unknown to whether it's electrical or engine or transmission. Pull out in the traffic accelerating but the car wasn't moving at the pace it should have. Could have cause an accident when trying to cross on going traffic. Just got the vehicle 2 weeks ago. No one has inspected the vehicle yet. Going to have it… Look up ODI 11743044 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	16910.9% ODI 10464671 · 2,600 mi VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT WHEN WE CAME OUT THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG (FRONT AND BACK) HAD DEPLOYED....INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE IN PARKING LOT AND THERE WAS NONE FOUND IN OTHER WORDS NOBODY HIT VEHICLE....TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN COLUMBIA MISSOURI, JOE MACHENS HYUNDAI, AND THEY INDICATED THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS AND WERE CONTACTING HYUNDAI USA FOR INFORMATION...THEY RAN COMPUTER CODES ON VEHICLE EVERYTHING WAS FINE...ALSO CHECKED FOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND NONE FOUND...MAJOR CONCERN IS THAT IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING … Look up ODI 10464671 at NHTSA ↗	1005.2% ODI 10509356 · 400 mi I WAS DRIVING A NEW 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA IN A PARKING AREA, APPROACHING A PARKING SPACE FOR A STRAIGHT-IN PARKING FACING A BUILDING. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 10MPH. I BRAKE CONTINUOUSLY TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. THE CAR WENT THROUGH THE PARKING SPACE AND CRASHED INTO THE BRICK WALL FACADE OF THE BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE BRICK WALL WAS NOT DAMAGED. I HAD ABOUT 5 MINOR BRUISES ON MY RIGHT LEG, AND TWO BELOW UMBILICUS (SEAT BELT AREA). I ALSO SUFFERED FROM FRIGHT AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESS. A NEARBY PEDESTRIAN WAS… Look up ODI 10509356 at NHTSA ↗	314.2% ODI 10652014 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A NOSE BLEED, A LOSS OF HEARING, AND HEADACHES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10652014 at NHTSA ↗	242.1% ODI 10670560 · 125 mi WE PURCHASED A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA SPORT/L1 ON 26 DEC 2014. MY WIFE REQUIRES AN EXTRA CUSHION TO SIT ON DUE LOWER BACK PROBLEMS. OUR PREVIOUS CAR (2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA) HAS SENSORS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT CONTROL THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. WITH MY WIFE SITTING ON THE EXTRA CUSHION, THE SENSORS CORRECTLY DETERMINED SHE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND SET THE AIRBAG TO OPERATE IF WE WERE TO BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. NOT REALIZING WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE NEW HYUNDAI SONATA AIRBAG SENSORS, WE DID NOT TAKE TH… Look up ODI 10670560 at NHTSA ↗	212.9% ODI 10870226 · 25 mi ON FEBRUARY 19 2019 I WAS DRIVING A CAR RENTAL FROM HERTZ DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN SOUTHERN CA DRIVING ONLY 25 MPH I CRASHED TRYING TO AVOID CRASHING INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME KEPT PUTTING ON MY BREAKS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOPPED THE BREAKS MALFUNCTION I TRIED TO CHANGING LANE I STILL CRASHED I WAS GOING 25 MPH THE CAR WAS TOTALED BUMPER WAS PLASTIC OR FIBER GLASS THE AIR BAG "EXPLODED" NOT DEPLOYED. THE PLASTIC COMPARTMENT WHERE THE AIRBAGS IS STORED, EXPLODE PLASTIC BECAME A JAGGED KNIFE.IT PUNCTURED A HOLE ON MY LEGS SLICED OTHER PART OF… Look up ODI 10870226 at NHTSA ↗	222.9% ODI 11114311 · 28,000 mi I TAPPED A CAR IN FRONT OF ME GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH, NOT EVEN A SCRATCH ON EITHER CAR, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL & THE DRIVER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING CUTS, BRUISES, & SCRAPES. THE OFFICER, THE EMT, AS WELL AS THE OTHER DRIVER HAVE NO IDEA WHY THEY WOULD GO OFF IN SUCH A SLOW, LIGHT TAP. THE DAMAGE TO ME, AS WELL AS THE INCONVENIENCE IS DISTURBING. Look up ODI 11114311 at NHTSA ↗	41.1% ODI 11499802 Hello im jesus ochoa on December 2 of 2022 i had a car accident i went underneath a simi truck and my air bags didnt deployed on my 2018 hyundia sonata and im worry of the new car i have from hyundai if the air bag didnt deployed on my 2018 hyundia Look up ODI 11499802 at NHTSA ↗	95.6% ODI 11309986 WHILE TRAVELING IN ONE DIRECTION, AN ONCOMING VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO U-TURN IN AN INTERSECTION WITH NO TRAFFIC LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. THEY HIT MY CAR IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE, CAUSING ENOUGH DAMAGE FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED AWAY AND TOTALED. IN THIS CRASH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS INDICATION THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE FAULTY, NO RECALL, AND THE VEHICLE WAS BRAND NEW AT TIME OF PURCHASE 7 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. LUCKILY, I WAS NOT INJURED ALTHOUGH MY HAND DID HIT THE STEERING WHEEL OR WINDOW (OR SOMETHING IN THAT VICINI… Look up ODI 11309986 at NHTSA ↗	73.9% ODI 11351500 · 1,200 mi PASSENGER AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK IF PASSENGER USES A CUSHON OR A HEAVY COAT. DEALER SAID THEY CAN NOT CHANGE THIS I WAS TOLD TO CONTACK HYUNDAI. I DID SO NO HELP YET. I BELEAVE THIS A PROBLEM WITH MADEAL AND IT SISTER KIA. A RECALL MAY BE NECESSARY TO GET THIS MATTER TAKEN CARE OF. Look up ODI 11351500 at NHTSA ↗	43.0% ODI 11435886 WE LEASE A 2021 SONATA SEL EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG SYSTEM FEATURING AN OCS IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE PURPOSE OF THE OCS IS TO DISABLE RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT FRONT AIR BAG WHEN IT DETECTS TA CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM OR SMALL CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG IS DISABLED TO PREVENT INJURIES TO A CHILD FROM A RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG INFLATION DURING A CRASH. MY WIFE IS ABOUT 4'10" TALL AND WEIGHS 135#. WHEN SEATED IN PASSENGER SEAT, SHE REQUIRES A CUSHION TO RAISE HER SO SHE CAN SEE OVER DASHBOARD AND OUT SIDE WINDOW. OUR SONATA IS EQUI… Look up ODI 11435886 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	11.1% ODI 11529345 · 140 mi The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear passenger’s and rear driver's side doors were leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140. Look up ODI 11529345 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	16.3% ODI 11717157 My engine light come on. Air flow notification come on. I had a brake cleaner notification come on. Look up ODI 11717157 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	1227.8% ODI 10454401 · 6,500 mi VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIT AND ALL DASH LIGHTS LIT UPON STARTING THE CAR. IT WOULD NOT LET ME SHIFT IT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITH THEM CONSULTING WITH HYUNDAI. THEY REPLACED SOME CONTROL MODULE TO REPAIR IT. -------------------------- TWO WEEKS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. IDIOT LIGHTS WERE ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR,BUT I COULD NOT SHIFT IT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP SWEARS ITS A DIFFERENT ISSUE AND THEY ARE CONSULTING HYUNDAI YET AGAIN. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER A WEEK NOW AND… Look up ODI 10454401 at NHTSA ↗	1759.2% ODI 10494021 · 2,000 mi ON 6 OCCASIONS THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON, ALL AT SPEEDS 75-80, ALL AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 2 HOURS. (TRIPS TO LA, TUCSON). THE TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED OUT OK WHEN I STOPPED EACH TIME. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES, BUT EACH TIME THEY COULD NOT FIND A TROUBLE CODE. THE HYUNDAI BLUELINK DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM HAS INDICATED A TROUBLE CONDITION SINCE THE BEGINNING, AND STILL INDICATES A TROUBLE CONDITION EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER HAS INDICATED IT HAS BEEN RESET ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, AND WAS RESET AGAIN BY HYUNDAI USA ON 1/2/13. THE T… Look up ODI 10494021 at NHTSA ↗	8110.9% ODI 10605093 I WAS DISGUSTED TO SEE THE CURRENTLY PLAYING HYUNDAI SONATA COMMERCIAL IN WHICH AN ADULT MAN IS ILLEGALLY AND DANGEROUSLY DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT WITH A CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT. AS THE CAR STOPS IT IS APPARENT THAT THE BEHAVIOR IS A GAME WHICH IS THEN REPEATED. I AM NOT SURE IF IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE HYUNDAI ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE CHILD ENDANGERMENT OR THEY ARE JUST SICK. . CAN YOU DO ANYTHING TO STOP THIS COMMERCIAL, SPECIFICALLY, AND PREVENT SIMILAR COMMERCIALS WHICH MIGHT DEMONSTRATE HARMFUL ACTION AGAINST CHILDREN IN THE FUTURE… Look up ODI 10605093 at NHTSA ↗	16414.3% ODI 10779363 · 1,089 mi I BOUGHT THIS NEW CAR A FEW MONTHS AGO. AT 1089 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATED WHILE IN TRAFFIC. I MANAGE TO STOP SAFELY AND I CALLED ROADSIDE TO TOW THE CAR TO SERVICE. SECOND DAY THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE ACCORDING TO HYUNDAI TECH LINE. THIS FOR ME WAS A RED FLAG THAT SOMETHING IS REALLY WRONG WITH THAT CAR. THEY FOUND COOLANT INSIDE THE ENGINE AND THIS WAS THEIR DIAGNOSIS, JSUT LIKE THIS. THE REPLACED THE ENGINE WITH A REMANUFACTURED ONE AND FEW WEEKS LATER I ENDED UP IN SERVICE AGAIN FOR COOLANT LEAKS. THEY REPLACED 2 BIG H… Look up ODI 10779363 at NHTSA ↗	9112.6% ODI 10851244 · 80 mi TPMS INDICATORS CONTINUE TO SAY THERE IS AN ISSUE AND THE TIRE AND TIRE PRESSURE BUT THE CAR SHOWS THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE AND THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE TIRES. Look up ODI 10851244 at NHTSA ↗	10213.4% ODI 11024819 · 3,400 mi ON SATURDAY 9/16/17 I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT SITTING STILL WHEN MY CAR STALLED AND WENT DEAD. I LOOKED AT THE DASHBOARD AND SAW THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE BRAKE WAS FROZEN AND BEFORE I COULD RESTART THE CAR IT ROLLED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THERE NO DAMAGE TO HER JEEP. HOWEVER MY CAR HIT THE SPARE TIRE AND RACK ON THE BACK OF HER TRUNK, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HOOD OF MY CAR, THE GRILL AND LOWER BUMPER. WE DID NOT EXCHANGE INFORMATION, AS SHE DID NOT HAVE DAMAGE TO HER CAR, SO SHE LEFT THE SCENE. I DROVE THE CAR HOME (2 MILES FROM MY HOUS… Look up ODI 11024819 at NHTSA ↗	5815.5% ODI 11171525 · 5,500 mi I BOUGHT MY 2018 SONATA IN JANUARY 2018. I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT TENDS TO HESITATE WHEN MAKING TURNS ESPECIALLY RIGHT TURNS. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS RANDOMLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR SLOW MOTION. LAST WEEK, I SLOWED DOWN TO TAKE A NEAR 90 DEGREE LEFT TURN. THE SPEED LIMIT IS 25 MPH ON THIS ROAD. THERE WAS A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME - SO, I MAINTAINED A SAFE SPEED AND DISTANCE. AFTER TAKING THE TURN, MY CAR SKIDDED VERY SUDDENLY AS I WAS COMING OUT OF THE CURVE, AND IT WAS ALL I COULD DO TO CORRECT IT AND PREVENT IT FROM HITTING A CONCRETE PILLAR… Look up ODI 11171525 at NHTSA ↗	2314.3% ODI 11207218 · 1,804 mi I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND WHEN I MOVED THE CAR IT TOOK OF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED , FLEW PASSED 5 OTHER PARKING SPACES AND CAUSED ME TO HIT A PARKED VEHICLE Look up ODI 11207218 at NHTSA ↗	2815.7% ODI 11322889 · 200 mi WHEN IT RAINS WATER GETS INSIDE THE DOORS WHILE PARKED. ESPECIALLY THE BACK DOORS. IF IT RAINS HARD A CUP FULL OF WATER WILL COME OUT THE DOOR UPON OPENING. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S A DESIGN FLAW. I'VE HAD IT LOOKED AT TWICE AND IT'S STILL NOT FIXED. CUSTOMER SERVICE CAN'T HAVE SOMEONE COME OUT AND LOOK AND IT BECAUSE OF THE VIRUS, SO THERE'S NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO. Look up ODI 11322889 at NHTSA ↗	3223.9% ODI 11406069 SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE WIRELESS APPLE CAR PLAY. REGARDLESS IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR NOT IT LOSES CONNECTIVITY. WHILE DRIVING THIS CAUSE YOU TO TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD AS MESSAGES APPEAR ON THEIR INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM. CALLS ARE DROPPED, NAVIGATION STOPS SO WHILE YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE MESSAGES YOU'RE NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO THE ROAD. APPLE IS AWARE BUT HAS NOT RESOLVED IT. HYUNDAI IS AWARE BUT HAVE NOT RESOLVED IT. THE INTERNET IS LOADED WITH ISSUES FOR THIS SITUATION. NOT SURE IF THIS IS SOMETHING YOU CAN ASSIST WITH B… Look up ODI 11406069 at NHTSA ↗	99.7% ODI 11463578 I’m reaching out to report the troubles and functioning of my Hyundai Sonata 2022. I am the first owner and received the car January 7, 2022. The car started with a loud nose under the hood . That happened maybe four times. Then the car began to switch gears on its on. I would park the car and press P for park but the car would go to N instead . That happened about 20-30 times . Now the car is randomly switching gears while at stop lights. While at a pause the car automatically shuts off which is normal. Recently the car would be at a light… Look up ODI 11463578 at NHTSA ↗	78.0% ODI 11498015 P074D73 is code showing up coming up and going off after sometime. This is code something related to the Transmission. Worried if it could cause the Transmission to fail which may result in loss of power during the drive which could potentially cause fatal accidents. It occured Multiple times. Attached the screenshots Look up ODI 11498015 at NHTSA ↗	919.6% ODI 11615888 The speedometer is not always accurate. About 75-80% of the time at highway speeds the speedometer shows 4mph higher than WAZE. While I understand this could be a WAZE issue itself, I have completed the following test. I was driving at highway speed with my wife following me in her vehicle. My speedometer is 4MPH faster than WAZE in my car, WAZE in her car and her speedometer. My WAZE, her WAZE and her speedometer all matched exactly. This is not a 1 time thing, it happens way more often than not. Look up ODI 11615888 at NHTSA ↗	318.8% ODI 11630751 My speedometer doesn’t match my actual speed u had my passenger measure the speed by timing the trip from one mile marker to the next and it doesn’t match the stated speed Look up ODI 11630751 at NHTSA ↗	266.7% ODI 11732595 2026 hyundai sonata limited hybrid first owner. The sunroof above the driver's seat exploded while i was driving 70mph on the highway. Sounded like a gunshot. It was completely shattered but thankfully did not rain down on me. Local hyundai dealer inspected it and warranty denied from hyundai due to "caused by an outside influence." I did not see or hear any rocks or debris. Look up ODI 11732595 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	1519.7% ODI 10482077 · 20,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN LOST BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITIES AS THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOUD BANG WAS A RESULT OF EITHER A TIRE BLOWING OR A DEFECTIVE STRUT THAT CAUSED THE TIRE BLOW. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE CRASH. THE M… Look up ODI 10482077 at NHTSA ↗	1437.5% ODI 10496051 · 800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND ALL ATTEMPTS TO DECELERATE FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 800. UPDATED 3/20/13 *CN THE CONSUMERS HANDWRITING WAS ILLEGIBLE. Look up ODI 10496051 at NHTSA ↗	577.6% ODI 10565215 · 325 mi AS I WAS LEAVING MY PARKING SPACE AND APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION AND STOP SIGN, I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. I PRESSED BRAKES AGAIN AND THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AGAIN. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THE CAR STOPPED. *TR Look up ODI 10565215 at NHTSA ↗	736.4% ODI 10676853 · 386 mi I PURCHASED MY HYUNDAI SONATA ON 1/05/2015 WITH ONLY 6 MILES FROM SHEEHY HYUNDAI OF WALDOR IN MARYLAND AFTER 11 DAYS OF PURCHASE ON JANUARY 16 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:45 PM (RUSH HOUR IN THE DC METRO AREA) MY SONATA CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNS ON THE HIGHWAY IN MIDDLE LANE WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS AND VERY SCARY AND PUT ME IN A VERY VULNERABLE POSITION. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OUT THE WAY OF TRAFFIC AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC… Look up ODI 10676853 at NHTSA ↗	425.8% ODI 10820359 · 75 mi I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AND FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WERE PULLING. IT FELT LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ON BUT THERE WAS NO INDICATOR THAT IT WAS ON. THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT THIS POINT. Look up ODI 10820359 at NHTSA ↗	202.6% ODI 10968576 · 2,500 mi WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCE WHEN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION THE. TAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. Look up ODI 10968576 at NHTSA ↗	143.8% ODI 11099214 · 400 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO AUTOMATICALLY STOP WHEN A SECOND VEHICLE WAS PRESENT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AND WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLETON HYUNDAI GLENVIEW (1620 WAUKEGAN RD., GLENVIEW, IL) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE W… Look up ODI 11099214 at NHTSA ↗	31.9% ODI 11196591 · 2,786 mi I HAVE LEASE THIS CAR SINCE 1/16/2019 UNTIL 4/14/19 . START FIRST WITH LOWER THE SPEED AND POWER JUST A LITTLE BIT. THEN 4/14/19 THE CAR LOWER THE SPEED BY ITSELF,START SHAKING UP,LIMP,SHOWS THE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE SPEED CONTROL LIGH IN CONJUNCTION WITH SLIPPERY CONTROL LIGH THEN STAY AT "TEMPORARY ENGINE PROTECTION MODE" LOSSING SPEED AND CANT DRIVE SAFELY. JUST PARK THE CAR AT THE SAFE PARKING LOT TO TOW AT THE NEAREST HYUNDAI DEALER FOR INSPECTION O REPAIR. IT CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR OTHERS DRIVERS. WHEN I GET THE REPORT OF THE ISSUE AND RECE… Look up ODI 11196591 at NHTSA ↗	21.1% ODI 11359814 I OWN A 2020 HYUNDAI SONATA. I PURCHASED THE CAR ON JANUARY THIS YEAR THE MILES IN THE CAR IS 700 MILES. A MONTH AFTER THE CAR STAR GIVING ME PROBLEM WITH BREAK. SOMEHOW THE CAR APPLIES THE EMERGENCY BREAK BY ITSELF AND DOESN'T WANT TO MOVE. WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR SUDDENLY STOP BY ITSELF AND GIVING ME MESSAGE LIKE: TO MOVE THE CAR PUT YOUR SEAT BELT, LOCK ALL THE DOOR EVEN WHEN I HAVE MY SEATBELT AND DOORS ARE LOCK THE CAR DO THAT WHEN EVER THE LESS I EXPECTED. I TOOK THE CAR THREE TIME FOR REPAIR AND UPDATE AND THE CAR GIVE ME THE SAME PROBLEM. … Look up ODI 11359814 at NHTSA ↗	32.2% ODI 11520558 Vehicle in front of me stopped. Six car lengths between us. I applied brakes, nothing, I even put my left foot on top of my right foot. There was plenty of time to stop but brake peddle wouldn’t go down, Felt like it was locked. Automatic Brake Sensor didn’t work either. Still waiting for inspection from manufacturer , 3 weeks. Never had any problems prior to this, After accident my warning came on about front collision failure . Look up ODI 11520558 at NHTSA ↗	55.4% ODI 11488208 driving turning onto a ramp onto the expressway and when applied the brakes the car lost control and hit 4” curb and had no control over the car, which bounced to shoulder of road. Front tire was loose from suspension and rotor on braking system was broken in pieces. Caliber was also hanging and cv suspension was undone.couldn’t stop car until it came to a rest on shoulder Look up ODI 11488208 at NHTSA ↗	44.6% ODI 11546207 The brake rotors are faulty and become warped at 9k mile I now have 27k and are extremely warped causing braking issues at higher speeds. I have been waiting over two months for new rotors from the dealer with no word as to when they will arrive. If the vehicle is left un-driven for a couple days the rotors will become rusted. Even the brand new vehicles in the Hyundia showroom are covered in rust. The suspension of the rear shock are extremely weak and bottoms out on the smallest rut. Cornering I’m the vehicle is subject to enormous amounts of… Look up ODI 11546207 at NHTSA ↗	24.3% ODI 11706951 The vehicle's emergency brack system is malfunctioning. There have been several instances where the car's emergency brack went on while no coalition was going to happen. Several instances as well happened while in reverse the emergency bracks went on without there being anything behind the vehicle. Look up ODI 11706951 at NHTSA ↗	531.3% ODI 11678512 I recently purchased a 2025 Hyundai Sonata. I’m writing to raise a concern regarding the height of the brake pedal in this vehicle. Both my wife and I have observed that the brake pedal seems noticeably higher than the gas pedal. This positioning requires extra effort to lift the foot during normal driving, and we are concerned that it may delay reaction time when moving from the accelerator to the brake , especially in emergency situations. I contacted the service department at the dealership to inquire if this pedal height is standard and w… Look up ODI 11678512 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	956.1% ODI 10454401 · 6,500 mi VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIT AND ALL DASH LIGHTS LIT UPON STARTING THE CAR. IT WOULD NOT LET ME SHIFT IT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITH THEM CONSULTING WITH HYUNDAI. THEY REPLACED SOME CONTROL MODULE TO REPAIR IT. -------------------------- TWO WEEKS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. IDIOT LIGHTS WERE ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR,BUT I COULD NOT SHIFT IT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP SWEARS ITS A DIFFERENT ISSUE AND THEY ARE CONSULTING HYUNDAI YET AGAIN. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER A WEEK NOW AND… Look up ODI 10454401 at NHTSA ↗	944.9% ODI 10469605 · 250 mi A LADY WITH A BRAND NEW 2013 SONATA TURNED OFF HER CAR IN A PARKING LOT WITHOUT PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK. WHILE SHE WAS NOT LOOKING AND DOING SOMETHING ELSE, THE CAR BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD AND EVENTUALLY CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF MY BRAND NEW CAR. THERE WAS NO ELECTRONIC WARNING THAT SHE NEEDED TO SHIFT INTO PARK! *TR Look up ODI 10469605 at NHTSA ↗	547.2% ODI 10587231 · 700 mi ON MAY 7,2014 THE SONATA WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY TWO WEEKS OLD AND ABOUT 700 MILES ON IT. WHEN O'BRIEN HYUNDAI TOWED IT TO URBANA,ILLINOIS. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION HAD LEAKED ONE QUART OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. HE ALSO STATED ONE OF THE PORTS HAD NOT BEEN SEALED AT THE FACTORY. WHEN PRESSED HE TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE. HE ALSO STATED WHEN THE CAR RAN OUT OF FLUID IT WOULD JUST LOCK UP. FRIGHTENING THOUGHT OF THE CAR WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH. THANKS FOR… Look up ODI 10587231 at NHTSA ↗	13411.7% ODI 10679238 · 300 mi I WENT TO ACCELERATE, BY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, AND THE ENGINE REVVED HIGH, BUT, THE CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE AND THERE DIDN'T APPEAR TO BE POWER AT THE WHEELS. IT ACTED AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. I LET OFF OF THE PEDAL AND IT DOWNSHIFTED AND POWER TO THE WHEELS WAS RESTORED. I REPEATED THIS PROCESS 3 TIMES AFTER AND I COULD REPLICATE IT EVERY TIME. DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LEFT IT FOR SERVICE. THEY DROVE IT THE NEXT DAY AND COULDN'T REPLICATE THE ISSUE. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE SINCE THAT DAY EITHER. *TR Look up ODI 10679238 at NHTSA ↗	598.1% ODI 10970556 · 41,800 mi DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ONCE THE ENGINE IS AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE THERE IS A HARSH SURGE DURING DOWN SHIFTING AT 35 MPH ( ALMOST AS IF I WERE DOWN SHIFTING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR HITTING THE BRAKES) THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLOW MUCH MORE RAPIDLY THAN EXPECTED CAUSING MY HEAD AND BODY TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE CAR. IT IS EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AND I AM NERVOUS IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. Look up ODI 10970556 at NHTSA ↗	547.1% ODI 11023782 · 700 mi DRIVING TO WORK VEHICLE LOST POWER IN PARKING GARAGE, DURING BUSIEST TIME AND LOT OF TRAFFIC IN GARAGE. CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS COASTING, PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING, THEN FLOORED THE PEDAL AND IT REVVED UP ENOUGH TO GET ME UP THE RAMP INTO A PARKING SPOT. ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THANKFULLY THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG, THE CAR IS STILL IN THE SHOP. Look up ODI 11023782 at NHTSA ↗	4010.7% ODI 11105256 · 40 mi THROTTLE RESPONSE: FEELS LIKE THE OLD VEHICLES WITH A FLAT SPOT IN THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP. THE "THREE SECOND' RULE APPLIES WHEN THE THROTTLE PETAL IS PUSHED. THERE IS A SERIOUS HESITATION AS THE ENGINE TENDS TO FALL FLAT BEFORE ACCELERATING. HAS TO DUE WITH THE SIX SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS DUEL CLUTCH WHICH ACTS AS IF A PERSON WERE OPERATING A STANDARD TRANSMISSION CLUTCH. I HAVE DISCUSSED THIS PROBLEM/CONCERN SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THEY RECEIVE … Look up ODI 11105256 at NHTSA ↗	85.0% ODI 11455749 The transmission in my vehicle makes a whine when shifting at about 35-40 miles per hour. No other car I ever drove made that noise. Hyundai has replaced the transmission 3 times and they still could not fix it. After the third replacement they said it's normal and that other Sonatas make that noise. That cannot be true. They did not replace the transmission 3 times if that noise is normal. If it IS true and other Sonatas make that noise, there may be a defect that will turn dangerous in other Sonatas. The second time the transmission was repl… Look up ODI 11455749 at NHTSA ↗	2413.5% ODI 11338293 · 2,700 mi VEHICLE ROUGH IDLED & EVENTUALLY SHUDDERED TO A STOP. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES WHILE IN GEAR AND IDLING AT APPX 1000-1500 MILES. BETWEEN 1500-2000 MILES, VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING APPX 60MPH ON A COUNTY ROAD. AT APPX 2700 MILES, MPGS DRASTICALLY IMPACTED WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED SHIFTING GEARS PROPERLY WHILE IN MOTION AT APPX 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED WITH MESSAGE REGARDING ECS ISSUES. VEHICLE STILL DRIVES, IT JUST SEEMS TO STRUGGLE WITH EFFICIENCY AND SHIFTING CORRECTLY. Look up ODI 11338293 at NHTSA ↗	2417.9% ODI 11476550 My transmission went bad on my new car. Didn’t have my car for 4 month August 12 2021 Look up ODI 11476550 at NHTSA ↗	2324.7% ODI 11494231 On multiple occasions, the car has intermittent acceleration issues and hesitates when the automatic transmission is shifting to the next gear. Without warning, the car completely turned off - engine failed - while driving and in the middle of making a turn, and luckily oncoming traffic stopped in time before we were in an accident. The local dealer has been unable to replicate the problem; however, there is an open recall on the same make and model but my VIN is not currently included in this recall. This is not a coincidence and this vehicle… Look up ODI 11494231 at NHTSA ↗	1618.4% ODI 11508589 I was driving on the freeway, at the speed limit, cruising along. Then all of a sudden, my vehicle starts to decelerate from 65 MPH and I push the gas, thinking I must have let up too much on the pedal. However, that only causes the RPM to drastically rise with NO change in my speed. I thankfully managed to maneuver from the far left lane to the freeway shoulder on the far right. The whole time, my speed was around 40 MPH and dropping drastically. Trying to safely navigate a slowing vehicle on a 65+ Texas freeway is an adrenaline-rush that I wo… Look up ODI 11508589 at NHTSA ↗	613.0% ODI 11663368 I have gone 3 times to dealer because speedometer was off. They confirmed that the speedometer was off but they couldn't do anything about it. They told me that for this car, there is no VSS and the speedometer gets the speed from the navigation system. The navigation system is obviously glitching which is causing this. I am not the only person experiencing this. This has to be taken care of and taken seriously Look up ODI 11663368 at NHTSA ↗	318.8% ODI 11717157 My engine light come on. Air flow notification come on. I had a brake cleaner notification come on. Look up ODI 11717157 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Exterior Lighting	1217.8% ODI 10424072 · 60 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND OFFERED TO INSTALL NEW LIGHTING AT HER EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED WITH THE DEALER. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60. IT WAS NOTICED THE FIRST TIME CAR WAS DRIVEN AT NIGHT. HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE ENTIRE ROAD EXCEPT WHEN IN HIGH POS… Look up ODI 10424072 at NHTSA ↗	1779.3% ODI 10492306 · 70 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WARNING AND THE TURNING SIGNAL CHIME WAS COMPLETELY INAUDIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BELIEVED IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THEY WERE UNABLE TO ALTER THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70. … Look up ODI 10492306 at NHTSA ↗	10714.3% ODI 10629716 · 27,718 mi I NOTICED THAT MY BLINKERS WERE WORKING BUT I COULD NOT HEAR THEM AND MY SEAT BELT DID THE SAME. I WENT TO THE MORGAN HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MAKING CHIME SOUNDS CAUSED BY INSUFFICIENT VOLUME COMING FROM CHIME IN BCM.THEY ORDERED THE MODULE TO CORRECT AND REPLACED IT A FEW DAYS LATER. WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP I COULD NOT TELL ANY DIFFERENCE IN THE CHIME SOUND. SO I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE MY HEARING AND SCHEDULED AN APOINTMENT WITH AND EAR DOCTOR. I EXPLAINED TO HIM WHAT WAS HAPPENING. HE TESTED ME AND SAID THA… Look up ODI 10629716 at NHTSA ↗	373.2% ODI 10787476 · 2,200 mi I WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO A TERRIBLY DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT SEEMS TO BE INHERENT ON AUTOS EQUIPPED WITH PROJECTOR TYPE HEADLIGHTS. AN OVERLY TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF THE PHENOMENA IS: 'WHILE GOING DOWN A SLOPE THE PROJECTOR'S CUT-OFF OF LIGHT SHIFTS DOWNWARD AND THE HEADLIGHT'S BEAM DISTANCE IS SIGNIFICANTLY DIMINISHED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CAR (HEADLIGHTS APPEAR TO BE DRIVEN DOWN INTO THE ROAD SURFACE). OBVIOUSLY, THIS CREATES A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS OUT IN FRONT OF THE CAR TO ALLOW ADEQUATE AND… Look up ODI 10787476 at NHTSA ↗	365.0% ODI 10876620 WHILE DRIVING 65MPH AT 10PM ON A THE INTERSTATE, I HEARD A POUND "THUNK" AND THOUGHT I HAD A TIRE ISSUE, SO BEGAN TO STEER TOWARD THE EMERGENCY LANE. I QUICKLY REALIZED I HAD NO POWER TO ACCELERATE, NO POWER STEERING AND THE DASH WAS BLACKED OUT...CAR WAS DEAD. ONLY EVER THING WORKING WAS RADIO, EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND DOME LIGHT. DOOR LOCKS DID NOT EVEN WORK. CALLED FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND CAR WAS TOWED. I HAVE NO FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE CAR'S DISPOSITION AS IT WAS A RENTAL. IT WAS TERRIFYING AND COULD HAVE ENDED CATASTROPHICALLY IN S… Look up ODI 10876620 at NHTSA ↗	192.5% ODI 10945874 · 24,000 mi I RENTED A 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA FROM ENTERPRISE IN KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA (I AM AN AMERICAN CITIZEN). DRIVING FROM REVELSTOKE TO KELOWNA IN THE DARK ON THE NIGHT OF 16 JANUARY REVEALED THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE COMPLETELY INADEQUATE. IT WAS ALL I COULD DO TO SEE THE ROAD EVEN DRIVING AS SLOW AS 35 MILES PER HOUR. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS ALL SONATAS, AND PERHAPS OTHER HYUNDAIS AS WELL. IN OVER HALF A CENTURY OF DRIVING, THESE WERE THE WORST HEADLIGHTS I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED. *TR Look up ODI 10945874 at NHTSA ↗	215.6% ODI 11057733 · 25 mi THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED HAVE CONDENSATION IN THEM. IT HAS BEEN THERE FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 10/1/18. THAT DAY THE DEALERSHIP TOOK PICTURES TO SEND TO HYUNDAI AND 1 MONTH LATER REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS. BUT THE NEW HEADLIGHTS WERE WORSE THAN THE ORIGINAL AND THE DAY AFTER THEY WERE INSTALLED I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE PARTS MANAGER TOOK MORE PICTURES FOR HYUNDAI. I SPOKE WITH SOMEONE FROM HYUNDAI DIRECTLY WHO IS MY CONTACT REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. I WAS ADVISED HYUNDAI IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROB… Look up ODI 11057733 at NHTSA ↗	1710.6% ODI 11207515 · 1,600 mi THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATE AN AREA UP TO ABOUT 1 TELEPHONE POLE IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE (APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET). WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT NIGHT, I CANNOT SEE FAR ENOUGH AHEAD TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE SAFELY. IT IS ONLY WHEN THE AUTO HIGH BEAMS TURN ON THAT THE ROAD AHEAD IS SUFFICIENTLY ILLUMINATED. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO CHECKED OUT THE HEADLIGHTS AND WAS TOLD THAT EVERYTHING WAS ACCORDING TO HYUNDAI SPECIFICATIONS. Look up ODI 11207515 at NHTSA ↗	21.1% ODI 11497838 I took my vehicle into the dealership when it was under 12,000 miles for another issue and mentioned a problem with the headlight on the right fogging up with moisture. I was immediately told that this had to be seen with their eyes because light cost more than $1,000. It has continued for over 1 1/2 years. Early this month, I took a picture at night and in the morning. The service manager wanted to add another hoop; can you get a picture of the water in it? The water is droplets on the light, decreasing visibility on the road. Pictures are at… Look up ODI 11497838 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	22.3% ODI 11569686 Instrument cluster lighting is too bright even on lowest setting. Combined with poor side visibility from headlamps it is easy to hit object or pedestrians when turning on unlit areas. Have run over a curb three times and damaged two wheels because they can't be seen from the overly bright instrument lighting at night. Look up ODI 11569686 at NHTSA ↗	613.0% ODI 11628070 When driving early in the morning while it was still dark outside, the car had what seemed to have been a sudden loss of electrical power. The audio for the radio cut off, then the screen for the radio and speedometer went blank, and the headlights also went out. This all lasted for a couple seconds when this happened and then everything came back on fine. I normally would think that this is a defective alternator which it probably is and would be covered under warranty, but after researching this problem I found out that it is a common issue w… Look up ODI 11628070 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine	66,000–124,000 mi	92,000 mi	341	ODI 10472998 · 3,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT WAS THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THAT WAS THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING FROM ELECTRIC TO GAS. THEY OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500. Look up ODI 10472998 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10482745 · 108 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 850. Look up ODI 10482745 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10492186 · 1,000 mi 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. MILEAGE NOT AS ADVERTISED. STICKER SAID 25 CITY AND 35 HIGHWAY. HAVE TRACKED MILEAGE FROM 1000 TO 5000 MILES AND AVERAGES 23 MPG INCLUDING SOME HIGHWAY DRIVING. NEVER DRIVE AGGRESSIVELY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR THINKING I WOULD BE GETTING MILEAGE AS ADVERTISED. TRIED TO CALL HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT [phone removed] FOR A CASE NUMBER AND WAS ON HOLD FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE HANGING UP. ALLEN HYUNDAI DEALER SAYS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AND RECOMMENDED GOING TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR MILEAGE TESTING OR CALL HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE. *… Look up ODI 10492186 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	42,750–100,000 mi	72,900 mi	232	ODI 10413889 · 200 mi THIS IS FOR A 2012 SONATA. YOUR OPTIONS TO SELECT THIS MAKE AND MODEL ONLY SHOWED 2011 AS THE OPTION YEAR. THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR A 2012. I PURCHASED A 2012 SONATA IN LATE JUNE. TECHNICALLY THIS IS THE SECOND ONE I PURCHASED. I CAN EXPLAIN IT THIS WAY. THE FIRST ONE I BOUGHT HAD A HORRIBLE PULLING ISSUE. IT PULLED RIGHT AGGRESSIVELY. BEFORE I TOOK DELIVERY I TEST DROVE IT AND HAD THE SALESMAN DRIVE WITH ME. EVEN HE SAID, THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NOT RIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP PUT IT IN THE SHOP AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT WITH AN ALIGNMENT. I TEST DROVE… Look up ODI 10413889 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10420721 · 100 mi VEHICLE PULLS RIGHT. CONSTANT CORRECTION NEEDED WHEN DRIVING. THE SLIGHTEST AMOUNT OF CROWN SLOPE MAKES IT PULL TO THE RIGHT. EVEN ON A FLAT SURFACE LIKE A PARKING LOT IT WILL DRIVE TO THE RIGHT. TR Look up ODI 10420721 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10423127 · 100 mi MY BRAND NEW 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT. TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR, DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. LEFT THE CAR DEALERSHIP AND NOTHING WAS FIXED. STILL PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT. I SET ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE CAR BACK IN. TR Look up ODI 10423127 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	51,362–120,000 mi	80,000 mi	124	ODI 10417047 · 10 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLUE TOOTH DEVICE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HIS PHONE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10. THE VIN WAS UNAVILABLE. Look up ODI 10417047 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10454401 · 6,500 mi VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIT AND ALL DASH LIGHTS LIT UPON STARTING THE CAR. IT WOULD NOT LET ME SHIFT IT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITH THEM CONSULTING WITH HYUNDAI. THEY REPLACED SOME CONTROL MODULE TO REPAIR IT. -------------------------- TWO WEEKS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. IDIOT LIGHTS WERE ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR,BUT I COULD NOT SHIFT IT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP SWEARS ITS A DIFFERENT ISSUE AND THEY ARE CONSULTING HYUNDAI YET AGAIN. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER A WEEK NOW AND… Look up ODI 10454401 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10466788 · 980 mi AFTER OWNING THE CAR FOR ONE MONTH (980 MILES), MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING, AIR, AND ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING. A WARNING CAME ON THAT SAID, "CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM." IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THAT THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK UNTIL A DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICES MANAGER CAN LOOK AT IT. I CALLED THE HYUNDAI CORPORATION WHO DIDN'T SEEM TOO CONCERNED. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT HYUNDAI IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING. *TR Look up ODI 10466788 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	59,000–109,300 mi	85,000 mi	89	ODI 10464671 · 2,600 mi VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT WHEN WE CAME OUT THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG (FRONT AND BACK) HAD DEPLOYED....INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE IN PARKING LOT AND THERE WAS NONE FOUND IN OTHER WORDS NOBODY HIT VEHICLE....TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN COLUMBIA MISSOURI, JOE MACHENS HYUNDAI, AND THEY INDICATED THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS AND WERE CONTACTING HYUNDAI USA FOR INFORMATION...THEY RAN COMPUTER CODES ON VEHICLE EVERYTHING WAS FINE...ALSO CHECKED FOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND NONE FOUND...MAJOR CONCERN IS THAT IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING … Look up ODI 10464671 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10482077 · 20,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN LOST BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITIES AS THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOUD BANG WAS A RESULT OF EITHER A TIRE BLOWING OR A DEFECTIVE STRUT THAT CAUSED THE TIRE BLOW. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE CRASH. THE M… Look up ODI 10482077 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10562661 · 35,500 mi THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON. THE TREMENDOUS FORCE AND FLYING DEBRIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO REACT AND BRUSH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AGAINST THE CURB. PLASTIC PIECES WERE THROWN THROUGHOUT THE FRONT OF THE CAR. LUCKILY, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. EARLIER THAT SAME DAY THE CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED BY THE HYUNDAI DEALER FOR A RADIO ISSUE. *TR Look up ODI 10562661 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	43,176–103,740 mi	71,000 mi	75	ODI 10482077 · 20,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN LOST BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITIES AS THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOUD BANG WAS A RESULT OF EITHER A TIRE BLOWING OR A DEFECTIVE STRUT THAT CAUSED THE TIRE BLOW. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE CRASH. THE M… Look up ODI 10482077 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10507430 · 21,000 mi THERE ARE ACTUALLY 2 ISSUES GOING ON. FIRST OFF, I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2011 (TO REPLACE A GM LEMON) AND EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE, IT HAS PULLED TO THE RIGHT. SECOND ISSUE, I LEFT WORK PULLING ONTO THE ROAD, DROVE A COUPLE OF BLOCKS WHEN TRAFFIC HAD STOPPED AT THE UPCOMING LIGHT; THEREFORE I HAD NOT COMPLETELY BUILT UP SPEED TO THE SPEED LIMIT (40) WHEN I HAD TO STOP. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND DID NOT COMPLETELY STOP BEFORE HITTING THE TOYOTA 4RUNNER IN FRONT OF ME, I FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON ICE. WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES, … Look up ODI 10507430 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10513517 · 22,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND SLOWING TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FAILED. I LOST THE POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND GAS. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE CONSOLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO ALLOW THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN - IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED, OR IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN CROSSING THE ROAD, THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH, MUCH WORSE. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED, I PUT IT IN PARK AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. I TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF P… Look up ODI 10513517 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	60,500–113,491 mi	79,000 mi	54	ODI 10454401 · 6,500 mi VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIT AND ALL DASH LIGHTS LIT UPON STARTING THE CAR. IT WOULD NOT LET ME SHIFT IT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITH THEM CONSULTING WITH HYUNDAI. THEY REPLACED SOME CONTROL MODULE TO REPAIR IT. -------------------------- TWO WEEKS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. IDIOT LIGHTS WERE ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR,BUT I COULD NOT SHIFT IT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP SWEARS ITS A DIFFERENT ISSUE AND THEY ARE CONSULTING HYUNDAI YET AGAIN. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER A WEEK NOW AND… Look up ODI 10454401 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10544821 · 6,800 mi I WAS IN MY PARKING SPACE AND HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO GET OUT OF THE SPACE. WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR IN REVERSE, IT TOOK OFF AT AN INCREDIBLE SPEED, DID A SEMI-CIRCLE, AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER WHO WAS UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE EVENT OR CHECK OUT THE CAR. I PLAN ON CONTACTING HYUNDAI CORPORATE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THIS INFORMATION. Look up ODI 10544821 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10725712 · 12,000 mi THE FRONT-END WILL WOBBLE AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, AROUND 25 & 45 MPH. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES NOW. FIRST, THEY FIXED THE ALIGNMENT. NEXT, THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DETECT ANYTHING WRONG. THIRDLY, I DROVE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, AND HE IMMEDIATELY DETECTED A PROBLEM. HE HAD THE FRONT 2 TIRES REPLACED, WITH ALLEVIATED THE PROBLEM FOR A TIME, BUT WITHIN A COUPLE WEEKS, THE WOBBLE COULD BE FELT EASILY AGAIN, AT THE SAME SPEEDS AS BEFORE. Look up ODI 10725712 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	70,000–130,000 mi	100,000 mi	66	ODI 10424072 · 60 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND OFFERED TO INSTALL NEW LIGHTING AT HER EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED WITH THE DEALER. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60. IT WAS NOTICED THE FIRST TIME CAR WAS DRIVEN AT NIGHT. HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE ENTIRE ROAD EXCEPT WHEN IN HIGH POS… Look up ODI 10424072 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10500987 · 10,000 mi THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE WHEN USED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS INITIALLY UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THEN REPLACED A HEADLAMP SWITCH. AFTER THIS, THE RADIO BEGAN TURNING COMPLETELY OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUED TO ACT ERRATICALLY. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT REPLACED THE RADIO. SEVERAL MORE TIMES, THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND RADIO. AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT T… Look up ODI 10500987 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10820615 · 62,000 mi THE REAR PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT BULB BLEW OUT AND UPON MAKING THE CHANGE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BULB SOCKET AND THE LIGHT HOUSING SURFACE WERE MELTED TO THE POINT THAT THE TWO SURFACES WOULD NOR INTERLOCK CORRECTLY. THE INCIDENT WAS DISCOVERED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BUT THE FAILING OF THE BULB LIKELY OCCURRED WHILE MOVING. I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS TYPE OF BULB FAILURE COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD. Look up ODI 10820615 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	54,250–119,500 mi	93,500 mi	58	ODI 10473083 · 6,000 mi THIS IS A HYBRID VEHICLE. IT CHUGS, HESITATES AND ALMOST STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE SERVICE PEOPLE TELL ME THAT IT IS NORMAL BUT THIS IS MY 3RD HYBRID AND THIS IS NOT NORMAL. TR Look up ODI 10473083 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10484883 · 7,900 mi DISHONEST MILEAGE CLAIMS: 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA."ADVERTISED: 26/35" - ACTUAL 24/25...NOT EVEN CLOSE. CLASS ACTION SUIT IN CA BUT, INEXPLICABLY, ONLY 'CERTAIN' MODELS. I'VE NOT HEARD ONE SONATA OWNER 'HAPPY' WITH THEIR MILEAGE. ITS FRAUDULENT AND MISLEADING AT BEST. HYUNDAI IS SENDING AN ENGINEER TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE BUT IF THEY'RE ON HYUNDAI PAYROLL WHAT KIND OF RESULT DO YOU THINK I'LL GET? TR Look up ODI 10484883 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10643862 · 48,000 mi 3RD TIME THE EXHAUST FLAP HAS MALFUNCTIONED IN THE TURBO CHARGER. DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A POSTED SPEED LIMIT AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOSES ALL THE POWER AND SLOWS CONSIDERABLY WITH VEHICLES BEHIND AND BESIDE DOING POSTED SPEED LIMIT. CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING HIT BECAUSE OF SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. REPAIRED ONCE, UNSTUCK ON ITS OWN THE SECOND TIME AND RECENTLY REQUIRED MAINTENANCE TO AGAIN ADJUST THE SYSTEM AND UNSTICK THE EXHAUST FLAP ON THE TURBO UNIT. CURRENTLY UNDER WARRANTY HOWEVER IS GOING TO BE A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR WHEN NOT AND ALSO CONCE… Look up ODI 10643862 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

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Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	3	None	ODI 11618821 My daughter had her car towed to the Hyundai dealership because of engine failure. Upon inspection we learned that there was a recall on the engine. We had to wait a few weeks so that the dealership could get approval and authorization to replace the engine. Finally after 3 or so weeks we got a courtesy car to drive. After about 4 weeks our car was finally ready to pick up so we took the courtesy car back and picked up our car. After about 4 months or so maybe my daughter went to her friends house one afternoon and her and her friend left in th… Look up ODI 11618821 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11621419 Received Hyundai recall 251 the end of 2023. Car taken to Hyundai dealer in March 2024 and dealer could not make the repairs on the recall. The end of July, the car caught fire (engine fire) when the car was parked for 10 minutes. Car and adjacent structure was destroyed. Look up ODI 11621419 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11621902 The passenger rear door will not open from the inside OR the outside. The door lock on the inside of the car will not open. Door is in locked position. Problems like this are all over the internet regarding Hyundai cars. This is a safety issue because someone in the back seat can NOT open the door and are potentially locked inside the car with no way out. This could be life and death if there was a fire, accident, etc. Independent repair center has inspected and confirms. No warning lights. Just happened in September 2024. Look up ODI 11621902 at NHTSA ↗
2024-11	2	None	ODI 11626344 ACTIVE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER failed while driving. 2012 with 114,000 miles on it. Brand new engine and transmission installed from prior recalls. Hyundai dealership said it was covered under anything and would cost $5K to get fixed. Look up ODI 11626344 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11627450 · 125,000 mi The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that various functions on the steering wheel including the horn, cruise control, and other electrical functions; all failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that a warranty had been placed on the vehicle for the clock spring which they linked to the failure. The steering wheel also began to stick soon after the diagnosis. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the dealer could not provide an appointment unti… Look up ODI 11627450 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	3	None	ODI 11629465 Car engine light is flashing Look up ODI 11629465 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11631082 Oil consumption engine issues Look up ODI 11631082 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11632938 In October of 2023, I was driving my 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to the laundry mat about a quarter of a mile from my home. I stopped at a stop light and all of a sudden, a warning sound burst from my dasher board. The message stated, "Hybrid Warning-DO NOT DRIVE: CHECK BRAKES". The brakes completely stopped working, the pedal was to the floor and the accelerator was stalling. After managing to get the vehicle back to my home, naturally I went to the Dealership (Langdale Hyundai of Valdosta) and informed them of the issue. They informed me there… Look up ODI 11632938 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	3	None	ODI 11633640 I took the car to the dealer because the codes was reading engine assembly issues. I took it to the dealer and they stated it was the knock sensor and they got it approved to replace it now they saying it's the engine and it was denied. I just got the engine from the dealership in 2020 Look up ODI 11633640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11634019 Car went complete stall after a warning light came off “Hybrid System Warning - Check Brakes” I am completely braked, but when I slowly releasing the brake pedal, there’s was a loud grinding noice and the wheels wouldn’t go forward at all, so I have to step on the brake again . I got stuck IN THE MIDDLE of the road and couldn’t park on the right curb since the car randomly got stalled completely. It took almost 40mins for the warning issue to go away and the car went back to normal. However, IT’S COMPLETELY A SAFETY ISSUE for the car to rand… Look up ODI 11634019 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11635770 I’ve been having issues with my Gas Gauge not recognizing how much gas I have in my car. I can fill my tank up, and the gas light constantly stays on. I’ve been looking online and came across other Hyundai owners having the same problem. I also have been having what seems to be an electrical issue where my passenger door, does not open and it’s intermittent which also seems to be connected to why my car ceiling light won’t turn on all the time. Lastly, I have to constantly change the head light bulbs and the break light bulb. I’ve owned my car… Look up ODI 11635770 at NHTSA ↗
2025-02	3	None	ODI 11640031 We received a recall letter for 198 and 251. We called and made the appointment for September 9, 2024. We took the car at Five Star Hyundai of Macon. 3010 Riverside DR. Macon, GA 31210. Phone: [phone removed]. We called in October to check on our vehicle status, so they are still working on it. We called back again because they didn't communicate well with customers and told us the car was ready. We went to the dealership to pick the car and when we got in the car to leave, without doing anything, the brake light came on and didn't move. We we… Look up ODI 11640031 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11641597 Engine suddenly shut off middle of the road while driving and will not restart. No warning lights came on prior to the engine failure. My family safety was put at risk since engine shut off middle of the road and I had to push it to the corner lane. Just imagine if I was on the middle lane on a highway when this happened. Alternator, battery was checked by a mechanic...no issue. Look up ODI 11641597 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11645253 When driving. Slow down to turn or to use round about car goes into EV. When i go to accelerate the gas motor will not re engage and the hybrid alarm system will go off. I lose all power to go any where. I have to pull over shut my car off give it a min then restart so the motor will come back on so i can drive again. I have to do this mulitple time in a 20 mile drive. Look up ODI 11645253 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	1	None	ODI 11647096 Engine oil level goes low very soon after an oil change less than 1000 miles driven and oil becomes black on dip stick when checking the oil level in between oil changes and there is no noticeable oil leaks. At one point the oil level was below the low level indicator on dip stick. Look up ODI 11647096 at NHTSA ↗
2025-04	5	None	ODI 11652424 Unknown Cought fire under the hood was engulfed within minutes Look up ODI 11652424 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11654369 On [XXX] at approximately [XXX], my [XXX] Daughter was using my car to go to work. When she called us and informed my husband that the car did not start. At that point he asked to video call him so that he can visually see what was going on. She was directed to turn on the car again at and that point, the car started then smoke was noticed from coming out of the hood. My daughter managed to open the hood where flames emerged from the center of the engine. She then ran in the house to get a fire extinguisher and managed to put it out and it … Look up ODI 11654369 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11654821 · 128,000 mi The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed, before the engine seized. The contact stated that unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle several times; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf… Look up ODI 11654821 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	1	None	ODI 11661998 Hybrid system malfunction Do not Drive warning light comes on while driving and stalls out the car Look up ODI 11661998 at NHTSA ↗
2025-06	2	None	ODI 11666360 Butts County Fire and Emergency Services made a report about the car catching on fire. There was an electrical problem and/or the engine caught on fire. My son’s fingers got burned and he was taking to the emergency room. Further neurological damage done to all of his finger tips. No warning car just blew up in fire. My son’s fingers could have died during the car fire. Look up ODI 11666360 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11668715 While driving on the highway with my two minor children, my vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. I lost power in the middle of traffic, which was extremely dangerous , we were nearly rear-ended and had to coast to the shoulder. The check engine light had been on for some time prior to the incident, but there were no other warning messages. After being towed, the car would not start again, even after attempting to jump-start it. A mechanic inspected it and believes the engine is seized. I later discovered that my 2012 Sonata is equipped wi… Look up ODI 11668715 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	5	None	ODI 11671946 I drive a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited. After a recent fill-up, I began experiencing delayed acceleration, engine hesitation, and what appears to be misfiring, especially at low throttle. Most notably, the brake lights stay illuminated even when the car is turned off, which drains the battery and poses a major safety hazard. I scanned the vehicle with an OBD-II scanner and received code P0504, which points to a brake light switch malfunction. I also noticed that pressing the start button with my foot off the brake still starts the engine instead… Look up ODI 11671946 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11672813 On [XXX] while driving approximately 1.5 hours away from home, a warning message appeared on my dashboard stating: “Hybrid System Warning. Stop and Do Not Drive.” I immediately pulled over and contacted my insurance company, who arranged for the vehicle to be towed to the nearest authorized Hyundai dealership (Thomas Hyundai in Cumberland). The warning clearly indicated that it was not safe to continue driving. Later, I found out that the issue reported (recall 198) have presented cases ending with fire of the engine. It is critical to mention… Look up ODI 11672813 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11673042 I started the car, put it into gear and then the breaks wouldn’t work. The car dash said something like check breaks hybrid system failure do not drive. There is not recall on my car but the Hyundai service department doesn’t know how to fix it. This is the second time it’s happened. I’m scared to drive it. Please investigate! Look up ODI 11673042 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	3	None	ODI 11680813 I was driving I seen smoke then full flames on my windshield and I tried to stop and put my car in park to get out but my brakes stopped working and I couldn’t get the gear in park so I opened the driver door and had to jump out of the car .I had an engine replacement a year before for it being recalled and police and firefighters were on scene after incident Look up ODI 11680813 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11681953 I bought car octv230th little after month as driving engine failure occurred had towed to dealership and they sent to authorized hyndai dealership for the extended warranty campaign. That garage acknowledged problems with the cars engine stating rod bearing clearance and the engine had to be replaced then charged me denied the extended warranty they initially said would classify for. I couldn't keep up with traffic and was very busy almost cause a crash. Look up ODI 11681953 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11682535 This is the first time I have an engine failure. I drove my car 3 min before merging into the route 1 highway. In approximately 800 feet, my car went haywire, all lights in the dashboard went ON, the steering wheel got stiff, and the car speed dropped off, I almost got rear-ended. I made an effort to pull over to the break lane. The car shut off and I could not get it to start. I opened the hood, a light smoke was coming out of the engine. I left it open to make sure it doesn't get worse. After 10 min, a State trooper stopped by to check on m… Look up ODI 11682535 at NHTSA ↗
2025-09	5	None	ODI 11684592 Airbags failed to deploy. I was involved in a hit and run accident. Vehicle has not been inspected. I had a recall done on it with paperwork confirming it was fixed. I have 4 herniated discs in my back and neck. Look up ODI 11684592 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11685368 With no warning my car left me sit on the side of the road and when started the engine made an awful knocking noise. Hyundai denied to replace the engine despite there being at least 2 engine recalls. When I asked why they said it was due to no maintenance records so I provided them with maintenance records like they requested and then they deny it again and say they aren’t replacing the engine because the problem with my engine had nothing to do with the 2 engine recalls my vehicle IS affected by. Look up ODI 11685368 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11688031 My 2012 Hyundai Sonata originally had its engine replaced under Hyundai’s recall (NHTSA Recall #17V226000) due to the Theta II GDI engine defect. The replacement engine was installed by the dealership as part of the recall. However, the replacement engine has now failed after only ~50,000 miles, exhibiting the same issues (engine knocking, stalling, and eventual failure). This occurred despite proper maintenance and care. The dealership contacted Hyundai, and I also contacted Hyundai Consumer Affairs directly. Both refused to replace or assis… Look up ODI 11688031 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	9	None	ODI 11690830 · 100,000 mi The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V934000 (Engine, Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after five minutes. The engine and the ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the maintenance records were needed. The cont… Look up ODI 11690830 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11691470 Driving came to a stop ,light turned green made a U-turn to go to the gas station heard a pop noise smoke came from inside the car tried stopping it but the brake pedal sunk into the ground pressed my emergency brake it was seized wouldn’t go down (never had that issue my brakes always work ) I smelled brake fluid and seen the abs light on the dash then the power started to go out and my girlfriend almost got trapped in the car Look up ODI 11691470 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11692347 My car has a problem whith the break lamps, the sockets that hold the bulbs are melting and they have deformed making it hard to replace the fused bulbs. Also the brake light stay on even after the engine is off draining the Battery and causing a short circuit. Look up ODI 11692347 at NHTSA ↗
2025-11	3	None	ODI 11700126 The engine in my Hyundai Sonata (replacement engine VIN [XXX] ) experienced a complete internal failure. The component that failed is the 2.4L Theta II GDI engine, which is known for issues related to metal debris, oil restriction, rod bearing wear, and resulting piston and compression failure. The failed engine is currently at the dealership (Carolina Hyundai) and is available for inspection upon request. My safety was put at risk because the engine lost power unexpectedly, ran extremely rough, and became inoperable. A sudden loss of power wh… Look up ODI 11700126 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11701056 Noticed there’s a crack on the passenger side dashboard of the car that’s about 12 inches long. From what I read this could cause issues with any possible airbag deployment. Look up ODI 11701056 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11701989 Based on what I experienced, the fire appears to have resulted from an internal mechanical or electrical failure that occurred without warning while the vehicle was in motion. No prior issues or dashboard alerts were present at the time, and there was no external impact or damage that could explain the fire. Look up ODI 11701989 at NHTSA ↗
2025-12	3	None	ODI 11702697 · 136,000 mi The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving to her residence at unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly caught fire while making a U-turn. The brakes and emergency brake were inoperable. The seatbelt was inoperable. The driver jumped out of the window. A pedestrian attempted to alert her of the fire. The vehicle exploded after exiting the vehicle. The contact sustained an injury to her leg, but no medical attention was provided. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. There was no r… Look up ODI 11702697 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703047 The vehicle dashboard is severely cracked. It doesn’t appear to be from wear and tear. Look up ODI 11703047 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11707491 · 158,000 mi The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, which required the oil reservoir to be refilled after 3-4 weeks. Additionally, there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to Jiffy Lube for a top off, the mechanic would inform the contact that the oil reservoir was empty and needed to be refilled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileag… Look up ODI 11707491 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	1	None	ODI 11711709 Unknown, my ESP KEEPS Coming trying to see if it’s recall Look up ODI 11711709 at NHTSA ↗
2026-02	4	None	ODI 11715039 · 130,000 mi The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check brake and "Hybrid System Warning Safely Stop - Do Not Drive" messages were displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and the contact replaced the hydraulic pressure units and hydraulic unit assemblies (HECU/ABS modules). The contact stated that after the repairs, the failure returned approximately 30,000 miles later. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided w… Look up ODI 11715039 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11716306 My 2012 Hyundai Sonata recently had an engine replacement completed under a Hyundai recall. Immediately after the recall repair, the vehicle began shaking while driving, produced a burning smell, and the air conditioning stopped working, none of which occurred prior to the recall repair. These symptoms started immediately after the engine replacement, indicating a possible improper or unsafe installation. I believe the vehicle is unsafe to drive due to the burning smell and shaking. I contacted Hyundai Customer Service and was told the issue … Look up ODI 11716306 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11720161 · 237,532 mi Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that the mileage on the title was discovered to be 98,000. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 99,000; however, a Carfax Report indicated that the mileage was 237,532. Look up ODI 11720161 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	4	None	ODI 11722537 Painting chipping on front top car... Seatbelt don't fasten all the time...Lights are dim. Look up ODI 11722537 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11726267 While I was driving my car wouldn’t go no higher than 60mph and kept dropping speed but I came to a stop and when I stopped the car was smoking. I heard knocking noise and rumbling noise on the passenger side. It wouldn’t start again Look up ODI 11726267 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11726701 While driving, the vehicle experienced sudden engine malfunction. The car entered limp mode, lost power, and produced a loud knocking noise from the engine. The failure occurred without warning and created a safety risk because the vehicle could not accelerate properly in traffic. This increased the risk of being rear-ended or unable to move out of dangerous situations. The issue appears to involve the engine (possible internal failure). The vehicle is currently at an authorized dealership and is available for inspection upon request. The pr… Look up ODI 11726701 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	5	None	ODI 11728889 I purchased a used 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Within about 2 weeks it broke down while I was in the far left lane of the freeway. The car suddenly stopped accelerating and made a very loud knocking noise. Thankfully I was able to put on my hazards and make it to the right shoulder without getting into an accident but as soon as I pulled over it shut off and the panel lights all came on. Evidently there was a recall on an engine rod and the previous owners advised they were not aware of it. Hyundai has declined the repair on the recalled engine severa… Look up ODI 11728889 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11729048 Vehicle: 2012 Hyundai Sonata Incident Date: August 14, 2024 Location: [XXX] Description of the Problem: The vehicle experienced a sudden and catastrophic fire without warning while in normal use. There were no prior warning lights, messages, or symptoms before the incident. The failure appears to have originated from the electrical system and/or engine (exact cause UNKNOWN), which resulted in the vehicle igniting unexpectedly. Safety Risk: This failure created an immediate and life-threatening safety hazard to all occupants. The vehicle cau… Look up ODI 11729048 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11731186 · 127,819 mi The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side seat belt unexpectedly detached. Several attempts were needed to secure the seat belt while driving. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s seat belt became inoperable and failed to latch properly. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was also contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fail… Look up ODI 11731186 at NHTSA ↗
2026-05	1	None	ODI 11735237 p1326, rod bearing failure and seizure of motor without warning. Look up ODI 11735237 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	5	None	ODI 11742366 While merging onto the interstate my vehicle suffered sudden loss of motive power. All dash lights illuminated ,engine shut off instantly with no prior knock or warning.vehicle will not crank or restart.push button start activates accessories only .This matches TSB 22-EM-003H for connecting rod bearing seizure.No crash occured because I was able to coast to shoulder but loss of power steering/brakes at highway speed created a dangerous situation. Look up ODI 11742366 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11742443 Vehicle experienced sudden loss of motive power while merging onto interstate I accelerated to enter traffic and all dashboard warning lights illuminated at once. Engine shut off immediately with no prior knocking,smoke, or warning. Car coasted to shoulder with complete loss of power steering and power brakes. After incident vehicle will not crank or restart , push -button start activates accessories but engine does not turn over when brake is pressed. Vehicle has Campaign 953\Knock Sensor Detection system update completed on October 14 2020. T… Look up ODI 11742443 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11744264 UNKNOWN Car was driving fine no warning lights and the car died. tried to stat back up and engine wiring harness on top of motor caught on fire. Look up ODI 11744264 at NHTSA ↗
2026-07	5	None	ODI 11750478 As I was merging onto the interstate I put my foot on the gas pedal to give it a little more gas then usual to get pulled out and all of a sudden all the lights on the dash board illuminated and it slowly lost all power I was able to move it out of the road ... There was no loud ,knocking or ticking noises prior to this happening there was no type of any kind of warning .. my car is the push start button so after the car died completely I hit the push button and all the lights on the dash came on the radio worked and everything else seemed to … Look up ODI 11750478 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11752062 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11752062 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11753470 Diagnosed 07/20/2026 with catastrophic oil ring failure requiring engine replacement. Engine can stall due to oil degradation/absence of causing uncontrolled vehicle handling and fire. This would put myself and others at risk. It has been diagnosed at dealership. Complaint Narrative: The subject vehicle is experiencing its third total engine failure due to an inherent manufacturing and design defect, presenting a severe and repeating highway safety hazard. The original factory engine failed catastrophically in 2015 at 116,440 miles and was rep… Look up ODI 11753470 at NHTSA ↗
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	1	None	ODI 11767119 The passenger side curtain and front airbags popped with no crash or reason, yes Hyundai will be able to inspect upon pick up. My safety risk was fortunately at minimal during times of explosion because I had just parked the vehicle when curtain side air bags went off first then slowly reserving when the front passenger side air bags went off good thing I wasn’t on highway going highway speeds. The manufacturer said some one will reach out to me in 2 business days. No there were no warnings lights or anything Look up ODI 11767119 at NHTSA ↗

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 57 complaints · 2023: 66 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	23	39	57
2023	21	40	66

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	92	0	1
2023	81	0	6

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine	Steering	Electrical System	Air Bags	Service Brakes	Unknown Or Other	Exterior Lighting	Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine	—	15 ODI 10684178 · 21,348 mi EARLIER THAT DAY THE WRENCH WAS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD, BUT IT DISAPPEARED. I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 15-20 MPH AND THE SCREEN READ "WARNING! DO NOT DRIVE! IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO ? I CAN'T REMEMBER" IT STARTED TO FREEZE THE DRIVING. THEN I PARKED IT AND IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND HPCU. IT SCARES ME TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WAS ON THE FREEWAY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR APRIL 20, 2014 AND NOW CAN JUST GET 2/3'S WHAT I PAID FOR IT. SAD, BUT TRUE. WHEN I GET SOM… Look up ODI 10684178 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10748631 · 136,564 mi ON AUGUST 7, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 PM, I WAS COMING BACK FROM RUNNING AN ERRAND WITH MY 16-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR WITH ME. I MADE A RIGHT-HAND TURN WHEN SUDDENLY, ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. ADDITIONALLY, I LOST ALL POWER STEERING, ETC. I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED BY A PICKUP TRUCK THAT WAS FOLLOWING ME. I TURNED OFF THE CAR, LET IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, AND STARTED IT UP AGAIN. THE CAR SEEMED FINE AT THAT POINT, A… Look up ODI 10748631 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10913728 · 58,000 mi WHILE DRIVING MY 2012 SONATA (PURCHASED AT FREEMAN HYUNDAI IN IRVING, TX) IT STARTED TO HAVE LOOSE STEERING THEN STARTED TO HESITATE FREQUENTLY. WHILE DRIVING IT STARTED TO HESITATE AND A CYCLIC KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE ENSUED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. DROVE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE STEERING WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF. WAS ALSO TOLD THE OIL HAD METAL SHAVINGS WHICH WAS EFFECTING THE MOTOR. THE CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE OIL CHANGES WERE NOT D… Look up ODI 10913728 at NHTSA ↗	71 ODI 10553823 · 51,284 mi WALKED OUT OF STORE I HAD BEEN SHOPPING IN FOR OVER AN HOUR AND CAR WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR EXPLAINED IT AS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT STARTED AT THE MAIN ENGINE WIRE HARNESS AND MELTED THE TUBING/WIRING ALL THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOWN NEAR PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND THE MELTING WIRES/TUBING/RUBBER DRIPPED AND IGNITED ON A PILE OF LEAVES UNDERNEATH THE CAR IN THE PARKING SPACE. THE RESULTING FIRE AND ELECTRICAL BURN MELTED ALL RUBBER PLASTIC,EXTERNAL BELTS, WIRE HARNESS, FRONT BUMPER, INTAKE MANIFOLD AND ANY PLASTIC RUBBER,FLU… Look up ODI 10553823 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10563187 · 26,993 mi UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES AND PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO PREVENT SHOOTING INTO A INTERSECTION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY THREW A NUMBER OF CODES, AND A ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM CONDITION CODE, CHECK ENGINE CODE.... DEALER TELLS ME WHEN UNLOADED OFF THE TOW-TRUCK THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AFTER 6 DAYS OF HAVING THE CAR THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER IS TELLING ME NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. TR Look up ODI 10563187 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10651334 THE CAR HESITATES DURING START UP! I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE SHOP APPROX 9 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE CAR. THIS LAST TIME (APPROX 30K MILES) THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NORMAL. I AM AFRAID THIS CAR IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN! TR Look up ODI 10651334 at NHTSA ↗	21 ODI 10862089 · 47,000 mi RECALL CAMPAIGN 132. VEHICLE STALLED/LOCKED UP CAUSING A COLLISION WITH HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE. Look up ODI 10862089 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10939462 · 75,000 mi DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO THEM...? ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN RECONNECTS TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TR Look up ODI 10939462 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10945390 TAKATA RECALL??? 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA AIR BAGS NOT WORKING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN MY 2012 SONATA (BOUGHT BRAND NEW) STAYS ON. MY CONCERN INITIALLY WAS THAT THE BAGS WOULD DEPLOY SPONTANEOUSLY BUT WHEN TAKEN INTO DEALER, I WAS TOLD "THEY WOULD NOT DEPLOY AT ALL - EVEN IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT." THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURE'S DEFECT. COULD THIS BE UNDER THE TAKATA RECAL? . Look up ODI 10945390 at NHTSA ↗	30 ODI 10583362 WHEN I APPLIED BREAK MY RPM IDLE GOES UP. I DON'T KNOW IF THAT IS SAFE I SHOW IN OTHER CAR RPM GOES DOWN. I TOOK TO DEALER GOT OIL CHANGE. AND I ASKED WHY THIS HAPPENS. HE TOLD ME TO CHACK ECO SYSTEM. I CHACK ECO SYSTEM IT WAS ON OFF POSTION. I ASK HIM WHEN I BOUGHT CAR I NEVER SHOW RPM GO UP WHEN I HATE BREAK. THERE NO ENGINE SING COMESUP ON DASHBOARD EITHER. THIS REALLY SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY FAMILY. RPM SHOULD NOT GO UP WHEN U HATE BREAKS. IT'S SHOULD BRING RPM DOWN. RPM SHOULD GO UP WHEN U HATE GAS PADEL. I GET THIS. BUT WHEN I GO TO ANY… Look up ODI 10583362 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10605525 · 39,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING AND TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE IN HER RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT FELL WHICH CAUSED HER TO SCRAPE HER CHIN NEEDING 10 STITCHES. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE AND THE POLICE ATTEMPTED TO PIECE TOGETHER THE SCENARIO, THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK, WHEN SHE TURNED IT OFF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE COULD BE PUT I… Look up ODI 10605525 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10761227 · 8,000 mi ON MORE THAN A DOZEN OCCASIONS SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS NEGLECTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE HAS SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER WAS BARELY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL; ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE REAR ENDED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS FOR THE ISSUES; OF WHICH THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLICATED. BOTH DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL BEHAVIOR FOR THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO… Look up ODI 10761227 at NHTSA ↗	34 ODI 10821857 · 73,000 mi 1/23/2016 8:02 AM I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING HER 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA ON THE I-95 IN SOUTH FLORIDA ON THE WAY TO WORK GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, WHEN SHE WENT TO ACCELERATE TO OVERTAKE A CAR DRIVING SLOWER. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WENT ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST ACCELERATION POWER AND THE SPEED DROPPED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 40 MPH. WHEN THE SPEED REACHED 40 MPH, SHE COULD NOT ACCELERATE ANYMORE AND HENCE QUICKLY PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (UPON MY REQUEST). DUE TO THE HEAVY TRAFFIC, SHE WAS EXTREMELY L… Look up ODI 10821857 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10887770 I WRITING BECAUSE I AM HAVING ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE. IT WILL NOT CRANK. THE BATTERY IS NOT DEAD BECAUSE THE LIGHTS, RADIO COMES ON, IT WILL NOT CRANK AT ALL I HAVE A PUSH BOTTON ONE. I TOOK IT FOR A OIL CHANGE ON JULY 15 2016 AND HAD TO PAY A EXTRA $75.00 FOR AIR FILTER CHANGE. NOW BEFORE I GOT THE OIL CHANGE MY CAR WAS FINE. SO ON MONDAY 18, 2016 LEAVING THE RESTAURANT MY CAR WILL NOT START.I PRESS THE BOTTON AND NOTHING HAPPEN I SMELL AND SAW SMOKE. LEFT UP THE HOOD NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. I READ ON MEDIA NETWORK, SO MANY PEOPLE HAVING P… Look up ODI 10887770 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10905987 · 102,101 mi THE CAR TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE CAR ALSO HESITATES, AND IT IS A LOUD ROARING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE ISSUES OCCUR WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY, IN MOTION, AND ON THE CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY. WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKE THE CAR CUTS OFF. Look up ODI 10905987 at NHTSA ↗	10 ODI 10939462 · 75,000 mi DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO THEM...? ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN RECONNECTS TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TR Look up ODI 10939462 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11011640 MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT A SHOP BEING LOOKED AT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING IT AND IT STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND AND DIED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE CONSTANT LIGHTING ISSUES WHERE I HAVE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS EVERY MONTH TO 2 MONTHS. LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM ALL THE TIME. IT HAS A CLICKING SOUND THAT NEVER GOES AWAY. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS CAR. I OWE 2 MORE YEARS ON THIS CAR AND I'M AFRAID IT'S NOT GOING TO MAKE IT. I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION TO WORK NOW AND I MAY BE AT RISK OF LOSING BOTH JOBS I HAVE. I'… Look up ODI 11011640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11133236 · 191,000 mi FIRST ISSUE OCCURRED IN MY JOB'S PARKING LOT ,AS I TRIED TO CRANK MY CAR IT MADE A ROARING START AND DIDN'T WANT TO STAY ON. CUT THE CAR OFF, CHECKED OIL. THERE WAS BARELY ANY ON THE STICK (JUST GOT AN OIL CHANGE ON 09/21/18 AT HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP). ADDED 2 QTS HAD MOM DRIVE TO DEALERSHIP PER SERVICEMAN REQUEST. THEY CHANGED MY OIL AND INFORMED MY MOM OF AN ONGOING ISSUE. WELL GET OFF HEADED HOME, ON REGULAR COUNTY ROAD HEADLIGHTS FLASHED OFF AND ON ALONE WITH RADIO CONSOLE. PULLED OVER LIGHTS STAYED ON, BUT I NOTICE TAILLIGHT THAT HAS BEEN REP… Look up ODI 11133236 at NHTSA ↗	34 ODI 10650439 · 32,000 mi SMELL OF GAS, THIS CAR HAVE HAD 2 MOTOR REPLACED ONE IN JUNE 2014/ 2ND IN AUGUST 2014 AND NOW A THIRD IN OCT 23, FILLED THE CAR UP WITH GAS, GOT ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR STARTED CUTTING BACK, BIG CLOUDS OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE REAR END, BLACK SUTT ON THE EXHAUST PIPES.THE CAR PUTTER ON THE INTERSTATE, HAD TO GET OFF THE ROAD CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE TRY TO STEER TO SAFETY, ONCE CAR SHUT DOWN IT BECAME HARD TO CONTROL, WENT OTHER THE SIDE OF RODE, HIT A WATER PIPE LINE, CAR NEVER CRANK AFTER THAT. HAD TO BE TOWED TO HYUNDAI DEALER SHIP. THIS IS T… Look up ODI 10650439 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10761227 · 8,000 mi ON MORE THAN A DOZEN OCCASIONS SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS NEGLECTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE HAS SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER WAS BARELY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL; ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE REAR ENDED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS FOR THE ISSUES; OF WHICH THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLICATED. BOTH DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL BEHAVIOR FOR THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO… Look up ODI 10761227 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10779939 · 55,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THERE WAS STRONG ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD TAKE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. Look up ODI 10779939 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	15 ODI 10684178 · 21,348 mi EARLIER THAT DAY THE WRENCH WAS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD, BUT IT DISAPPEARED. I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 15-20 MPH AND THE SCREEN READ "WARNING! DO NOT DRIVE! IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO ? I CAN'T REMEMBER" IT STARTED TO FREEZE THE DRIVING. THEN I PARKED IT AND IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND HPCU. IT SCARES ME TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WAS ON THE FREEWAY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR APRIL 20, 2014 AND NOW CAN JUST GET 2/3'S WHAT I PAID FOR IT. SAD, BUT TRUE. WHEN I GET SOM… Look up ODI 10684178 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10748631 · 136,564 mi ON AUGUST 7, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 PM, I WAS COMING BACK FROM RUNNING AN ERRAND WITH MY 16-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR WITH ME. I MADE A RIGHT-HAND TURN WHEN SUDDENLY, ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. ADDITIONALLY, I LOST ALL POWER STEERING, ETC. I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY, BUT ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED BY A PICKUP TRUCK THAT WAS FOLLOWING ME. I TURNED OFF THE CAR, LET IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, AND STARTED IT UP AGAIN. THE CAR SEEMED FINE AT THAT POINT, A… Look up ODI 10748631 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10913728 · 58,000 mi WHILE DRIVING MY 2012 SONATA (PURCHASED AT FREEMAN HYUNDAI IN IRVING, TX) IT STARTED TO HAVE LOOSE STEERING THEN STARTED TO HESITATE FREQUENTLY. WHILE DRIVING IT STARTED TO HESITATE AND A CYCLIC KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE ENSUED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. DROVE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE STEERING WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF. WAS ALSO TOLD THE OIL HAD METAL SHAVINGS WHICH WAS EFFECTING THE MOTOR. THE CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE OIL CHANGES WERE NOT D… Look up ODI 10913728 at NHTSA ↗	—	19 ODI 10513517 · 22,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND SLOWING TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FAILED. I LOST THE POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND GAS. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE CONSOLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO ALLOW THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN - IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED, OR IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN CROSSING THE ROAD, THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH, MUCH WORSE. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED, I PUT IT IN PARK AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. I TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF P… Look up ODI 10513517 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10533540 · 52,151 mi WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 77 NORTH BOUND IN NORTH CAROLINA I NOTICED THE PASSENGER SAFETY SEAT BELT LIGHT WAS FLICKERING BUT THERE WAS NO ONE OR NOTHING ON THE SEAT TO WARRANT THE LIGHT TURNING ON. SO I REACHED OVER AND SNAPPED THE SEAT BELT IN AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. ABOUT 10 MILES AFTERWARDS THE EPS LIGHT STARTS FLICKING AS WELL AS THE BRAKE INDICATOR ON THE DASH, NEXT THING YOU KNOW THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND POWER STEERING GOES STIFF. I MANAGE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AVOIDING GETTING STRUCK BY A CAR OR TRUCK AND I AM NOT ABLE TO TURN … Look up ODI 10533540 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10554672 I HAVE HAD ISSUES GALORE WITH MY CAR SINCE THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. FIRST ISSUE AND STILL IS JUST GAVE UP ON BRINGING IT BACK WAS THE STEERING THAT DRIFTED. THEN I HAD A SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT MADE A LOUD NOISE. I ALSO HAVE A SOUND COMING FROM THE SUN ROOF. AFTER THAT I HAD A OIL LEAK IN IT'S FIRST YEAR. MY RADIO WENT OUT, MY DRIVER WINDOW STOP WORKING. MY TURBO QUIT ON ME. BATTERY DIED. I WAS STRANDED BY THE CAR 3 TIMES. IT WOULD TURN OVER FAST BUT NOT CRANK. I CALLED ROAD SIDE ON ONE OF THOSE. MY AIR BAG LIGHTS … Look up ODI 10554672 at NHTSA ↗	11 ODI 10554672 I HAVE HAD ISSUES GALORE WITH MY CAR SINCE THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. FIRST ISSUE AND STILL IS JUST GAVE UP ON BRINGING IT BACK WAS THE STEERING THAT DRIFTED. THEN I HAD A SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT MADE A LOUD NOISE. I ALSO HAVE A SOUND COMING FROM THE SUN ROOF. AFTER THAT I HAD A OIL LEAK IN IT'S FIRST YEAR. MY RADIO WENT OUT, MY DRIVER WINDOW STOP WORKING. MY TURBO QUIT ON ME. BATTERY DIED. I WAS STRANDED BY THE CAR 3 TIMES. IT WOULD TURN OVER FAST BUT NOT CRANK. I CALLED ROAD SIDE ON ONE OF THOSE. MY AIR BAG LIGHTS … Look up ODI 10554672 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10895330 · 82,000 mi LAST WEEK, MY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE EPS DASHBOARD TROUBLE LIGHT AS WELL AS THE AIRBAG AND ESC LAMPS ALL ILLUMINATED AT THE SAME TIME. THANKFULLY, THERE WAS LIGHT TRAFFIC AT THE TIME SO WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE TO REGAIN MY COMPOSURE. USING EXTREME CAUTION, I DROVE THE NEXT FEW MILES BACK HOME CAREFULLY AVOIDING ANY SUDDEN SITUATIONS WHERE I WAS FORCED TO MAKE SHARP TURNS. I HAD AN EXTREMELY HARD TIME STEERING. YESTERDAY, I TOOK THE VEH INTO TH… Look up ODI 10895330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11016569 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL RELATED REPAIRS. LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE SEAT BELT, POWER STEERING, AND AIRBAG RECALLS. JS Look up ODI 11016569 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10507430 · 21,000 mi THERE ARE ACTUALLY 2 ISSUES GOING ON. FIRST OFF, I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2011 (TO REPLACE A GM LEMON) AND EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE, IT HAS PULLED TO THE RIGHT. SECOND ISSUE, I LEFT WORK PULLING ONTO THE ROAD, DROVE A COUPLE OF BLOCKS WHEN TRAFFIC HAD STOPPED AT THE UPCOMING LIGHT; THEREFORE I HAD NOT COMPLETELY BUILT UP SPEED TO THE SPEED LIMIT (40) WHEN I HAD TO STOP. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND DID NOT COMPLETELY STOP BEFORE HITTING THE TOYOTA 4RUNNER IN FRONT OF ME, I FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON ICE. WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES, … Look up ODI 10507430 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10513517 · 22,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND SLOWING TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FAILED. I LOST THE POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND GAS. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE CONSOLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO ALLOW THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN - IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED, OR IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN CROSSING THE ROAD, THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH, MUCH WORSE. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED, I PUT IT IN PARK AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. I TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF P… Look up ODI 10513517 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11175828 · 78,534 mi THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED A STALLED ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CAR COASTED, DESPITE REPEATED BRAKING ATTEMPTS, AND JUMPED A CURB AND STOPPED WHEN IT RAN OVER ONTO A PERSON'S LAWN. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STEER AND STOP MULTIPLE TIMES. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE TWO DRIVER SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE CAR WILL BE TOWED TO A DEALER. A POLICE REPORT WAS ISSUED. Look up ODI 11175828 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10725712 · 12,000 mi THE FRONT-END WILL WOBBLE AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, AROUND 25 & 45 MPH. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES NOW. FIRST, THEY FIXED THE ALIGNMENT. NEXT, THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DETECT ANYTHING WRONG. THIRDLY, I DROVE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, AND HE IMMEDIATELY DETECTED A PROBLEM. HE HAD THE FRONT 2 TIRES REPLACED, WITH ALLEVIATED THE PROBLEM FOR A TIME, BUT WITHIN A COUPLE WEEKS, THE WOBBLE COULD BE FELT EASILY AGAIN, AT THE SAME SPEEDS AS BEFORE. Look up ODI 10725712 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10910450 · 60,000 mi VEHICLE HAS LOOSE STEERING, VIBRATING AND MAKES ODD NOISE WHEN ACCELERATED Look up ODI 10910450 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11268779 · 125,521 mi WAS CHANGING LANES AND TRIED TO PICK UP SPEED. AT WHICH POINT MY ENGINE LOCKED UP AND NO LONGER TURN OVER. THIS CAUSED MY POWER STEERING TO FAIL, BRAKES TO BE APPLIED DESPITE ME NOT PRESSING THEM. THEN MY CAR BEGAN TO SMELL LIKE IT WAS BURNING. I WAS GOING 50 ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THIS ACCRUED DURING RUSH HOUR. Look up ODI 11268779 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 10930043 · 90,000 mi THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BECOME VERY LOOSENED. WHEN DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THE STEERING COLUMN WILL POP AND JERK IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AND SOMETIMES CAUSE MY CAR TO STEER IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE MANUFACTURING COULD HAVE BEEN EITHER IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT COULD SUDDENLY CAUSE ME TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER MY VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WITH A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY AND DEATH. HYUNDAI (HOME… Look up ODI 10930043 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10935180 · 70,000 mi ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO I STARTED TO HAVE A LOUD CLUNKING SOUNDS WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. IT SOUNDED LIKE A KNOCKING AND IT IS ACTUALLY PRETTY LOUD. IT AFFECTS THE STEERING OF THE CAR AND SHAKES THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE POINT IT IS NOT COMFORTABLE TO DRIVE OVER 50 MPH. IN CALIFORNIA, IF I DRIVE 50 ON THE HIGHWAY I AM GOING TO GET RAMMED OFF THE ROAD. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH AND COME TO FIND OUT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY HYUNDAI SO THAT EVERYONE CAN DRIVE THEIR CA… Look up ODI 10935180 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10939948 · 60,000 mi THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FROM THE VERY BEGINNING. AS WELL AS THE HORRIBLE TICKING (CYLINDERS NOT INJECTORS!) MAINLY AT FIRST WAS THE RADIO WOULD GO OUT. WAS NOT EVEN A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, DEALERS ANSWER WAS TO "REMOVE THE FUSE AND PUSH BACK IN AND IT WILL WORK". SO I DID, SHADY BUT I DID. THEN CRUISE WOULD NOT WORK, WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT OFF VEHICLE THEN MAYBE IT WOULD WORK. NEXT MY CAR KEPT BURNING OUT HEADLAMPS. FRIGGIN EXPENSIVE (I USE SILVER SILVERSTAR ULTRA HEADLIGHTS FOR LONG TRIPS) I'M NOW ON MY 8TH SET. I EVEN … Look up ODI 10939948 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11193325 · 90,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAD AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT AND CONTAINED RUST AND CORROSION. ALSO, THE SOCKETS MELTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT HAD TO BE REMOVED TO PREVENT THE MIDDLE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FROM REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS OPERABLE, BUT EVENTUALLY SHORTED OUT AS WELL. THE CONTACT ORDERED REPLACEMENT TAIL LIGHTS THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD … Look up ODI 11193325 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11242739 · 113,520 mi I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID IT MAY BE WHEEL ALIGNMENT OR BALL POINT WHEN STEERING. I TOOK IT FOR A 2ND OPINION, AND THE SAME THING WAS STATED. I CALLED MY INSURANCE GEICO, AND THEY TOLD ME THER WAS A RECALL. Look up ODI 11242739 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11504671 Daughter was driving her car on interstate, doing 75, in the middle of traffic when the car would jerk and then loose power. The gas petal stopped working and the check engine light would come on. She had to make her way over to the shoulder, without causing an accident. Once car gets shut off and you wait a few minutes, you can start it and drive it home. This has happened about 4 times now. We are lucky that this hasn't caused an accident! This last time (yesterday), the check engine light stayed on and we were able to hook up the dianostic r… Look up ODI 11504671 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	71 ODI 10553823 · 51,284 mi WALKED OUT OF STORE I HAD BEEN SHOPPING IN FOR OVER AN HOUR AND CAR WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR EXPLAINED IT AS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT STARTED AT THE MAIN ENGINE WIRE HARNESS AND MELTED THE TUBING/WIRING ALL THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOWN NEAR PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND THE MELTING WIRES/TUBING/RUBBER DRIPPED AND IGNITED ON A PILE OF LEAVES UNDERNEATH THE CAR IN THE PARKING SPACE. THE RESULTING FIRE AND ELECTRICAL BURN MELTED ALL RUBBER PLASTIC,EXTERNAL BELTS, WIRE HARNESS, FRONT BUMPER, INTAKE MANIFOLD AND ANY PLASTIC RUBBER,FLU… Look up ODI 10553823 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10563187 · 26,993 mi UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES AND PUT CAR INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO PREVENT SHOOTING INTO A INTERSECTION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY THREW A NUMBER OF CODES, AND A ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM CONDITION CODE, CHECK ENGINE CODE.... DEALER TELLS ME WHEN UNLOADED OFF THE TOW-TRUCK THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AFTER 6 DAYS OF HAVING THE CAR THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER IS TELLING ME NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. TR Look up ODI 10563187 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10651334 THE CAR HESITATES DURING START UP! I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE SHOP APPROX 9 TIMES SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE CAR. THIS LAST TIME (APPROX 30K MILES) THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NORMAL. I AM AFRAID THIS CAR IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN! TR Look up ODI 10651334 at NHTSA ↗	19 ODI 10513517 · 22,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND SLOWING TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FAILED. I LOST THE POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND GAS. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE CONSOLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO ALLOW THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN - IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED, OR IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN CROSSING THE ROAD, THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH, MUCH WORSE. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED, I PUT IT IN PARK AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. I TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF P… Look up ODI 10513517 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10533540 · 52,151 mi WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 77 NORTH BOUND IN NORTH CAROLINA I NOTICED THE PASSENGER SAFETY SEAT BELT LIGHT WAS FLICKERING BUT THERE WAS NO ONE OR NOTHING ON THE SEAT TO WARRANT THE LIGHT TURNING ON. SO I REACHED OVER AND SNAPPED THE SEAT BELT IN AND THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. ABOUT 10 MILES AFTERWARDS THE EPS LIGHT STARTS FLICKING AS WELL AS THE BRAKE INDICATOR ON THE DASH, NEXT THING YOU KNOW THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND POWER STEERING GOES STIFF. I MANAGE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AVOIDING GETTING STRUCK BY A CAR OR TRUCK AND I AM NOT ABLE TO TURN … Look up ODI 10533540 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10554672 I HAVE HAD ISSUES GALORE WITH MY CAR SINCE THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. FIRST ISSUE AND STILL IS JUST GAVE UP ON BRINGING IT BACK WAS THE STEERING THAT DRIFTED. THEN I HAD A SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT MADE A LOUD NOISE. I ALSO HAVE A SOUND COMING FROM THE SUN ROOF. AFTER THAT I HAD A OIL LEAK IN IT'S FIRST YEAR. MY RADIO WENT OUT, MY DRIVER WINDOW STOP WORKING. MY TURBO QUIT ON ME. BATTERY DIED. I WAS STRANDED BY THE CAR 3 TIMES. IT WOULD TURN OVER FAST BUT NOT CRANK. I CALLED ROAD SIDE ON ONE OF THOSE. MY AIR BAG LIGHTS … Look up ODI 10554672 at NHTSA ↗	—	20 ODI 10554672 I HAVE HAD ISSUES GALORE WITH MY CAR SINCE THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. FIRST ISSUE AND STILL IS JUST GAVE UP ON BRINGING IT BACK WAS THE STEERING THAT DRIFTED. THEN I HAD A SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT MADE A LOUD NOISE. I ALSO HAVE A SOUND COMING FROM THE SUN ROOF. AFTER THAT I HAD A OIL LEAK IN IT'S FIRST YEAR. MY RADIO WENT OUT, MY DRIVER WINDOW STOP WORKING. MY TURBO QUIT ON ME. BATTERY DIED. I WAS STRANDED BY THE CAR 3 TIMES. IT WOULD TURN OVER FAST BUT NOT CRANK. I CALLED ROAD SIDE ON ONE OF THOSE. MY AIR BAG LIGHTS … Look up ODI 10554672 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10845628 · 92,222 mi MY CAR IS SLOWING DOWN WHILE I'M DRIVING AND IN ORDER TO PICK UP SPEED I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS AND PUT IT BACK ON TO ACCELERATE. I AM ALSO HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING MY BRAKE LIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE ALSO INCLUDES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SEAT BELT LIGHT, CHECK TIRE LIGHT AND TRUCK LIGHT ON WHEN IT IS NOT OPEN. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IS ALSO AFFECTING MY DOORS AND ALARM SYSTEM I.E. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY ONLY MANUAL WHEN IT SHOULD BE AUTOMATIC. Look up ODI 10845628 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11003230 FIRST THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY WHILE AT WORK DURING MY LUNCH BREAK WANTED TO LEVE THE FACILITY TO PURCHASE LUNCH AND WAS UNABLE TO. THE CAR WOULDNT START. IT SAID ON DASHBOARD EPS. TRIED CRANKING SEVERAL TIMES AFTERWARDS AND STILL NOTHING. Look up ODI 11003230 at NHTSA ↗	38 ODI 10513517 · 22,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND SLOWING TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FAILED. I LOST THE POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND GAS. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE CONSOLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO ALLOW THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN - IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED, OR IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN CROSSING THE ROAD, THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH, MUCH WORSE. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED, I PUT IT IN PARK AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. I TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF P… Look up ODI 10513517 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10811396 · 60,000 mi THE VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF LOSING POWER COMPLETELY. AT THIS POINT I AM UNABLE TO ENTER THE CAR WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY, YOU HAVE TO DO IT MANUALLY. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET. ONCE YOU PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE HORN/ALARM GOES OFF AND DOESN'T STOP. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE REVVING WHILE IT IS IN PARK. WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCE LITTLE POWER SURGES FROM THE CAR WHERE IT ACCELERATES WITH ME TRYING TO DO ANYTHING. THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER INSTANCE WHERE THE CAR WOULD NOT START ONCE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. ONCE DISENGAGED THE CAR STA… Look up ODI 10811396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10893706 · 86,000 mi CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK- WAS PARKED AND WENT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT, CALLED MECHANIC USED SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON TO GET OUT OF PARK, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK, ECS LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL, THEY SOLD US THE BRAKE PADAL SWITCH THAT I THOUGHT WAS THE RECALL BUT THEY SAID WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM!!! THIS IS MY 17YR OLDS CAR AND I AM VERY NERVOUS TO HAVE HER DRIVE THIS CAR NOW, BUT IT CAN NOT BE UNTIL WE FIGURE OUT BRAKE LIGHTS!! Look up ODI 10893706 at NHTSA ↗	23 ODI 10454401 · 6,500 mi VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIT AND ALL DASH LIGHTS LIT UPON STARTING THE CAR. IT WOULD NOT LET ME SHIFT IT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITH THEM CONSULTING WITH HYUNDAI. THEY REPLACED SOME CONTROL MODULE TO REPAIR IT. -------------------------- TWO WEEKS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. IDIOT LIGHTS WERE ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR,BUT I COULD NOT SHIFT IT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP SWEARS ITS A DIFFERENT ISSUE AND THEY ARE CONSULTING HYUNDAI YET AGAIN. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER A WEEK NOW AND… Look up ODI 10454401 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10811396 · 60,000 mi THE VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF LOSING POWER COMPLETELY. AT THIS POINT I AM UNABLE TO ENTER THE CAR WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY, YOU HAVE TO DO IT MANUALLY. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET. ONCE YOU PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE HORN/ALARM GOES OFF AND DOESN'T STOP. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE REVVING WHILE IT IS IN PARK. WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCE LITTLE POWER SURGES FROM THE CAR WHERE IT ACCELERATES WITH ME TRYING TO DO ANYTHING. THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER INSTANCE WHERE THE CAR WOULD NOT START ONCE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. ONCE DISENGAGED THE CAR STA… Look up ODI 10811396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10821857 · 73,000 mi 1/23/2016 8:02 AM I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING HER 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA ON THE I-95 IN SOUTH FLORIDA ON THE WAY TO WORK GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, WHEN SHE WENT TO ACCELERATE TO OVERTAKE A CAR DRIVING SLOWER. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WENT ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST ACCELERATION POWER AND THE SPEED DROPPED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 40 MPH. WHEN THE SPEED REACHED 40 MPH, SHE COULD NOT ACCELERATE ANYMORE AND HENCE QUICKLY PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (UPON MY REQUEST). DUE TO THE HEAVY TRAFFIC, SHE WAS EXTREMELY L… Look up ODI 10821857 at NHTSA ↗	46 ODI 10500987 · 10,000 mi THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE WHEN USED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS INITIALLY UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THEN REPLACED A HEADLAMP SWITCH. AFTER THIS, THE RADIO BEGAN TURNING COMPLETELY OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUED TO ACT ERRATICALLY. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT REPLACED THE RADIO. SEVERAL MORE TIMES, THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND RADIO. AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT T… Look up ODI 10500987 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10855522 · 98,000 mi TAIL LIGHT KEEPS OVERHEATING AND MELTING THE PLASTIC CASING, I HAVE REPLACED THE CASING ALREADY AND THE BULBS KEEP BLOWING, THE PLASTIC FROM THE NEW CASING LOOKS BURNED ALREADY WITHIN A MONTH AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE SECOND BULB REPLACEMENT IT IS BURNT OUT AGAIN. THESE BULBS ARE ALL BEING REPLACED BY A REPUTABLE SHOP AND NOT AN INDIVIDUAL. Look up ODI 10855522 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10865209 · 34,000 mi WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY OR HIGHWAYS USING MY TURN SIGNALS, HAZARD LIGHTS OR BRAKES MY TAIL LIGHT KEEPS OVERHEATING AND MELTING THE PLASTIC CASING, I HAVE REPLACED THE CASING ALREADY AND THE BULBS KEEP BLOWING, THE PLASTIC FROM THE NEW CASING LOOKS BURNED AND CONTINUES TO HAVE SMOKE. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS WEEKLY OVER A YEAR TO DATE. THESE BULBS ARE ALL BEING REPLACED BY A REPUTABLE SHOP AND NOT AN INDIVIDUAL. I HAVE RECEIPTS TO CONFIRMED THE NUMBER OF BULBS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED SINCE MY PURCHASE IN DEC 2014. I STOPPED BY CLEM'S GOODYEAR… Look up ODI 10865209 at NHTSA ↗	15 ODI 10484883 · 7,900 mi DISHONEST MILEAGE CLAIMS: 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA."ADVERTISED: 26/35" - ACTUAL 24/25...NOT EVEN CLOSE. CLASS ACTION SUIT IN CA BUT, INEXPLICABLY, ONLY 'CERTAIN' MODELS. I'VE NOT HEARD ONE SONATA OWNER 'HAPPY' WITH THEIR MILEAGE. ITS FRAUDULENT AND MISLEADING AT BEST. HYUNDAI IS SENDING AN ENGINEER TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE BUT IF THEY'RE ON HYUNDAI PAYROLL WHAT KIND OF RESULT DO YOU THINK I'LL GET? *TR Look up ODI 10484883 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10957851 · 123,000 mi WHEN STOPPING OR PULLING OUT WHEN DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE FROM TIME TO TIME IM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR DUE TO TRYING TO PULL OUT IF IT DOESNT GO I COULD GET HIT BY UN COMING TRAFFIC,ALSO THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM I HAVE CHANGE ONE LIGHT EVERY MONTH SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR EITHER A HEADLIGHT BRAKE LIGHT OR TAIL LIGHT Look up ODI 10957851 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11132230 · 54,000 mi MY CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN HEADLIGHTS STARTED DIMMING THEN CAR LOST POWER AND WAS BEGIGGING TO STOP..KEPT DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL AND CAR THEN STARTED MOVING AGAIN. I WAS TRAVELING ON A MAIN ROAD IN LEFT LANE WHEN THIS HAPPENED WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED AND KEY FOB WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED TO START CAR BUT CAR WILL START WHEN KEYFOB INSERTED INTO CHARGER IN MIIDDLE CONSOLE. KEY FOB WILL WORK TO OPEN AND LOCK DOOR BUT NOT FOR STARTING CAR. Look up ODI 11132230 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	21 ODI 10862089 · 47,000 mi RECALL CAMPAIGN 132. VEHICLE STALLED/LOCKED UP CAUSING A COLLISION WITH HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE. Look up ODI 10862089 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10939462 · 75,000 mi DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO THEM...? ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN RECONNECTS TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TR Look up ODI 10939462 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10945390 TAKATA RECALL??? 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA AIR BAGS NOT WORKING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN MY 2012 SONATA (BOUGHT BRAND NEW) STAYS ON. MY CONCERN INITIALLY WAS THAT THE BAGS WOULD DEPLOY SPONTANEOUSLY BUT WHEN TAKEN INTO DEALER, I WAS TOLD "THEY WOULD NOT DEPLOY AT ALL - EVEN IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT." THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURE'S DEFECT. COULD THIS BE UNDER THE TAKATA RECAL? . Look up ODI 10945390 at NHTSA ↗	11 ODI 10554672 I HAVE HAD ISSUES GALORE WITH MY CAR SINCE THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. FIRST ISSUE AND STILL IS JUST GAVE UP ON BRINGING IT BACK WAS THE STEERING THAT DRIFTED. THEN I HAD A SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT MADE A LOUD NOISE. I ALSO HAVE A SOUND COMING FROM THE SUN ROOF. AFTER THAT I HAD A OIL LEAK IN IT'S FIRST YEAR. MY RADIO WENT OUT, MY DRIVER WINDOW STOP WORKING. MY TURBO QUIT ON ME. BATTERY DIED. I WAS STRANDED BY THE CAR 3 TIMES. IT WOULD TURN OVER FAST BUT NOT CRANK. I CALLED ROAD SIDE ON ONE OF THOSE. MY AIR BAG LIGHTS … Look up ODI 10554672 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10895330 · 82,000 mi LAST WEEK, MY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE EPS DASHBOARD TROUBLE LIGHT AS WELL AS THE AIRBAG AND ESC LAMPS ALL ILLUMINATED AT THE SAME TIME. THANKFULLY, THERE WAS LIGHT TRAFFIC AT THE TIME SO WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE TO REGAIN MY COMPOSURE. USING EXTREME CAUTION, I DROVE THE NEXT FEW MILES BACK HOME CAREFULLY AVOIDING ANY SUDDEN SITUATIONS WHERE I WAS FORCED TO MAKE SHARP TURNS. I HAD AN EXTREMELY HARD TIME STEERING. YESTERDAY, I TOOK THE VEH INTO TH… Look up ODI 10895330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11016569 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL RELATED REPAIRS. LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE SEAT BELT, POWER STEERING, AND AIRBAG RECALLS. JS Look up ODI 11016569 at NHTSA ↗	20 ODI 10554672 I HAVE HAD ISSUES GALORE WITH MY CAR SINCE THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. FIRST ISSUE AND STILL IS JUST GAVE UP ON BRINGING IT BACK WAS THE STEERING THAT DRIFTED. THEN I HAD A SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT MADE A LOUD NOISE. I ALSO HAVE A SOUND COMING FROM THE SUN ROOF. AFTER THAT I HAD A OIL LEAK IN IT'S FIRST YEAR. MY RADIO WENT OUT, MY DRIVER WINDOW STOP WORKING. MY TURBO QUIT ON ME. BATTERY DIED. I WAS STRANDED BY THE CAR 3 TIMES. IT WOULD TURN OVER FAST BUT NOT CRANK. I CALLED ROAD SIDE ON ONE OF THOSE. MY AIR BAG LIGHTS … Look up ODI 10554672 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10845628 · 92,222 mi MY CAR IS SLOWING DOWN WHILE I'M DRIVING AND IN ORDER TO PICK UP SPEED I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS AND PUT IT BACK ON TO ACCELERATE. I AM ALSO HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING MY BRAKE LIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE ALSO INCLUDES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SEAT BELT LIGHT, CHECK TIRE LIGHT AND TRUCK LIGHT ON WHEN IT IS NOT OPEN. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IS ALSO AFFECTING MY DOORS AND ALARM SYSTEM I.E. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY ONLY MANUAL WHEN IT SHOULD BE AUTOMATIC. Look up ODI 10845628 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11003230 FIRST THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY WHILE AT WORK DURING MY LUNCH BREAK WANTED TO LEVE THE FACILITY TO PURCHASE LUNCH AND WAS UNABLE TO. THE CAR WOULDNT START. IT SAID ON DASHBOARD EPS. TRIED CRANKING SEVERAL TIMES AFTERWARDS AND STILL NOTHING. Look up ODI 11003230 at NHTSA ↗	—	8 ODI 10482077 · 20,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN LOST BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITIES AS THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOUD BANG WAS A RESULT OF EITHER A TIRE BLOWING OR A DEFECTIVE STRUT THAT CAUSED THE TIRE BLOW. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE CRASH. THE M… Look up ODI 10482077 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10618696 · 50,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRAIN AND BACK INJURIES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HANDS AND SHOULDER, WHO BOTH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPR… Look up ODI 10618696 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10939462 · 75,000 mi DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO THEM...? ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN RECONNECTS TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TR Look up ODI 10939462 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10993147 · 35,000 mi TAKATA RECALL Look up ODI 10993147 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11222993 BACK IN DECEMBER, 2018, I NOTICED TWO LARGE CRACKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIR BAG IS. THE CRACKS HAVE ONLY BEEN GETTING LONGER AND I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY... THE AIRBAG CAN DEPLOY AT ANY TIME OR THE AIRBAG POSSIBILITY WON'T DEPLOY IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO HYUNDAI AND THE HYUNDAI EXECUTIVES, AS THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE WITH HYUNDAI AND THE SONATAS AND THEY WILL NOT TDO ANYTHING TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD FOR USING DEFECTIVE MATERIALS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND SOMETHING THAT HYUNDAI SHOULD RECALL A… Look up ODI 11222993 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11355309 · 97,400 mi THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MULTIPLE CRACKS IN MY DASH OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. CAR WAS SITTING.PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON AND THERE WAS 3 CRACKS IN THE DASH. THE LIGHT HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY ON. Look up ODI 11355309 at NHTSA ↗	7 ODI 10939462 · 75,000 mi DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO THEM...? ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN RECONNECTS TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TR Look up ODI 10939462 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11089853 · 800,000 mi TEKATA RECALL STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BAD SOUNDS LOSE REALLY STARTED AFTER MY WARRANTY WAS UP ABD THAT'S ONLY 5 DAYS SO I PAY ALL THIS MONEY CARZY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NEVER WENT OFF ALL LIGHT BULBS ON THE CAR LIKE FRONT LIGHTS ALWAYS GO OUT I HAVE TO CHANGE THEM SO MANY TIMES AND BACK LIGHTS EVEN GOT TICKETS THIS COST ME THIS HAPPEN WHY DRIVING THE CAR Look up ODI 11089853 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11105427 · 80,000 mi THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE IN AREAS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE WHICH INCLUDES A NOTED AIRBAG RECALL. BELOW IS A LIST OF ISSUES I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT HAVE ME CONCERNED WITH THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THESE ISSUES HAVE OCCURRED OVER VARIOUS DATES WHICH I'M UNAWARE OF THE SPECIFIC DATES. 1. STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY (AT TIMES WHEN I TRY TO INCREASE THE VOLUME OF THE STEREO, THE VOLUME DOESN'T INCREASE OR STARTS THE VOI… Look up ODI 11105427 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11100701 · 100 mi AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING!! MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN! FUEL TANK INACCURATE, FUEL LIGHT ALWAYS ON. Look up ODI 11100701 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11132124 1.) I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE FUEL LIGHT FLASHING AS IF I AM OUT OF GAS, WHEN I JUST PUT GAS IN THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE FUEL PUMP CHANGED AND THAT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SO NOW I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. 2.) I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS, MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS NOW ON AND STAYS ON. WHEN I CHECKED ONLINE IT SHOWS THAT THERE IS NOT ANY REMEDIES AVAILABLE. I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE EVERYDAY WITH MY 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. HEAVEN FORBID I GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND THE AI… Look up ODI 11132124 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11193325 · 90,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAD AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT AND CONTAINED RUST AND CORROSION. ALSO, THE SOCKETS MELTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT HAD TO BE REMOVED TO PREVENT THE MIDDLE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FROM REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS OPERABLE, BUT EVENTUALLY SHORTED OUT AS WELL. THE CONTACT ORDERED REPLACEMENT TAIL LIGHTS THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD … Look up ODI 11193325 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	30 ODI 10583362 WHEN I APPLIED BREAK MY RPM IDLE GOES UP. I DON'T KNOW IF THAT IS SAFE I SHOW IN OTHER CAR RPM GOES DOWN. I TOOK TO DEALER GOT OIL CHANGE. AND I ASKED WHY THIS HAPPENS. HE TOLD ME TO CHACK ECO SYSTEM. I CHACK ECO SYSTEM IT WAS ON OFF POSTION. I ASK HIM WHEN I BOUGHT CAR I NEVER SHOW RPM GO UP WHEN I HATE BREAK. THERE NO ENGINE SING COMESUP ON DASHBOARD EITHER. THIS REALLY SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY FAMILY. RPM SHOULD NOT GO UP WHEN U HATE BREAKS. IT'S SHOULD BRING RPM DOWN. RPM SHOULD GO UP WHEN U HATE GAS PADEL. I GET THIS. BUT WHEN I GO TO ANY… Look up ODI 10583362 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10605525 · 39,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING AND TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE IN HER RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT FELL WHICH CAUSED HER TO SCRAPE HER CHIN NEEDING 10 STITCHES. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE AND THE POLICE ATTEMPTED TO PIECE TOGETHER THE SCENARIO, THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK, WHEN SHE TURNED IT OFF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE COULD BE PUT I… Look up ODI 10605525 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10761227 · 8,000 mi ON MORE THAN A DOZEN OCCASIONS SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS NEGLECTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE HAS SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER WAS BARELY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL; ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE REAR ENDED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS FOR THE ISSUES; OF WHICH THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLICATED. BOTH DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL BEHAVIOR FOR THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO… Look up ODI 10761227 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10507430 · 21,000 mi THERE ARE ACTUALLY 2 ISSUES GOING ON. FIRST OFF, I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2011 (TO REPLACE A GM LEMON) AND EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE, IT HAS PULLED TO THE RIGHT. SECOND ISSUE, I LEFT WORK PULLING ONTO THE ROAD, DROVE A COUPLE OF BLOCKS WHEN TRAFFIC HAD STOPPED AT THE UPCOMING LIGHT; THEREFORE I HAD NOT COMPLETELY BUILT UP SPEED TO THE SPEED LIMIT (40) WHEN I HAD TO STOP. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND DID NOT COMPLETELY STOP BEFORE HITTING THE TOYOTA 4RUNNER IN FRONT OF ME, I FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON ICE. WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES, … Look up ODI 10507430 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10513517 · 22,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND SLOWING TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FAILED. I LOST THE POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND GAS. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE CONSOLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO ALLOW THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN - IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED, OR IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN CROSSING THE ROAD, THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH, MUCH WORSE. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED, I PUT IT IN PARK AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. I TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF P… Look up ODI 10513517 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11175828 · 78,534 mi THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED A STALLED ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CAR COASTED, DESPITE REPEATED BRAKING ATTEMPTS, AND JUMPED A CURB AND STOPPED WHEN IT RAN OVER ONTO A PERSON'S LAWN. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STEER AND STOP MULTIPLE TIMES. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE TWO DRIVER SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE CAR WILL BE TOWED TO A DEALER. A POLICE REPORT WAS ISSUED. Look up ODI 11175828 at NHTSA ↗	38 ODI 10513517 · 22,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND SLOWING TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FAILED. I LOST THE POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND GAS. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE CONSOLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO ALLOW THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN - IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED, OR IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN CROSSING THE ROAD, THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH, MUCH WORSE. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED, I PUT IT IN PARK AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. I TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF P… Look up ODI 10513517 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10811396 · 60,000 mi THE VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF LOSING POWER COMPLETELY. AT THIS POINT I AM UNABLE TO ENTER THE CAR WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY, YOU HAVE TO DO IT MANUALLY. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET. ONCE YOU PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE HORN/ALARM GOES OFF AND DOESN'T STOP. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE REVVING WHILE IT IS IN PARK. WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCE LITTLE POWER SURGES FROM THE CAR WHERE IT ACCELERATES WITH ME TRYING TO DO ANYTHING. THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER INSTANCE WHERE THE CAR WOULD NOT START ONCE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. ONCE DISENGAGED THE CAR STA… Look up ODI 10811396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10893706 · 86,000 mi CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK- WAS PARKED AND WENT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT, CALLED MECHANIC USED SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON TO GET OUT OF PARK, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK, ECS LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL, THEY SOLD US THE BRAKE PADAL SWITCH THAT I THOUGHT WAS THE RECALL BUT THEY SAID WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM!!! THIS IS MY 17YR OLDS CAR AND I AM VERY NERVOUS TO HAVE HER DRIVE THIS CAR NOW, BUT IT CAN NOT BE UNTIL WE FIGURE OUT BRAKE LIGHTS!! Look up ODI 10893706 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 10482077 · 20,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A LOUD, ABNORMAL BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN LOST BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITIES AS THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOUD BANG WAS A RESULT OF EITHER A TIRE BLOWING OR A DEFECTIVE STRUT THAT CAUSED THE TIRE BLOW. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE CRASH. THE M… Look up ODI 10482077 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10618696 · 50,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRAIN AND BACK INJURIES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HANDS AND SHOULDER, WHO BOTH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPR… Look up ODI 10618696 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10939462 · 75,000 mi DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO THEM...? ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN RECONNECTS TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TR Look up ODI 10939462 at NHTSA ↗	—	9 ODI 10811396 · 60,000 mi THE VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF LOSING POWER COMPLETELY. AT THIS POINT I AM UNABLE TO ENTER THE CAR WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY, YOU HAVE TO DO IT MANUALLY. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET. ONCE YOU PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE HORN/ALARM GOES OFF AND DOESN'T STOP. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE REVVING WHILE IT IS IN PARK. WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCE LITTLE POWER SURGES FROM THE CAR WHERE IT ACCELERATES WITH ME TRYING TO DO ANYTHING. THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER INSTANCE WHERE THE CAR WOULD NOT START ONCE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. ONCE DISENGAGED THE CAR STA… Look up ODI 10811396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10893706 · 86,000 mi CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK- WAS PARKED AND WENT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT, CALLED MECHANIC USED SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON TO GET OUT OF PARK, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK, ECS LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL, THEY SOLD US THE BRAKE PADAL SWITCH THAT I THOUGHT WAS THE RECALL BUT THEY SAID WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM!!! THIS IS MY 17YR OLDS CAR AND I AM VERY NERVOUS TO HAVE HER DRIVE THIS CAR NOW, BUT IT CAN NOT BE UNTIL WE FIGURE OUT BRAKE LIGHTS!! Look up ODI 10893706 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11105100 · 81,050 mi MY CAR IS NOT STARTING UP. WHEN I PUSH KEY START AND PRESS THE BRAKES THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH COMES ON BUT THE CAR WONT START. IF I WAIT A FEWS HOURS THEN IT WILL START. I HAVE WAITED AS LONG AS 5 HOURS IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE CAR READS "KEY NOT IN VEHICLE". I HAVE GOTTEN NEW BATTERIES FOR BOTH KEY FOBS. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR DID THIS AFTER A FEW HOURS LATER IT STARTED AND I DIDN'T HAVE AN ISSUE FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS. SINCE THAT TIME THE CAR HAS NOT STARTED ON 3 OTHER OCCASIONS. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID I NEEDED THE FUEL… Look up ODI 11105100 at NHTSA ↗	13 ODI 10680537 ON JAN 26 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE SLIPPERY. WHEN HE WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, HE HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE BRAKE WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT COME BACK UP. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED AROUND THE CORNER, BUT BY THE TIME THE CAR MADE IT INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE MECHANIC. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS. ALSO THE BRAKE SWITCH OEM HAD TO REPLACED. WHEN ALL SAID AND DONE THE TOTAL COST CAME TO 729.64. CAN I TELL … Look up ODI 10680537 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10939462 · 75,000 mi DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO THEM...? ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN RECONNECTS TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TR Look up ODI 10939462 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11060659 · 70,000 mi WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET I CAME TO A SLOWING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, MY CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE. I PULL OVER TO FIND SMOKE COMING FROM TRUNK ARE AND BEHIND THE BACK SEATS. OPEN THE TRUNK TO FIND FLAMES NEAR DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT. CAR WENT INTO FLAMES AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS. Look up ODI 11060659 at NHTSA ↗	9 ODI 10761227 · 8,000 mi ON MORE THAN A DOZEN OCCASIONS SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS NEGLECTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE HAS SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER WAS BARELY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL; ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE REAR ENDED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS FOR THE ISSUES; OF WHICH THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLICATED. BOTH DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL BEHAVIOR FOR THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO… Look up ODI 10761227 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11337248 · 135,000 mi HAVING PURCHASED THE AFOREMENTIONED VIN LAST MONTH, THE BREAK LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN THO THE CAR IS OFF, THUS DRAINING THE BATTERY. WITH A HEIGHTENED FEAR OF BEING REAR-ENDED, OR WORSE, FOR THE NOW WE DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE. ALSO, THE CAR WANTS TO STALL WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE ACCELERATION IS DELAYED, THIS AT ANY SPEED. FEARFUL OF THE ENGINE CATCHING AFIRE, WE APPRECIATE POST HASTE. *TR Look up ODI 11337248 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11395047 · 151,678 mi THE CATALYST CONVERSION IS NOT WORKING RIGHT I HAVE CHANGE IT AND IT STILL HAVE GAS SMELLS COME INTO THE CAR. Look up ODI 11395047 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	34 ODI 10821857 · 73,000 mi 1/23/2016 8:02 AM I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING HER 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA ON THE I-95 IN SOUTH FLORIDA ON THE WAY TO WORK GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, WHEN SHE WENT TO ACCELERATE TO OVERTAKE A CAR DRIVING SLOWER. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WENT ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST ACCELERATION POWER AND THE SPEED DROPPED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 40 MPH. WHEN THE SPEED REACHED 40 MPH, SHE COULD NOT ACCELERATE ANYMORE AND HENCE QUICKLY PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (UPON MY REQUEST). DUE TO THE HEAVY TRAFFIC, SHE WAS EXTREMELY L… Look up ODI 10821857 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10887770 I WRITING BECAUSE I AM HAVING ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE. IT WILL NOT CRANK. THE BATTERY IS NOT DEAD BECAUSE THE LIGHTS, RADIO COMES ON, IT WILL NOT CRANK AT ALL I HAVE A PUSH BOTTON ONE. I TOOK IT FOR A OIL CHANGE ON JULY 15 2016 AND HAD TO PAY A EXTRA $75.00 FOR AIR FILTER CHANGE. NOW BEFORE I GOT THE OIL CHANGE MY CAR WAS FINE. SO ON MONDAY 18, 2016 LEAVING THE RESTAURANT MY CAR WILL NOT START.I PRESS THE BOTTON AND NOTHING HAPPEN I SMELL AND SAW SMOKE. LEFT UP THE HOOD NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. I READ ON MEDIA NETWORK, SO MANY PEOPLE HAVING P… Look up ODI 10887770 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10905987 · 102,101 mi THE CAR TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE CAR ALSO HESITATES, AND IT IS A LOUD ROARING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE ISSUES OCCUR WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY, IN MOTION, AND ON THE CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY. WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKE THE CAR CUTS OFF. Look up ODI 10905987 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10725712 · 12,000 mi THE FRONT-END WILL WOBBLE AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, AROUND 25 & 45 MPH. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES NOW. FIRST, THEY FIXED THE ALIGNMENT. NEXT, THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DETECT ANYTHING WRONG. THIRDLY, I DROVE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, AND HE IMMEDIATELY DETECTED A PROBLEM. HE HAD THE FRONT 2 TIRES REPLACED, WITH ALLEVIATED THE PROBLEM FOR A TIME, BUT WITHIN A COUPLE WEEKS, THE WOBBLE COULD BE FELT EASILY AGAIN, AT THE SAME SPEEDS AS BEFORE. Look up ODI 10725712 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10910450 · 60,000 mi VEHICLE HAS LOOSE STEERING, VIBRATING AND MAKES ODD NOISE WHEN ACCELERATED Look up ODI 10910450 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11268779 · 125,521 mi WAS CHANGING LANES AND TRIED TO PICK UP SPEED. AT WHICH POINT MY ENGINE LOCKED UP AND NO LONGER TURN OVER. THIS CAUSED MY POWER STEERING TO FAIL, BRAKES TO BE APPLIED DESPITE ME NOT PRESSING THEM. THEN MY CAR BEGAN TO SMELL LIKE IT WAS BURNING. I WAS GOING 50 ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THIS ACCRUED DURING RUSH HOUR. Look up ODI 11268779 at NHTSA ↗	23 ODI 10454401 · 6,500 mi VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIT AND ALL DASH LIGHTS LIT UPON STARTING THE CAR. IT WOULD NOT LET ME SHIFT IT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITH THEM CONSULTING WITH HYUNDAI. THEY REPLACED SOME CONTROL MODULE TO REPAIR IT. -------------------------- TWO WEEKS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. IDIOT LIGHTS WERE ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR,BUT I COULD NOT SHIFT IT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP SWEARS ITS A DIFFERENT ISSUE AND THEY ARE CONSULTING HYUNDAI YET AGAIN. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER A WEEK NOW AND… Look up ODI 10454401 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10811396 · 60,000 mi THE VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF LOSING POWER COMPLETELY. AT THIS POINT I AM UNABLE TO ENTER THE CAR WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY, YOU HAVE TO DO IT MANUALLY. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET. ONCE YOU PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE HORN/ALARM GOES OFF AND DOESN'T STOP. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE REVVING WHILE IT IS IN PARK. WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCE LITTLE POWER SURGES FROM THE CAR WHERE IT ACCELERATES WITH ME TRYING TO DO ANYTHING. THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER INSTANCE WHERE THE CAR WOULD NOT START ONCE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. ONCE DISENGAGED THE CAR STA… Look up ODI 10811396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10821857 · 73,000 mi 1/23/2016 8:02 AM I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING HER 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA ON THE I-95 IN SOUTH FLORIDA ON THE WAY TO WORK GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, WHEN SHE WENT TO ACCELERATE TO OVERTAKE A CAR DRIVING SLOWER. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WENT ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST ACCELERATION POWER AND THE SPEED DROPPED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 40 MPH. WHEN THE SPEED REACHED 40 MPH, SHE COULD NOT ACCELERATE ANYMORE AND HENCE QUICKLY PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (UPON MY REQUEST). DUE TO THE HEAVY TRAFFIC, SHE WAS EXTREMELY L… Look up ODI 10821857 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10993147 · 35,000 mi TAKATA RECALL Look up ODI 10993147 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11222993 BACK IN DECEMBER, 2018, I NOTICED TWO LARGE CRACKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIR BAG IS. THE CRACKS HAVE ONLY BEEN GETTING LONGER AND I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY... THE AIRBAG CAN DEPLOY AT ANY TIME OR THE AIRBAG POSSIBILITY WON'T DEPLOY IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO HYUNDAI AND THE HYUNDAI EXECUTIVES, AS THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE WITH HYUNDAI AND THE SONATAS AND THEY WILL NOT TDO ANYTHING TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD FOR USING DEFECTIVE MATERIALS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND SOMETHING THAT HYUNDAI SHOULD RECALL A… Look up ODI 11222993 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11355309 · 97,400 mi THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MULTIPLE CRACKS IN MY DASH OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. CAR WAS SITTING.PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON AND THERE WAS 3 CRACKS IN THE DASH. THE LIGHT HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY ON. Look up ODI 11355309 at NHTSA ↗	9 ODI 10811396 · 60,000 mi THE VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF LOSING POWER COMPLETELY. AT THIS POINT I AM UNABLE TO ENTER THE CAR WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY, YOU HAVE TO DO IT MANUALLY. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON THE STREET. ONCE YOU PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION THE HORN/ALARM GOES OFF AND DOESN'T STOP. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE REVVING WHILE IT IS IN PARK. WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCE LITTLE POWER SURGES FROM THE CAR WHERE IT ACCELERATES WITH ME TRYING TO DO ANYTHING. THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER INSTANCE WHERE THE CAR WOULD NOT START ONCE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. ONCE DISENGAGED THE CAR STA… Look up ODI 10811396 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10893706 · 86,000 mi CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK- WAS PARKED AND WENT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT, CALLED MECHANIC USED SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON TO GET OUT OF PARK, BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK, ECS LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL, THEY SOLD US THE BRAKE PADAL SWITCH THAT I THOUGHT WAS THE RECALL BUT THEY SAID WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM!!! THIS IS MY 17YR OLDS CAR AND I AM VERY NERVOUS TO HAVE HER DRIVE THIS CAR NOW, BUT IT CAN NOT BE UNTIL WE FIGURE OUT BRAKE LIGHTS!! Look up ODI 10893706 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11105100 · 81,050 mi MY CAR IS NOT STARTING UP. WHEN I PUSH KEY START AND PRESS THE BRAKES THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH COMES ON BUT THE CAR WONT START. IF I WAIT A FEWS HOURS THEN IT WILL START. I HAVE WAITED AS LONG AS 5 HOURS IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE CAR READS "KEY NOT IN VEHICLE". I HAVE GOTTEN NEW BATTERIES FOR BOTH KEY FOBS. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR DID THIS AFTER A FEW HOURS LATER IT STARTED AND I DIDN'T HAVE AN ISSUE FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS. SINCE THAT TIME THE CAR HAS NOT STARTED ON 3 OTHER OCCASIONS. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID I NEEDED THE FUEL… Look up ODI 11105100 at NHTSA ↗	—	6 ODI 11011640 MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT A SHOP BEING LOOKED AT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING IT AND IT STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND AND DIED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE CONSTANT LIGHTING ISSUES WHERE I HAVE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS EVERY MONTH TO 2 MONTHS. LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM ALL THE TIME. IT HAS A CLICKING SOUND THAT NEVER GOES AWAY. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS CAR. I OWE 2 MORE YEARS ON THIS CAR AND I'M AFRAID IT'S NOT GOING TO MAKE IT. I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION TO WORK NOW AND I MAY BE AT RISK OF LOSING BOTH JOBS I HAVE. I'… Look up ODI 11011640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11074491 · 75,000 mi IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS MY VEHICLE HAS STARTED TO HAVE ELECTRICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE STEERING COLUMN. IF I TURN ON MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINK OR JUST TURN OFF. THE RADIO WILL SOMETIMES TURN OFF AS WELL. IF I PRESS ANY OF THE VOLUME BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THE RADIO, THE CAR THINKS I'M TRYING TO INITIATE VOICE COMMANDS TO CALL SOMEONE. IF I TRY TO TURN ON MY HIGH BEAMS, SOMETIMES IT WORKS, OTHER TIMES THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF. ALL OF THESE THINGS HAPPEN WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR MOVING ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD… Look up ODI 11074491 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11289122 · 1 mi BREAK LIGHTS WON'T SHUT OFF WHEN THE CAR IS OFF IT DRAINS MY BATTERY CAR HAS A HARD TIME DRIVING AT A CERTAIN SEED CONSTANTLY JERKS WHILE DRIVING AND CAR SPEEDS UP WHEN NOT GOING FAST AT TIMES I'VE TAKEN IT TO HYUNDAI THEY REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY STATED THEY'VE GONE INTO THE CAR TO MANY TIMES I HAVE CHILDREN I CAN NOT KEEP DRIVING THIS CAR LIKE THIS IS THERE ANYWAY I CAN EXCHANGE MY CAR FOR SOMETHING WITH THE SAME VALUE CAR HAD AN ENGINE RECALL THE CAR STARTED SMOKING I FEEL LIKE SOMEONE TAMPERED WITH MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHI… Look up ODI 11289122 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10956307 · 74,000 mi CAR JUST STALLS OUT. ALSO CLANGING OF METAL SOUNDING UNDER CAR; NO LEAKS. Look up ODI 10956307 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11016347 · 100,250 mi OUR CAR ACCELERATED WITH OUT CONTACT OF THE GASPEDAL CAUSING COLLISION WITH 3 PARKED VEHICLES. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO OUR SONATA. Look up ODI 11016347 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting	10 ODI 10939462 · 75,000 mi DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO THEM...? ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN RECONNECTS TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TR Look up ODI 10939462 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11011640 MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT A SHOP BEING LOOKED AT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING IT AND IT STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND AND DIED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE CONSTANT LIGHTING ISSUES WHERE I HAVE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS EVERY MONTH TO 2 MONTHS. LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM ALL THE TIME. IT HAS A CLICKING SOUND THAT NEVER GOES AWAY. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS CAR. I OWE 2 MORE YEARS ON THIS CAR AND I'M AFRAID IT'S NOT GOING TO MAKE IT. I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION TO WORK NOW AND I MAY BE AT RISK OF LOSING BOTH JOBS I HAVE. I'… Look up ODI 11011640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11133236 · 191,000 mi FIRST ISSUE OCCURRED IN MY JOB'S PARKING LOT ,AS I TRIED TO CRANK MY CAR IT MADE A ROARING START AND DIDN'T WANT TO STAY ON. CUT THE CAR OFF, CHECKED OIL. THERE WAS BARELY ANY ON THE STICK (JUST GOT AN OIL CHANGE ON 09/21/18 AT HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP). ADDED 2 QTS HAD MOM DRIVE TO DEALERSHIP PER SERVICEMAN REQUEST. THEY CHANGED MY OIL AND INFORMED MY MOM OF AN ONGOING ISSUE. WELL GET OFF HEADED HOME, ON REGULAR COUNTY ROAD HEADLIGHTS FLASHED OFF AND ON ALONE WITH RADIO CONSOLE. PULLED OVER LIGHTS STAYED ON, BUT I NOTICE TAILLIGHT THAT HAS BEEN REP… Look up ODI 11133236 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 10930043 · 90,000 mi THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BECOME VERY LOOSENED. WHEN DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THE STEERING COLUMN WILL POP AND JERK IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AND SOMETIMES CAUSE MY CAR TO STEER IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE MANUFACTURING COULD HAVE BEEN EITHER IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT COULD SUDDENLY CAUSE ME TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO STEER MY VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WITH A POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY AND DEATH. HYUNDAI (HOME… Look up ODI 10930043 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10935180 · 70,000 mi ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO I STARTED TO HAVE A LOUD CLUNKING SOUNDS WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. IT SOUNDED LIKE A KNOCKING AND IT IS ACTUALLY PRETTY LOUD. IT AFFECTS THE STEERING OF THE CAR AND SHAKES THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE POINT IT IS NOT COMFORTABLE TO DRIVE OVER 50 MPH. IN CALIFORNIA, IF I DRIVE 50 ON THE HIGHWAY I AM GOING TO GET RAMMED OFF THE ROAD. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH AND COME TO FIND OUT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY HYUNDAI SO THAT EVERYONE CAN DRIVE THEIR CA… Look up ODI 10935180 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10939948 · 60,000 mi THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FROM THE VERY BEGINNING. AS WELL AS THE HORRIBLE TICKING (CYLINDERS NOT INJECTORS!) MAINLY AT FIRST WAS THE RADIO WOULD GO OUT. WAS NOT EVEN A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE, DEALERS ANSWER WAS TO "REMOVE THE FUSE AND PUSH BACK IN AND IT WILL WORK". SO I DID, SHADY BUT I DID. THEN CRUISE WOULD NOT WORK, WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT OFF VEHICLE THEN MAYBE IT WOULD WORK. NEXT MY CAR KEPT BURNING OUT HEADLAMPS. FRIGGIN EXPENSIVE (I USE SILVER SILVERSTAR ULTRA HEADLIGHTS FOR LONG TRIPS) I'M NOW ON MY 8TH SET. I EVEN … Look up ODI 10939948 at NHTSA ↗	46 ODI 10500987 · 10,000 mi THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE WHEN USED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS INITIALLY UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THEN REPLACED A HEADLAMP SWITCH. AFTER THIS, THE RADIO BEGAN TURNING COMPLETELY OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUED TO ACT ERRATICALLY. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT REPLACED THE RADIO. SEVERAL MORE TIMES, THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND RADIO. AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT T… Look up ODI 10500987 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10855522 · 98,000 mi TAIL LIGHT KEEPS OVERHEATING AND MELTING THE PLASTIC CASING, I HAVE REPLACED THE CASING ALREADY AND THE BULBS KEEP BLOWING, THE PLASTIC FROM THE NEW CASING LOOKS BURNED ALREADY WITHIN A MONTH AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE SECOND BULB REPLACEMENT IT IS BURNT OUT AGAIN. THESE BULBS ARE ALL BEING REPLACED BY A REPUTABLE SHOP AND NOT AN INDIVIDUAL. Look up ODI 10855522 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10865209 · 34,000 mi WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY OR HIGHWAYS USING MY TURN SIGNALS, HAZARD LIGHTS OR BRAKES MY TAIL LIGHT KEEPS OVERHEATING AND MELTING THE PLASTIC CASING, I HAVE REPLACED THE CASING ALREADY AND THE BULBS KEEP BLOWING, THE PLASTIC FROM THE NEW CASING LOOKS BURNED AND CONTINUES TO HAVE SMOKE. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS WEEKLY OVER A YEAR TO DATE. THESE BULBS ARE ALL BEING REPLACED BY A REPUTABLE SHOP AND NOT AN INDIVIDUAL. I HAVE RECEIPTS TO CONFIRMED THE NUMBER OF BULBS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED SINCE MY PURCHASE IN DEC 2014. I STOPPED BY CLEM'S GOODYEAR… Look up ODI 10865209 at NHTSA ↗	7 ODI 10939462 · 75,000 mi DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO THEM...? ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN RECONNECTS TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TR Look up ODI 10939462 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11089853 · 800,000 mi TEKATA RECALL STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BAD SOUNDS LOSE REALLY STARTED AFTER MY WARRANTY WAS UP ABD THAT'S ONLY 5 DAYS SO I PAY ALL THIS MONEY CARZY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NEVER WENT OFF ALL LIGHT BULBS ON THE CAR LIKE FRONT LIGHTS ALWAYS GO OUT I HAVE TO CHANGE THEM SO MANY TIMES AND BACK LIGHTS EVEN GOT TICKETS THIS COST ME THIS HAPPEN WHY DRIVING THE CAR Look up ODI 11089853 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11105427 · 80,000 mi THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE IN AREAS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE WHICH INCLUDES A NOTED AIRBAG RECALL. BELOW IS A LIST OF ISSUES I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT HAVE ME CONCERNED WITH THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THESE ISSUES HAVE OCCURRED OVER VARIOUS DATES WHICH I'M UNAWARE OF THE SPECIFIC DATES. 1. STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY (AT TIMES WHEN I TRY TO INCREASE THE VOLUME OF THE STEREO, THE VOLUME DOESN'T INCREASE OR STARTS THE VOI… Look up ODI 11105427 at NHTSA ↗	13 ODI 10680537 ON JAN 26 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE SLIPPERY. WHEN HE WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, HE HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE BRAKE WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT COME BACK UP. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED AROUND THE CORNER, BUT BY THE TIME THE CAR MADE IT INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE MECHANIC. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS. ALSO THE BRAKE SWITCH OEM HAD TO REPLACED. WHEN ALL SAID AND DONE THE TOTAL COST CAME TO 729.64. CAN I TELL … Look up ODI 10680537 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10939462 · 75,000 mi DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI THEY TOLD ME TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO THEM...? ENGINE CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND THEN RECONNECTS TAIL LIGHTS STAY ON AIR CONDITIONER MAKES LOUD NOISES. *TR Look up ODI 10939462 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11060659 · 70,000 mi WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET I CAME TO A SLOWING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, MY CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE. I PULL OVER TO FIND SMOKE COMING FROM TRUNK ARE AND BEHIND THE BACK SEATS. OPEN THE TRUNK TO FIND FLAMES NEAR DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT. CAR WENT INTO FLAMES AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS. Look up ODI 11060659 at NHTSA ↗	6 ODI 11011640 MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT A SHOP BEING LOOKED AT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING IT AND IT STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND AND DIED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE CONSTANT LIGHTING ISSUES WHERE I HAVE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS EVERY MONTH TO 2 MONTHS. LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM ALL THE TIME. IT HAS A CLICKING SOUND THAT NEVER GOES AWAY. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN THIS CAR. I OWE 2 MORE YEARS ON THIS CAR AND I'M AFRAID IT'S NOT GOING TO MAKE IT. I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION TO WORK NOW AND I MAY BE AT RISK OF LOSING BOTH JOBS I HAVE. I'… Look up ODI 11011640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11074491 · 75,000 mi IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS MY VEHICLE HAS STARTED TO HAVE ELECTRICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE STEERING COLUMN. IF I TURN ON MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINK OR JUST TURN OFF. THE RADIO WILL SOMETIMES TURN OFF AS WELL. IF I PRESS ANY OF THE VOLUME BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THE RADIO, THE CAR THINKS I'M TRYING TO INITIATE VOICE COMMANDS TO CALL SOMEONE. IF I TRY TO TURN ON MY HIGH BEAMS, SOMETIMES IT WORKS, OTHER TIMES THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF. ALL OF THESE THINGS HAPPEN WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR MOVING ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD… Look up ODI 11074491 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11289122 · 1 mi BREAK LIGHTS WON'T SHUT OFF WHEN THE CAR IS OFF IT DRAINS MY BATTERY CAR HAS A HARD TIME DRIVING AT A CERTAIN SEED CONSTANTLY JERKS WHILE DRIVING AND CAR SPEEDS UP WHEN NOT GOING FAST AT TIMES I'VE TAKEN IT TO HYUNDAI THEY REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY STATED THEY'VE GONE INTO THE CAR TO MANY TIMES I HAVE CHILDREN I CAN NOT KEEP DRIVING THIS CAR LIKE THIS IS THERE ANYWAY I CAN EXCHANGE MY CAR FOR SOMETHING WITH THE SAME VALUE CAR HAD AN ENGINE RECALL THE CAR STARTED SMOKING I FEEL LIKE SOMEONE TAMPERED WITH MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHI… Look up ODI 11289122 at NHTSA ↗	—	8 ODI 10855611 THE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH LIGHTING OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY CAR. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE EVERY HEADLIGHT, TAILLIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, NOT ONCE BUT SEVERAL TIMES FOR EACH ONE. MUST HAVE REPLACED 16 TO 20 LIGHTS. NOW THE HORN KEEPS BLOWING. I HAVE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE SO IT DOESN'T WAKE UP THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD.. I AM TAKING IT IN TO THE DEALER TOMORROW. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK OR IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THESE PROBLEMS.. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. ALSO, IT LOSES POWER AS I AM DRIVING. FEEL… Look up ODI 10855611 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11132230 · 54,000 mi MY CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN HEADLIGHTS STARTED DIMMING THEN CAR LOST POWER AND WAS BEGIGGING TO STOP..KEPT DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL AND CAR THEN STARTED MOVING AGAIN. I WAS TRAVELING ON A MAIN ROAD IN LEFT LANE WHEN THIS HAPPENED WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED AND KEY FOB WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED TO START CAR BUT CAR WILL START WHEN KEYFOB INSERTED INTO CHARGER IN MIIDDLE CONSOLE. KEY FOB WILL WORK TO OPEN AND LOCK DOOR BUT NOT FOR STARTING CAR. Look up ODI 11132230 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11193325 · 90,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAD AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT AND CONTAINED RUST AND CORROSION. ALSO, THE SOCKETS MELTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT HAD TO BE REMOVED TO PREVENT THE MIDDLE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FROM REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS OPERABLE, BUT EVENTUALLY SHORTED OUT AS WELL. THE CONTACT ORDERED REPLACEMENT TAIL LIGHTS THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD … Look up ODI 11193325 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	34 ODI 10650439 · 32,000 mi SMELL OF GAS, THIS CAR HAVE HAD 2 MOTOR REPLACED ONE IN JUNE 2014/ 2ND IN AUGUST 2014 AND NOW A THIRD IN OCT 23, FILLED THE CAR UP WITH GAS, GOT ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR STARTED CUTTING BACK, BIG CLOUDS OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE REAR END, BLACK SUTT ON THE EXHAUST PIPES.THE CAR PUTTER ON THE INTERSTATE, HAD TO GET OFF THE ROAD CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE TRY TO STEER TO SAFETY, ONCE CAR SHUT DOWN IT BECAME HARD TO CONTROL, WENT OTHER THE SIDE OF RODE, HIT A WATER PIPE LINE, CAR NEVER CRANK AFTER THAT. HAD TO BE TOWED TO HYUNDAI DEALER SHIP. THIS IS T… Look up ODI 10650439 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10761227 · 8,000 mi ON MORE THAN A DOZEN OCCASIONS SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS NEGLECTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE HAS SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER WAS BARELY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL; ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE REAR ENDED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS FOR THE ISSUES; OF WHICH THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLICATED. BOTH DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL BEHAVIOR FOR THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO… Look up ODI 10761227 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10779939 · 55,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THERE WAS STRONG ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD TAKE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. Look up ODI 10779939 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11193325 · 90,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAD AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT AND CONTAINED RUST AND CORROSION. ALSO, THE SOCKETS MELTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT HAD TO BE REMOVED TO PREVENT THE MIDDLE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FROM REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS OPERABLE, BUT EVENTUALLY SHORTED OUT AS WELL. THE CONTACT ORDERED REPLACEMENT TAIL LIGHTS THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD … Look up ODI 11193325 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11242739 · 113,520 mi I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID IT MAY BE WHEEL ALIGNMENT OR BALL POINT WHEN STEERING. I TOOK IT FOR A 2ND OPINION, AND THE SAME THING WAS STATED. I CALLED MY INSURANCE GEICO, AND THEY TOLD ME THER WAS A RECALL. Look up ODI 11242739 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11504671 Daughter was driving her car on interstate, doing 75, in the middle of traffic when the car would jerk and then loose power. The gas petal stopped working and the check engine light would come on. She had to make her way over to the shoulder, without causing an accident. Once car gets shut off and you wait a few minutes, you can start it and drive it home. This has happened about 4 times now. We are lucky that this hasn't caused an accident! This last time (yesterday), the check engine light stayed on and we were able to hook up the dianostic r… Look up ODI 11504671 at NHTSA ↗	15 ODI 10484883 · 7,900 mi DISHONEST MILEAGE CLAIMS: 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA."ADVERTISED: 26/35" - ACTUAL 24/25...NOT EVEN CLOSE. CLASS ACTION SUIT IN CA BUT, INEXPLICABLY, ONLY 'CERTAIN' MODELS. I'VE NOT HEARD ONE SONATA OWNER 'HAPPY' WITH THEIR MILEAGE. ITS FRAUDULENT AND MISLEADING AT BEST. HYUNDAI IS SENDING AN ENGINEER TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE BUT IF THEY'RE ON HYUNDAI PAYROLL WHAT KIND OF RESULT DO YOU THINK I'LL GET? *TR Look up ODI 10484883 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10957851 · 123,000 mi WHEN STOPPING OR PULLING OUT WHEN DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE FROM TIME TO TIME IM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR DUE TO TRYING TO PULL OUT IF IT DOESNT GO I COULD GET HIT BY UN COMING TRAFFIC,ALSO THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM I HAVE CHANGE ONE LIGHT EVERY MONTH SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR EITHER A HEADLIGHT BRAKE LIGHT OR TAIL LIGHT Look up ODI 10957851 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11132230 · 54,000 mi MY CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN HEADLIGHTS STARTED DIMMING THEN CAR LOST POWER AND WAS BEGIGGING TO STOP..KEPT DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL AND CAR THEN STARTED MOVING AGAIN. I WAS TRAVELING ON A MAIN ROAD IN LEFT LANE WHEN THIS HAPPENED WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED AND KEY FOB WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED TO START CAR BUT CAR WILL START WHEN KEYFOB INSERTED INTO CHARGER IN MIIDDLE CONSOLE. KEY FOB WILL WORK TO OPEN AND LOCK DOOR BUT NOT FOR STARTING CAR. Look up ODI 11132230 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11100701 · 100 mi AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING!! MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN! FUEL TANK INACCURATE, FUEL LIGHT ALWAYS ON. Look up ODI 11100701 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11132124 1.) I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE FUEL LIGHT FLASHING AS IF I AM OUT OF GAS, WHEN I JUST PUT GAS IN THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE FUEL PUMP CHANGED AND THAT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SO NOW I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. 2.) I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS, MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS NOW ON AND STAYS ON. WHEN I CHECKED ONLINE IT SHOWS THAT THERE IS NOT ANY REMEDIES AVAILABLE. I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE EVERYDAY WITH MY 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. HEAVEN FORBID I GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND THE AI… Look up ODI 11132124 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11193325 · 90,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAD AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT AND CONTAINED RUST AND CORROSION. ALSO, THE SOCKETS MELTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT HAD TO BE REMOVED TO PREVENT THE MIDDLE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FROM REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS OPERABLE, BUT EVENTUALLY SHORTED OUT AS WELL. THE CONTACT ORDERED REPLACEMENT TAIL LIGHTS THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD … Look up ODI 11193325 at NHTSA ↗	9 ODI 10761227 · 8,000 mi ON MORE THAN A DOZEN OCCASIONS SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAS NEGLECTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED NEARLY CAUSING ME TO BE HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE HAS SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER WAS BARELY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL; ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE REAR ENDED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS FOR THE ISSUES; OF WHICH THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLICATED. BOTH DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL BEHAVIOR FOR THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO… Look up ODI 10761227 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11337248 · 135,000 mi HAVING PURCHASED THE AFOREMENTIONED VIN LAST MONTH, THE BREAK LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN THO THE CAR IS OFF, THUS DRAINING THE BATTERY. WITH A HEIGHTENED FEAR OF BEING REAR-ENDED, OR WORSE, FOR THE NOW WE DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE. ALSO, THE CAR WANTS TO STALL WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE ACCELERATION IS DELAYED, THIS AT ANY SPEED. FEARFUL OF THE ENGINE CATCHING AFIRE, WE APPRECIATE POST HASTE. *TR Look up ODI 11337248 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11395047 · 151,678 mi THE CATALYST CONVERSION IS NOT WORKING RIGHT I HAVE CHANGE IT AND IT STILL HAVE GAS SMELLS COME INTO THE CAR. Look up ODI 11395047 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10956307 · 74,000 mi CAR JUST STALLS OUT. ALSO CLANGING OF METAL SOUNDING UNDER CAR; NO LEAKS. Look up ODI 10956307 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11016347 · 100,250 mi OUR CAR ACCELERATED WITH OUT CONTACT OF THE GASPEDAL CAUSING COLLISION WITH 3 PARKED VEHICLES. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO OUR SONATA. Look up ODI 11016347 at NHTSA ↗	8 ODI 10855611 THE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH LIGHTING OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY CAR. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE EVERY HEADLIGHT, TAILLIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, NOT ONCE BUT SEVERAL TIMES FOR EACH ONE. MUST HAVE REPLACED 16 TO 20 LIGHTS. NOW THE HORN KEEPS BLOWING. I HAVE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE SO IT DOESN'T WAKE UP THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD.. I AM TAKING IT IN TO THE DEALER TOMORROW. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK OR IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THESE PROBLEMS.. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. ALSO, IT LOSES POWER AS I AM DRIVING. FEEL… Look up ODI 10855611 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11132230 · 54,000 mi MY CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN HEADLIGHTS STARTED DIMMING THEN CAR LOST POWER AND WAS BEGIGGING TO STOP..KEPT DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL AND CAR THEN STARTED MOVING AGAIN. I WAS TRAVELING ON A MAIN ROAD IN LEFT LANE WHEN THIS HAPPENED WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED AND KEY FOB WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED TO START CAR BUT CAR WILL START WHEN KEYFOB INSERTED INTO CHARGER IN MIIDDLE CONSOLE. KEY FOB WILL WORK TO OPEN AND LOCK DOOR BUT NOT FOR STARTING CAR. Look up ODI 11132230 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11193325 · 90,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAD AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT AND CONTAINED RUST AND CORROSION. ALSO, THE SOCKETS MELTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT HAD TO BE REMOVED TO PREVENT THE MIDDLE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FROM REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS OPERABLE, BUT EVENTUALLY SHORTED OUT AS WELL. THE CONTACT ORDERED REPLACEMENT TAIL LIGHTS THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD … Look up ODI 11193325 at NHTSA ↗	—

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Warning lights and dashboard alerts

205 mentions · 13.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 95,925 mi (134 usable records).

ODI 10454401 · 6,500 mi

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIT AND ALL DASH LIGHTS LIT UPON STARTING THE CAR. IT WOULD NOT LET ME SHIFT IT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITH THEM CONSULTING WITH HYUNDAI. THEY REPLACED SOME CONTROL MODULE TO REPAIR IT. -------------------------- TWO WEEKS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. IDIOT LIGHTS WERE ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR,BUT I COULD NOT SHIFT IT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP SWEARS ITS A DIFFERENT ISSUE AND THEY ARE CONSULTING HYUNDAI YET AGAIN. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR OVER A WEEK NOW AND…

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ODI 10477225 · 12,300 mi

MY 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA TURBO HAS THE FOLLOWING PERSISTENT ISSUE. WHEN THE VEHICLE SITS OVER NIGHT, IN COOL WEATHER CONDITIONS OF ABOUT 60 DEGREES AND/OR LOWER, UPON FIRST START IN THE MORNING IT WILL NOT REV PAST 4000 RPM (WHILE DRIVING) AND AS A RESULT IT DOESN'T HAVE THE POWER TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY IN A MANNER THAT I WOULD CONSIDER SAFELY. I KNOW OF A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT HYUNDAI HAS RELEASED THAT'S SUPPOSE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE HOWEVER, I ALSO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF ABOUT 10 VEHICLES WITH THIS SAME ISSUE, SOME THE ISSUE PERSISTED E…

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ODI 10513517 · 22,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND SLOWING TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS FAILED. I LOST THE POWER STEERING, BRAKING AND GAS. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE CONSOLE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO ALLOW THE CAR TO COME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN - IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED, OR IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN CROSSING THE ROAD, THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH, MUCH WORSE. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED, I PUT IT IN PARK AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. I TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF P…

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

185 mentions · 11.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 86,824 mi (136 usable records).

ODI 10439090

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, FOLLOWED BY AN ABNORMAL GRINDING. THE DEALER MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 600 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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ODI 10450132 · 400 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM IDLE, SUCH AS SITTING AT A STOP SIGN, STOP LIGHT, OR WAITING TO PULL OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE WILL JUST START TO MOVE THE CAR AND THEN DELAY, ALLOWING YOU TO PUSH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESPONSE FOR 2-4 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES OF DAY AND WEATHER. THE ONLY COMMON FACTOR IS THAT IT HAPPENS AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN AT IDLE FOR A MOMENT, SUCH AS COASTING THROUGH A PARKING LOT OR SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. IT HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY 2-4 DAYS. VERY DANGEROUS AS I HAVE ALMOST BE…

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ODI 10466788 · 980 mi

AFTER OWNING THE CAR FOR ONE MONTH (980 MILES), MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING, AIR, AND ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING. A WARNING CAME ON THAT SAID, "CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM." IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THAT THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK UNTIL A DISTRICT PARTS AND SERVICES MANAGER CAN LOOK AT IT. I CALLED THE HYUNDAI CORPORATION WHO DIDN'T SEEM TOO CONCERNED. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT HYUNDAI IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING. *TR

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

64 mentions · 4.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 76,000 mi (41 usable records).

ODI 10445810 · 644 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BE DEPRESSED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FURTHER THAN NORMAL WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SIX OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THEY WERE NEVER ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 644.

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ODI 10520279 · 17,050 mi

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE BY HITTING CANCEL OR TURNING IT OFF. IT WOULD ONLY DISENGAGE BY DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS ENGAGING CRUISE CONTROL FOR ABOUT A WEEK. THE BRAKE INTERLOCK SWITCH WAS ALREADY REPLACED ONCE, IF IT HAD FAILED AGAIN THE ONLY OPTION WOULD HAVE BEEN TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT IT OFF. *TR

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ODI 10535033 · 14,500 mi

WESTBOUND ON I-78 NEAR HARRISBURG, PA WHILE TRAVELING ON CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE MOTOR INCREASED WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT FROM 65MPH TO OVER 72MPH TO THE POINT OF 80MPH BEFORE SEVERAL HARD FOOT PRESSURES ON BRAKE DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL. CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL TAP TO DISENGAGE. CALLED DEALER WHO SUGGESTED WE NOT USE CRUISE CONTROL AND ON RETURN HAD THEM SERVICE--DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE AND RETURNED CAR. ON 8-05-13 WHICH WAS NEXT HIGHWAY TRIP ON 440W IN STATEN ISLAND, NY WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL AT 60MPH (FLOW OF TRAFFIC) C…

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Steering assistance concerns

53 mentions · 3.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 77,767 mi (44 usable records).

ODI 10439889 · 700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL INDEPENDENTLY TURNED LEFT AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING, LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED BUT THE TEST DID NOT GENERATE A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700.

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ODI 10466788 · 980 mi

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ODI 10479390 · 16,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND ALL THE ELECTRONICS SHUT DOWN. I LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES AND COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS CAN NOT SEE ON THE COMPUTER OR FIGURE OUT. FIRST THE SERVICE TECH SAID IT WAS A FUSE NOT PLUGGED IN ALL THE WAY THEN THEY SAY IT WAS THE BATTERY.. I FEAR FOR MY LIFE IN THIS CAR AND WILL NEVER DRIVE IT AGAIN. IF I WERE IN A CROSS WALK I WOULD HAVE HIT A PEDESTRIAN OR I COULD HAVE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. LUCKILY I WAS NOT ON A …

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\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

39 mentions · 2.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 90,000 mi (25 usable records).

ODI 10482745 · 108 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 850.

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ODI 10535033 · 14,500 mi

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ODI 10545748 · 22,000 mi

ON 09/22/13, I LEFT FOR A 75 MILE TRIP. WHEN I FIRST STARTED MY CAR THAT MORNING, I NOTICED IT WAS MOVING SLUGGISHLY, BUT THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO OUR OVERNIGHT CHILLY TEMPERATURES. I DROVE THE SHORT DISTANCE TO THE INTERSTATE. AS I ATTEMPTED TO MERGE ONTO THE INTERSTATE, I HAD THE MOST FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR TO PREPARE TO MERGE AND DISCOVERED THAT I HAD PRACTICALLY NO ACCELERATION! MY CAR GOT TO BETWEEN 5000 AND 6000 RPMS BEFORE IT SHIFTED OUT OF FIRST GEAR! AT THAT POINT, I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY…

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Battery drain and no-start mentions

30 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 109,000 mi (15 usable records).

ODI 10531935 · 33,000 mi

THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF WHEN LOCKING AND ACTIVATING ALARM. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND SHUT IT OFF AGAIN, THEN THEY SHUT OFF. I AWAKE THE NEXT MORNING AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START, THE BATTERY APPEARED TO BE DEAD. AFTER A JUMP I LEFT FOR WORK AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE GAS. THE CAR THEN ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH WOULD GET CONSIDERABLY BRIGHTER AND THEN BACK TO NORMAL LIKE A FLASH WHEN ACTIVATED THE TURN SIGNAL OCCASIONALLY. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH WILL ALSO BLINK OUT FROM TIME TO…

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ODI 10661271

WHEN GOING TO WORK I PARKED MY CAR IN THE GARAGE. WHEN I CAME OUT TO TRY TO START IT SAID CHECK BRAKES. THE BRAKES WERE NOT ON, I THEN PRESSED THE BRAKES AND PUSHED THE BUTTON AND IT SAID IT NEEDED THE KEY. I PUT IT IN THE SLOT AND IT STILL SAID THE SAME THE WHOLE TIME MAKING THE SOUND WHEN IT STARTS. THE TOW NUMBER AND THE CLOSEST DEALER SAID TO HOLD THE BRAKE IN AND THE KEY AGAINST THE PUSH FOR ABOUT THIRTY SECONDS, STILL DID NOT START. THE TOW TRUCK HIRED TO COME ASKED ME TO TAKE THE KEY INSIDE THE KEY AND PUT IT IN DRIVER'S DOOR AND LO…

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ODI 10684178 · 21,348 mi

EARLIER THAT DAY THE WRENCH WAS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD, BUT IT DISAPPEARED. I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 15-20 MPH AND THE SCREEN READ "WARNING! DO NOT DRIVE! IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO ? I CAN'T REMEMBER" IT STARTED TO FREEZE THE DRIVING. THEN I PARKED IT AND IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND HPCU. IT SCARES ME TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WAS ON THE FREEWAY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR APRIL 20, 2014 AND NOW CAN JUST GET 2/3'S WHAT I PAID FOR IT. SAD, BUT TRUE. WHEN I GET SOM…

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Oil consumption or dilution

15 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 130,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10786834 · 68,774 mi

IN AUGUST 2013 I PURCHASE SAID CAR. A MONTH LATER, I NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMING/BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY, APPROX. 1 QT./500 MILES. TOOK IT IN TO GLENDORA HYUNDAI, THEY TOPPED IT OFF...MY IMPRESSION OF THEM, NO BIG THING TO THEM. I TRIED TO TELL THEM SOMETHING, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE EMAILS OF MY CONCERNS TO GLENDORA HYUNDAI, ETC. ON JULY 1 THROUGH 9, 2015, I TOOK A ROAD TRIP IN THE SONATA TO VACATION IN DALLAS, TX. ON THE WAY BACK ON EARLY THURSDAY, JULY 9, THE ENGINE STARTED TO PING AND SPUTTER. PULLED OVER AND ASSESSED ENGINE FAILUR…

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ODI 11160872 · 115,000 mi

I'M NOT EVEN SURE WHAT ALL RECALLS ARE THERE ANYMORE HOWEVER THIS IS THE CAR I LOVE TO HATE... BREAK WIRES KEEP MELTING CAR IS NOW BURNING OIL APPARENTLY AND THERE IS NO REASON OR LEAK THE ENGINE IS KNOCKING NOW... ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY CAR BUT I BELIEVE SHE WILL LEAVE ME STRANDED SOON ON TOP OF WHAT EVER HAPPENED WITH THE BREAK LIGHT STAYING ON RANDOMLY REDUCED MY DRIVING SPEED NEARLY CAUSING ME AN ACCIDENT

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ODI 11341345 · 145,200 mi

MY 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA RECEIVED A REPLACEMENT ENGINE DUE TO A RECALL FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. MY CAR DID NOT HAVE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, EVERYTHING ELSE WAS RUNNING AS IT SHOULD. AFTER MY ENGINE WAS REPLACED, THE DEALERSHIP DID A TEST DRIVE AND SAID EVERYTHING WAS RUNNING WELL. I DROVE MY CAR HOME EVERYTHING SEEMED OK. I ONLY DROVE THE CAR TO MY LOCAL SUPERMARKET TWICE AND LASTLY, MY SON DROVE IT OUT TO A BEST BUY, WHICH WAS 40 MINUTES AWAY. EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL DURING THE DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AS WELL AS THE LOCAL STREET UNTIL HE PULLED INT…

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Matching rule

\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

7 mentions · 0.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 33,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10534292 · 12,000 mi

HAD MY SONATA FOR LESS THAN A YEAR AND A HALF. I THOUGHT I SMELLED GAS IN THE CAR, BUT FIGURED I MUST HAVE SPILLED GAS ON MY SPORT COAT THE LAST TIME I WORE IT. STARTING THE CAR, I HAD TO HOLD THE START ENGINE BUTTON DOWN FOR AN EXTRA SECOND WHICH WAS WEIRD, BUT I FIGURED MAYBE I WAS LOOKING INTO THINGS. I HAD MY WINDOWS DOWN SINCE I THOUGHT I SMELLED GAS. AFTER DRIVING FOR A BIT MY CAR DIED SUDDENLY, AS I WAS PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO GET MY SON FROM HIS CAR SEAT AND THEN I SAW THAT…

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ODI 10650439 · 32,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS, THIS CAR HAVE HAD 2 MOTOR REPLACED ONE IN JUNE 2014/ 2ND IN AUGUST 2014 AND NOW A THIRD IN OCT 23, FILLED THE CAR UP WITH GAS, GOT ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR STARTED CUTTING BACK, BIG CLOUDS OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE REAR END, BLACK SUTT ON THE EXHAUST PIPES.THE CAR PUTTER ON THE INTERSTATE, HAD TO GET OFF THE ROAD CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE TRY TO STEER TO SAFETY, ONCE CAR SHUT DOWN IT BECAME HARD TO CONTROL, WENT OTHER THE SIDE OF RODE, HIT A WATER PIPE LINE, CAR NEVER CRANK AFTER THAT. HAD TO BE TOWED TO HYUNDAI DEALER SHIP. THIS IS T…

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ODI 11156685 · 149,592 mi

"FIRE HAZARD" RECEIVED AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT UNDER HYUNDAI ENGINE RECALL, I PICKED-UP THE CAR ON 09-13-18. I'VE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS OCCUR IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS. ONE OF THE MAIN ISSUES IS A FUEL/GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN AND AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NOW THERE IS EXTREMELY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE WHENEVER I JUST TURN ON THE IGNITION WITHOUT STARTING THE CAR. I ALSO NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON THE GROUND UNDER THE ENGINE AREA. I READ THAT SOME CARS ARE CATCHING ON FIRE AFTER HYUNDAI REPLACED THE ENGINES UNDER THE …

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Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b