turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
Feb 20152700 mi | Panoramic Sunroof motor 10mm bolt loose causing roof to flex and rattle. Took several trips and other repair attempts to isolate the noise which sounded like it was coming from the back deck. |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - May 2016 | |||
Dec 201524000 miUS $90 | Oil change stat insp replace right side power window switch. Was in 2 weeks before ordered switch but short in wiring when replaced. They took 3 hours to put the switch in. |
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
Jul 20148500 mi | Tire pressure sensor failed. |
192-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2020 | |||
Sep 201621000 mi | LH stabilizer bar replaced | ||
Dec 201622000 mi | Dealer replaced the backup camera |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
Oct 201519700 mi | electronic steering died |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
Dec 201519000 mi | A reported "click" was discovered by the service writer and was scheduled for repair during the regular service. |
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in Korea, South Sep 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
Mar 201527900 mi | Battery died one morning. The dealer replaced the battery. |
Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States Jul 2014 - May 2020 | |||
Sep 201634000 miUS $155 | Sounds and rattle noises. |
Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
May 201522940 mi | Both left and right axle shafts had to be replaced. Car was making knocking noise when turning sharp and accelerating. |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
Oct 2017101000 miUS $50 | needed new rotors and pads in front | ||
Nov 2017102000 miUS $60 | wheel bearing, was making a humming noise. mechanic a close friend. |
Hyundai Sonata in Nebraska, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202097880 miUS $600 | Gear shifter was broken. |
Hyundai Sonata in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2016 - Feb 2023 | |||
Apr 201747000 mi | The vent selector stopped working. It was stuck on defrost, and wouldn't blow warm air on my feet. The HVAC actuator was replaced. | ||
Dec 201751000 mi | Vent selector stopped working again. A new dealer diagnosed a different problem; the previous dealer just replaced the actuator. There was a bent fin somewhere in the HVAC system. Dash was removed and fin was replaced. Glad it was under warranty! | ||
Jun 201963000 mi | HVAC system stopped working again. The earlier warranty repair didn't hold. But now the car is out of warranty and I decided not to pay thousands for a repair that might not work. | ||
Sep 202267000 miUS $600 | Replaced Schrader valve. Recharged A/C |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 202128520 miC $680 | Cam shaft sensors defective causing engine to stall |
Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201884000 miUS $700 | Replaced vacuum pump. I was never confident in their ability. They charged $120/hr to diagnose, and I had to prepay for the part. Took two days to finish job. So far, it's ok. But I won't go back to that dealer |
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 201625200 mi | Camera | ||
Jul 202276000 miUS $200 | Steering was vibrating when driven above 65 MPH. |
Hyundai Sonata in Colorado, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Oct 201531200 mi | Clear coat peeling on front bumper. |
Hyundai Sonata in Nebraska, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
Apr 201537700 mi | Wheel speed sensor |
Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
Sep 201316000 mi | Engine quit on highway, dealer found no problem first time, engine died a few days later in slow moving traffic. Dealer replaced ECM unit. Car since stalled out again so I guess it's not the ECM? | ||
Nov 201322600 mi | Car stalled again after dealer reprogrammed the PCM. Dealership replaced the electronic throttle system. All seems well. Dealer also performed an alignment at this service as the car pulls to the left. | ||
Dec 201327000 mi | Noticed a burning smell after a long highway drive in very cold weather. Dealer found an oil leak and replaced the valve cover and gasket moulding. | ||
Mar 201439000 mi | Dealer replaced front struts due to thunking noise in front end. Noise still present. Dealer then replaced steering components. Noise gone. Transmission was shifting very harsh with delayed up shifts. There was also a check engine light present. Dealer reflashed the computer. Problem resolved for a few weeks and has since returned. | ||
Jun 201443000 mi | A/c not blowing cold at times | ||
Sep 201451000 mi | Check engine light. Dealer cleared code and recommended fuel system cleaning | ||
Nov 201454700 mi | Dash rattle at idle | ||
Feb 201563600 mi | Replace both strut mounts and struts. | ||
Jun 201570000 mi | A/C blowing warm with no flow from the dash vents | ||
Dec 201575000 mi | Transmission holding gears longer than normal when car is cold. Dealer flushed fluid and updates to software completed. | ||
Mar 201678000 mi | engine seized on highway. Dealership bought car after repairs. Common issue it seems, I no longer own this vehicle. |
Hyundai Sonata in West Virginia, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
Aug 201552000 miUS $300 | Transmission shifting hard. They reset the driving mode of the computer, which didn't fix the issue. I then received a check engine light and a Blue Link notification. Called them and they diagnosed a Temperature Sensor issue. |
Hyundai Sonata in Nebraska, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jan 201879000 miUS $90 | Original battery replacement. Got more than normal life out of it. |
Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
Nov 201549640 mi | Front axels |
Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States Apr 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
May 201640800 mi | Wheel too loose, car would wander on freeway. Dealer tech changed computer steering setting. | ||
Nov 201646400 mi | Door handle unlock button stuck in depressed position. |
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jul 201511200 miUS $21 | AC blows hot air, I did not agree with the $128 diagnostic fee and the fact that I have a bumper to bumper 100K warranty and they still charge me. Did not fix, had only the oil change done! |
Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States Dec 2017 - Sep 2023 | |||
May 201866000 miUS $500 | A/C was blowing hot air. There was a leak, needed repair to stop leak as well as recharge. Replaced pads, refinished rotors. | ||
Feb 202188000 miUS $60 | Headlight out | ||
May 202187311 miUS $180 | Replaced tie rod end (outer tie rod, left). $80 for part and $100 for labor. | ||
Feb 202297000 mi | Long block replaced under warranty. The problem was found due to a timing issue which caused the car to not start. | ||
May 202299000 miUS $20 | Driver’s side headlight out. Rear inner tail light/running light. | ||
Oct 2022101000 miUS $250 | Front brake rotors and pads replaced. | ||
Mar 2023106000 miUS $350 | Alternator died and battery discharged while driving. Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. | ||
Jun 2023109000 mi | Recall on fuel hose |
Hyundai Sonata in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jan 201320500 mi | Dashboard mounted Trunk Release switch had no spring pressure. |
Hyundai Sonata in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2018 - Nov 2018 | |||
Feb 201865000 mi | Replaced right side tie rod |
Hyundai Sonata in Mississippi, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Aug 201431000 mi | The transmission began having problems shifting and a warning light on the dash illuminated. A faulty transmission temperature sensor was replaced. |
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
Feb 201535000 mi | I notice difficulty starting car. The check engine light came on and it felt very underpowered while I was driving. I had it towed to the dealership and they said that the high pressure fuel pump failed. It was covered under my powertrain warranty. | ||
Mar 201755000 miUS $95 | Check engine light came on and the code read was for the rear O2 sensor. I ordered the part with a PCV valve and had a family member install it. |
Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States May 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jun 20134000 mi | Leather on bottom of steering wheel is starting to tear. Whining noise from transmission under light acceleration at low speeds of 25 to 35 mph. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2018125000 miUS $5000 | Long block replaced due to recall |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jul 20131000 mi | Transmission lost fluid and slipping. Car would not drive. |
Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
Mar 20146000 mi | Transmission would flutter about on the highway. | ||
Mar 201525000 mi | Left speaker on driver's side stopped working, dealer replaced at no cost to me. |
198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2021 | |||
Aug 201572800 miUS $299 | Abnormal wear on driver side tires. Bumps on in side of tire. Replaced rear shocks. | ||
Jul 201685800 mi | The engine blew. It needs to be replaced. Approx 5 weeks ago Hyundai sent me a notice they were extending my warranty by 20K miles because of possible piston problems. Well driving home from the store the motor blew. No warning lights. | ||
Aug 201687300 mi | Motor Blew. Needed replacement. Car had 87500 miles on odometer. Replaced motor under Hyundai warranty. | ||
Jun 2017102000 mi | Hyundai has a engine recall notice to check engines for malfunctions. This was free of charge. It was done at dealer with oil change. Oil change was no charge because of the engine check. This is for the 2.4 engines in Sonata's. | ||
Dec 2017109000 miUS $800 | New Front Brakes and Rotors Left front axle replaced due to torn CV boot. Front end Alignment | ||
Mar 2018113000 miUS $100 | Original battery died. Replaced with a COSTCO Interstate Battery. 3 year free replacement |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201657000 mi | Front wheel bearings, both sides. | ||
Dec 201780000 miUS $500 | Transmission would not shift all the way into park and the key interlock would not release the key. | ||
Feb 201883000 mi | Seat heaters did not work because tech forgot to plug them in on the previous repair trip |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 201415000 mi | Tire pressure monitoring sensor has failed. Two trips to the dealer and still not fixed. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
Sep 201321000 mi | Gas lid refused to open from inside cockpit. |
Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jun 201318000 mi | Cruise control started to malfunction. |
Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
May 201343000 miUS $118 | XM Radio not receiving signal; screen displays XM loagding |
Hyundai Sonata in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201749000 mi | Fix seat belt - recall |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201550800 mi | Metal shavings in the engine, engine was rebuilt. Broken AC condensor, something pierced it and caused loss of freon. |
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
Oct 201640000 mi | Actuator for left rear door failed and replaced under warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States Oct 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 201850000 mi | Heating the car and seat belts |
Hyundai Sonata in Nevada, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 20136000 mi | Check Engine light came on. Dealer said it was a vacuum leak (probably gas cap) and reset the check engine light. I had filled by tank two days before and had driven over 200 miles before the check engine light came on? Wait for fix?? | ||
Oct 201525000 miUS $125 | Replaced oem battery at Pep Boys | ||
Aug 201738000 mi | A test was run on the engine on a recall. A recording was made and sent to Hyundai for further analysis. Then the engine oil was drained and replaced along with the oil filer. A new dip stick was also installed. Engine was found to be okay. | ||
Jun 201839000 mi | Recall for seat belt tensioner |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 20138200 mi | Replaced driver's seat upholstery. Stitching came undone. | ||
Sep 201520000 mi | The car was cranking a long time before turning over and running rough, with hesitations, loss of power, and trouble shifting (Auto Transmission). The Dealer said the symptoms matched a TSB and a software update would fix it. | ||
Oct 201520000 mi | After the previous repair attempt, the problem returned in one day: extended cranking, rough running, hesitation, loss of power, trouble shifting. |
Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2021114000 miUS $7 | A star-like steering coupler got destroyed and caused clicking noise when steering the driving wheel. By replacing the steering coupler, it fixed the problem. | ||
Nov 2021135000 miUS $100 | Got a P0713 engine code: a thermo sensor was malfunctioned that causes the car to jerk and could decrease transmision performance and eventually could destroy the transmission if this problem prolong. Transmission thermo sensor and rubber seal got replaced. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 201740000 miUS $150 | Driver's headlight assembly out of alignment, including DRL, low, & high beams. Possibly due to an accident before I bought it, though mechanics say they can't tell it was in one. Not fixed. Possible that the tech was incompetent. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201786000 miUS $25 | Replaced wipers |
Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
Feb 20134700 mi | Vehicle downshifts while coasting at 38 mph and 22 mph. Reported to service writer. Dealer reprogrammed computer. Still downshifting. Will require another appointment and visit | ||
Apr 20138800 mi | Noise found to be due to improper fit of headliner around moonroof. Required dropping headliner, adjustment, etc. |
Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States Sep 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
Nov 201535000 mi | Oil drip |
Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201787000 mi | Recall to protect critical under body components from rust | ||
Sep 201796000 mi | Some engines during build, had residual particulate matter left behind, which could damage crank shaft ans seals. Engine was inspected, oil changed, and additional 20,000 mile engine warranty added | ||
May 2018112000 miUS $140 | Replaced relay for solenoid, did not fix problem,got est to replace compressor over 1200.00. Did not do repair. Shipped car to California, a/c and backup camera started working. |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - May 2017 | |||
Apr 201745000 mi | Dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump. There were recalls on the part so warranty covered it. Thank goodness, other wise it would have been a 1,000 repair. |
Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
May 201758000 miUS $140 | Replace dead battery by AAA. Car would not start. | ||
Oct 201761000 miUS $132 | passenger side headlight burned out. Replaced the bulb. did not light; removed replaced, no light. Bought another bulb; same result. Took to AAA; they had no problem with bulb. Second time this year with that headlight. No , I did not touch the bulb glass. |
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
Apr 201536500 mi | Driver side brake piston stuck causing the inner brake shoe to wear to the metal. Dealer replaced the driver side caliper and replaced both passenger and driver brake pads and resurfaced both passenger and driver roters |
159-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
May 201622000 mi | (Hybrid) High voltage battery was over charging - replaced HV battery and voltage control modual (under warranty). 22,092 miles $6700 estimated charge back | ||
Jan 201730541 mi | Sudden poor gas mileage. Gas was OK, no error codes. Pulled battery cable to discharge for one hour - performance returned to near normal. Cause unknown. |
Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201411740 mi | Transmission slipping in 3rd and 4th gear, hy-brid battery drains from 1/2 to less than 1/8 on gauge. Trans.fluid smelt burnt. Transmission replaced. | ||
May 2022104160 miC $750 | Wheel bearing replacement but then a bolt broke while they were replacing the wheel and it took a week to get that repaired (that was paid for by the shop but we were not given a loaner vehicle for the duration) |
Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States Jan 2014 - May 2017 | |||
Jul 201646700 mi | Nav system locked up, I took photo of screen, can not be duplicated and it works, but I took car in anyway to document situation | ||
May 201759000 mi | The hybrid battery alert came on - it said "stop driving car" - looked this up online and other people have experienced it. From seeing what others' experiences were (dealers not even being aware of the warning existing) never mind having any idea how to diagnose, we traded off the car and got a Chevrolet Volt. |
Hyundai Sonata in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2013 - Sep 2019 | |||
Aug 20146200 mi | Hybrid system fault lights keep coming on. No codes in memory. The faults cause the Hybrid system to shut down completely. Repairs still not completed. | ||
Sep 20146200 mi | The water pump for the Hybrid electric motor failed and had to be replaced | ||
Oct 20146600 mi | Well after several trips and several days of troubleshooting the dealer replaced the generator. This unit transfers gas engine energy to the storage batteries. | ||
May 201511740 mi | Generator from engine to Hybrid system battery stopped working | ||
Sep 201514880 mi | Entire compressor had to be replaced | ||
Aug 201619220 mi | Had to replace one caliper (rear right), brake pads (rear), both rear brake rotors | ||
May 201828520 miC $755 | Had to replace both front rotors and brake pads and have the rear brakes serviced again Mechanic reported rear rotors will have to be replaced again next spring (he estimates) |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
Aug 201527000 mi | Both DC outlets in the front center console kept tripping when a cell phone charger was plugged in. | ||
Aug 201641000 mi | Upon entering address into nav system an unknown address would pop up and the nav would set for that address, one time attempting to send me across country. Then Bluetooth attempt to dial numbers would never allow the correct number. |
Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jul 201621200 miUS $1052 | Took in for routine Maint. & oil change. Dealer found oil pan seal failed & leaking said extremely unusual for this engine replaced gasket and resealed oil pan. After Hyundai tried to gank me for 4 new tires and did NOT check for the cause of the premature/uneven front tire wear, I took it to Firestone. They found the Driver Side Wheel bearing was shot at only 20,000 miles! |
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Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Nov 201630400 mi | The steering box was going bad, so had to be replaced |
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in Oregon, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
Mar 201651000 mi | Computer wasn't calculating fuel mixture correctly so turbo failed to engage. Didn't affect ability to drive. Quick diagnosis and fixed under warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 201663000 mi | This was to repair a known manufacturer defect in the drivetrain where the transmission slips out of gear and/or will not shift into gear. This was fixed under warranty by the dealer. |
Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 20124900 mi | Rough shifts. Transmission temperature range sensor replaced | ||
Jan 201835000 mi | Steering fix under warranty |
Hyundai Sonata in Puerto Rico Apr 2012 - May 2014 | |||
Jan 20124000 mi | Changed expansion valve, but it did not fix problem | ||
Feb 20124500 mi | Change a/c compressor. This fixed the problem. Adjusted panoramic roof. (they uninstalled inside roof panels) Change a/c compressor. This fixed the problem. Adjusted panoramic roof. (they uninstalled inside roof panels) | ||
Mar 20125000 mi | Roof started to rattle again. Dealer had the car for 3 days. Still no fix. | ||
May 20129500 mi | This time dealer gave me a rental. Left car again at dealer. Contacted Hyundai Dist of PR. | ||
May 201436000 mi | Car was making a loud sound on drivers side front tire suspension. I went for service several times with no luck into repairing this problem. Also A/C started again to stop cooling when stopped. A/c Compressor has been changed two times. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 20111500 mi | after three visits squeek finally isolated to allignment dowels on rear subframe rubbing against holes in body. Solution was to remove subframe and drill hole diameter larger. no problems since after three visits squeek finally isolated to allignment dowels on rear subframe rubbing against holes in body. Solution was to remove subframe and drill hole diameter larger. no problems since | ||
Sep 201449000 mi | AC compressor makes intermittent excess noise and intermittly blows warm air Start button intermittent. Problem corrected, when they did the recall for shifter cable. Switch was damaged and was intermittent... Had shifter position sensor replaced and now ok. | ||
Nov 201451000 mi | Oil pan leaking | ||
Mar 201558000 mi | Vacuum booster inop | ||
Mar 201679000 miUS $173 | Steering rack replaced under warrenty | ||
Sep 201682000 mi | Start button would intermittently work, traded car in for 2016 Hylander Also still have problem with AC working. |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
Jan 2012 | Battery dead 2 days in a row. Defective battery-at least 1 dead cell-replaced under warranty while I waited. |
Hyundai Sonata in Kansas, United States Nov 2011 - May 2013 | |||
Jan 20122000 mi | vehicle pulls to the right in all weather and all road types | ||
Apr 20128700 mi | XM radio constantly displays "loading XM" and will not load XM. Dealer said XM radio connection was loose in the radio/antennae. They tightened the connection which fixed it for a week, now XM still does not work. | ||
Jun 201212000 mi | Radio replaced due to faulty XM module. Radio is working now. However the dealer damaged the dashboard near the radio while installing the new radio. I had to bring the car back to the dealership to get the dash fixed to how it was before. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Oct 201342000 miUS $58 | Tire pressure sensor | ||
Jan 201446000 mi | AC hose broke and lost refrigerant. AC blew hot at all times. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
Oct 2011 | Black tape on edge of door roughed up in transit, replaced. | ||
Apr 20124440 mi | Replaced peeling door tape, Driver's side |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
Jun 201315500 mi | Nav System defective. Operates correctly on a random basis | ||
Jul 201434080 mi | Defective transmission pan sensor and harness.It required two separate trips to get all the parts replaced. Covered by warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 201518300 miUS $10 | Radio lost all volume, thought it was fuse. Needed reset with paper clip, reset hole upper left hand corner of unit. Mechanic kind enough to charge me nothing for this during other maintenance. | ||
Jan 201618500 miUS $120 | Battery slowly died over a week of use in cold weather. 4 years into ownership, battery replacement not unusual. |
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jan 201568000 miUS $270 | Turbo Oil Return line was leaking. Turbo was making whining noise and continued even after the repair. Oil failure appeared imminent. |
Hyundai Sonata in Quebec, Canada Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201653320 mi | Noticed knocking from rear suspension when driving over bumps. Mentionned to dealer. Dealer replaced end links left and right. Under warranty, paid nothing. Noticed squeaking from headliner, especially when cold. Mentionned to dealer. He suggested sunroof seal replacement. Performed under warranty in the spring. Noticed improvement, but its warmer now. We'll see next winter. | ||
May 201654320 mi | Noticed knocking from front passenger-side suspension when going over bumps. Dealer replaced sway bar link assembly and solved the problem. | ||
Nov 201661460 mi | Trunk lock was jammed. Dealer replaced entire locking mechanism. | ||
Apr 201765720 miC $460 | When accelerating briskly on highway on-ramp, the engine power suddenly dropped. No outward indication of problem (no check engine), except reduced power. I guessed turbo leak (wastegate stuck open), but dealer reported a crack in intercooler. Despite being no longer covered under warranty, Hyundai Canada offered to pay for replacement parts. I paid labour (4 hours) | ||
May 201766960 miC $1431 | Brake pads and rotors front a rear replaced: 950$ Both front ball joints finished. Needed to be replaced. 480$ | ||
Jul 201770060 miC $400 | Transmission "up shift" paddle stopped working, a failure which rendered the driver unable to manually select gears. Car dropped off with request to replace part. Dealer wanted to correctly diagnose the problem first. Diagnosis cost 260$. I asked Dealer to replace both paddles while we were at it. Actual repair cost 50$. | ||
Feb 201881840 miC $450 | Replaced link assembly |
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
Oct 201649200 mi | Exhaust pipe came out of place. | ||
Feb 201745000 miUS $450 | A lot of oxidation rusted this cars rotors and pads as well as where they are placed which is why it needed replacing at this point. They not only changed the rotors and pad but also cleaned up the rust. |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
Jul 201429000 mi | I was having problems with the automatic transmission--late shifts, inconsistent, struggling to find a gear. I took it for service and they "re-learned the transmission adaptive learning" (their words, not mine) and the problem seemed to go away. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2020 | |||
Jun 201428000 mi | Steering wheel inserts peeling. They were replaced. Sounded like a blown speaker. Dealer determined that the radio needed to be replaced. Chrome trim on passenger side of the hood was loose and pulling away from the car. | ||
Apr 201536500 mi | Car won't start. Have to shift from park to drive more than once before starter will engage. Dealer could not reproduce. Has happened SEVERAL times since. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jan 20136200 mi | Turbo Waste Gate out of adjustment. Intermittent problem with Turbo not working. Code hard to catch. Bought my own OBD2 diagnostic tool to catch the code. Once caught the dealer fixed it. Car without turbo runs like it has 50 hp | ||
Oct 201314240 mi | Passenger electric mirror would "stick" and not rotate. Intermittent problem. Dealer replace control unit in door, but it made no difference. New mirror needed. Now works properly. |
Hyundai Sonata in Indiana, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 201322400 mi | It was a TSB issue with the turbocharger. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - May 2017 | |||
Jan 201529000 mi | Turbo charger wastegate needed adjustment | ||
Feb 201529800 mi | Clip holding wastegate rod broke and needed to be replaced. Was not correctly fixed earlier | ||
Sep 201536000 mi | Turbocharger exhaust clamp broke. Lost boost. Dealer replaced under warranty |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 201856000 miUS $438 | Making noise. |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 202188000 mi | Check engine light was on. I obtained malfunction code using a code reader. I adjusted the exhaust waste gate actuator (for engine turbocharger) to achieve factory specified sensor voltage. Reset check engine light. It has not come back on. | ||
Aug 202190000 miUS $250 | AC was working intermittently, sometimes working fine, other times not working at all. Mechanic replaced AC pressure control valve in AC compressor. Problem solved. |
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 2012 | Thumping noise when going over bumps are imperfections in road surface at low speed. Dealer unable to fix problem. Dealer replaced vehicle with new 2013 Sonata. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States May 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
May 201523000 miUS $170 | Weird noises stemming from engine compartment. Luggish transmission operation. Has not affected performance thus far. |
Hyundai Sonata in Utah, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 20125000 mi | Wheel alignment and electronic sensors were tweeked |
Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States Apr 2017 - Aug 2020 | |||
Mar 201877000 miUS $25 | Exterior door handle reconnect. |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201773000 miUS $10 | replace worn out electric power steering coupler |
198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jul 201563700 mi | Camshaft locked up and damaged the engine. Under warranty, they replaced a whole engine. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2021 | |||
Feb 201559400 miUS $86 | Windshield washer pump failed | ||
Nov 201696900 miUS $310 | Replaced Worn Steering coupling (rubber)faulty. | ||
Apr 2017104500 miUS $105 | Left side (Rear) tail light harness. Socket tension was scorched and lost tension. | ||
May 2018124000 miUS $354 | Vehicle will loose acceleration sometimes. Other times, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) will turn on without human interaction. Scan Tool Error Code C1513. It is alleged that the acceleration and deceleration is caused by a burnt Rear harness Cable - (Replaced). Acceleration and deceleration and ESC dash light is intermittent. Acceleration and deceleration will occur between 25 and 70 MPH. ESC dash light will turn on after 1 mile in the morning. Due to inertia at 7o MPH you will not feel the loss of engine power, however you will loose the capability to accelerate whilst at the same time the RPM drops to zero. You will notice the change between 25 and 40 MPH. |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jun 201685000 miUS $600 | steering coupler |
Hyundai Sonata in Utah, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 201650000 mi | Neutral saety switch | ||
Nov 201660300 mi | Stereo system has gone out for the second time. Dealer claims its not under warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Feb 201780000 miUS $300 | Replaced front brake pads |
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States May 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Apr 201636700 mi | Steering wheel controls not working/working occasionally. | ||
Jun 201640000 mi | Leaking grease from boot. Needed to be replaced. High pressure fuel pump problem causing engine to not idle or drive properly. RPMs dancing up and down. |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - May 2019 | |||
Jul 201663800 miUS $400 | Replace transmission oil temperature sensor | ||
Jan 201760000 miUS $1 | Steering wheel coupler. Dealer quoted me $350 to replace a $1.00 part. I did it myself. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Mar 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
Jun 201458000 mi | passenger door hinges were bent outward making it difficult to close the door, or to have it secured properly. autobody repair shop wanted to hold me as responsible for the damage that was done to the door. |
Hyundai Sonata in Iowa, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jun 201663000 miUS $1100 | AC compressor failure | ||
Jul 2022135000 miUS $500 | Compressor clutch valve |
Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
Oct 2016115000 miUS $750 | I haven't actually had the problem fixed yet. It is a worn worm screw and the Steering wheel will be replaced. I got an estimate from my mechanic that is very honest and reliable. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
May 201310000 mi | Cruise Control Seatbelt and Roof Problems |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201239000 mi | Loose heat shield. Repaired | ||
Dec 2016119000 miUS $500 | Steering was lose. Replaced bushing that dealer had in stock. | ||
Apr 2017122000 miUS $2500 | Slipping between gears Engine failed. Dealer reports water in the fuel. Unable to repair | ||
Sep 2017125000 miUS $700 | Starter failed. Required replacement | ||
Apr 2018133000 miUS $300 | Fuel pump was replaced |
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
Dec 20112000 mi | Half inch inch crack developed in paint on rear quarter panel during first 3 days of ownership. Right front passenger door miss aligned. |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201519000 mi | paint on steering wheel peeled off. replaced by dealer under warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jun 201431000 miUS $80 | Rubber seam around passenger front window defective. Battery replaced. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
May 20126400 mi | Heater hose was improperly installed at the factory. Service manager said the he has seen a number of this repairs for this model of Sonata. | ||
Jan 201312000 miUS $93 | Right Front Caliper was corroded need cleaned and lubricated |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Aug 20111000 mi | Steering pull to right | ||
Oct 20113000 mi | steering pulls to right, tsb fix unsuccessful improperly applied paint on roof 4th attempt to repair right pull 5th attempt to fix right pull | ||
Jan 20125000 mi | Still pulled to the right when sold. improperly applied paint on roof |
Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201432000 miUS $50 | 3rd headlight issue in 2 years... Said It was a bulb but issue was intermittent. Not sure it is resolved. | ||
Oct 201542300 miUS $25 | 5th lighting failure in 2.5 years! | ||
Jan 201644300 mi | 6th lightbulb since buying the car! They say that's normal but doesn't seem like it to me. | ||
Jan 201746500 miUS $130 | 7th and 8th light bulbs that have went out! Terible and annoying. Expensive to replace all these. hood struts failed at only 60K miles! So annoying, 6 months out of warranty, and they covered the parts ($300), but I had to pay the labor ~$60. Still, hood struts should not fail at 60K miles. | ||
Apr 201759000 miUS $50 | Another bulb out. #9 in 4 years. | ||
Jul 201763000 miUS $50 | 10 lightbulbs that has had to be replaced! Unbelievable. Never had this many problems on any other car. This time, driver side front headlight was out, and I got pulled over by a cop for the third time and the time that I've owned this car, about five years. This car has a weird if not defective electrical system, bad lightbulbs, or some combination of the above. | ||
Feb 201873000 miUS $5 | Out of alignment. Not well corrected. Rattle in interior trim. |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2018105000 miUS $165 | Steering coupler needed to be replaced. Was under recall but past warranty cutoff by a few thousand miles. Dealer paid half of labor. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201340300 mi | A button on the steering wheel would sometimes not work. They replaced all the buttons on the wheel in a few hours and for free. | ||
Aug 201446460 mi | Passenger door's lock/unlock button popped out. Was probably broken internally when I bought it used, but I never used the passenger lock button. They replaced it, no problem or charge. |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States May 2012 - Nov 2019 | |||
Aug 201558100 miUS $350 | Replace high pressure fuel pump | ||
Feb 201792000 mi | Recall for under carriage undercoating |
Hyundai Sonata in Alberta, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
Mar 201315500 mi | Heated seats swithes were backwards. Dealership switched switches |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Nov 201218000 mi | Vibration noise while driving at slow speeds | ||
Jan 201320500 mi | Pin striping driver door came off Vibration while driving at slow speeds | ||
Mar 201323000 mi | Vibration while driving at slow speeds | ||
Jun 201327000 mi | Vibration while driving at slow speeds | ||
Nov 201333000 mi | Vibration at slow speeds. I am giving up on this problem because the dealer refuses to fix it. This will be my first and last Hyundai | ||
Jan 201720000 mi | After all the bad press about the engine design problems with the 2011-2013 Sonata 4 cylinder engine I decided to trade it in for a Honda CR-V. No more Hyundais for me. The dealer never really came clean with the vibration problem. |
Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
Dec 201453000 mi | Complete engine replacement. Rod Knock...blew a rod. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201860900 mi | The car needed a valve cover gasket, a new battery, and a serpentine belt, along with a cleanup. Labor is not cheap! |
Hyundai Sonata in Nebraska, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Oct 2018105000 miUS $730 | Traction control sensor needed replacing. Whole steering column had to be replaced with it. | ||
Jan 2019109000 mi | Airbag control unit had to be modified due to recall | ||
Oct 2021132000 mi | Internal engine failure. Main engine replaced with remanufactured unit. Covered by Hyundai due to the Theta II engine lawsuit |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201776000 mi | Recalled Engine Issue. Great service and didn't cost anything. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Oct 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Mar 201885000 miUS $90 | Noticed a knocking sound when turning the steering wheel. Deal replaced part due to previous work done during recall repair. | ||
Jul 201889000 miUS $463 | CV boot replacement. 90K mile service. Car would not start from work location. Had car towed to shop. Replaced starter. Replaced washer fluid pump |
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201766000 miUS $300 | Replaced worn out pads | ||
May 201872000 miUS $40 | Oil change |
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in Quebec, Canada Jun 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
Dec 20136820 mi | Shuddering and hesitation on cold engine when the temperature dropped below 0 degrees C | ||
Oct 201619420 mi | Check engine lighted up for an OCV valve malfunction. Valve was removed, cleaned and reinstalled. | ||
Sep 201725420 mi | Stuck OCV valve. Replaced with new valve. | ||
Feb 201829667 miC $420 | 3 sway bar links were broken. Replaced with "lifetime" parts. | ||
Jun 201832240 miC $240 | HGS belt was slipping when the car started the gas engine. Most of the time, this happened when the car went from electric mode to gas or combined gas+electric. |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
Mar 20121000 mi | BlueLink never has reported mileage. Radio failed to power on this week. Pulling fuse and reinserting restored radio, and now BlueLink is showing correct mileage. | ||
Aug 20126400 mi | Radio was shorted internally and had to be replaced. |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jul 201647200 miUS $205 | Install left front camber bolt | ||
Mar 201874139 miUS $165 | Right front wheel well lining torn |
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
May 20136000 mi | Bought the car in the dead of winter, no idea that A/C didn't work, took to dealer, they recharged, everything OK now. | ||
Mar 201646000 mi | Check engine light came on again, on a previous routine service visit, they said it was because I had the car 'on' while filling gas, but I didn't do that this interval. Cleared the code, and the light came back in about 500 miles. | ||
May 201647000 mi | Emissions canister was malfunctioning, causing the check engine light to come on, repaired for free under warranty/ | ||
Jun 201766000 miUS $300 | A/C pressure was below half of factory specifications. On an earlier trip down South, the A/C was barely working, and at one point, after a ten minute stop after five hours of driving, it blew tiny chunks of ice out of the far right passenger side vent. Since recharge, it's worked fine on another Southern trip, but they put in a dye when they added coolant, so it would be possible in the future to know where a leak was occurring. $200. Valve stem on one wheel needed to be replaced, was losing air. $100. |
Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
Dec 20123000 miUS $25 | Poor than average gas millage in winter months |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - May 2018 | |||
May 201648000 mi | Transmission failed bad cell in 12v battery front left wheel bearing failed | ||
Sep 201764000 miUS $175 | EV system scanned for EV failure alert. System scanned no fault detected. Dash shoes EV failure intermittently Car will start after 30 min. Update: problem later disappeared by itself. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
Jun 20124960 mi | Passenger side seatbelt adjuster will not move out of place. Dealer removed trim and performed temporary repair to enable movement of the sliding mechanism--replacement parts ordered. | ||
Jul 20124960 mi | Dealer replaced passenger seatbelt adjuster and cover assembly (as it showed signs of stress when adjuster malfunctioned). |
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2019 | |||
Jun 201777000 miUS $8000 | Main bearing failure required replacement of entire engine. | ||
Jan 2019111000 miUS $2000 | Transmission pump |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Oct 20126800 mi | Interior piece came loose. Put clip back on | ||
Dec 201328000 mi | Fuel pump broke |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Hyundai Sonata in North Dakota, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
Feb 20138200 mi | Parked not used for two days--battery completely dead--dealer charged battery and said battery in good health and holding 600cca as battery is required--??what could have caused the battery to be dead??--what can I do? |
Engine not specified
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
Mar 2015 | Airbag warning light and tire traction warning light came on. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Nov 201433780 miC $500 | Very cheap build quality, when driving in snow I fear for my car, front bumper was slightly pushed in by snow and cracks appeared just by regular driving. Winter driving is not for this car. Mechanics are still great but not body build. |
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201119000 mi | Knocking or Pinging of the Valves when accelerating. Display fades when temperature inside car is warm/hot. | ||
Sep 201231000 mi | Traction Control Light stays ON. |
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - May 2010 | |||
May 20101000 mi | Car has slight hesitation with very light gas throttle. Told "normal" but not convinced. Drove another car, noticed same, so probably a design flaw. Traded because felt could be a safety issue. |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Jun 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
Sep 201476000 mi | The car will not charge my phone. It has trouble connecting the MP3 sometimes and the rear window defroster does not work |
turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
Mar 2011 | Taken in two days after delivery for a suspension noise. Made an adjustment, noise back the next day. Suspension noise turned out to be a structural defect in the welding process. It's been a lengthy process, but they are replacing the car. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201799600 mi | Recall for certain 2011 Sonatas that had metal fragments left in the engine during manufacture, causing premature failure. Entire engine/turbocharger was replaced under recall. | ||
Apr 201799500 miUS $20 | 1 low beam and 1 high beam were burned out. They take the same bulb, so I moved the working ones into high beam position and put in a fresh pair of low beams. | ||
Aug 2017105000 mi | Extended warranty replacement of power steering coupler | ||
Jul 2018112000 miUS $100 | Battery Replacement | ||
Jun 2022140000 miUS $50 | Slight knock and looseness when turning the wheel. Resolved by replacing both front sway bar links. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201890000 mi | Dealer replaced power steering rubber coupler after a clunky slop developed in steering. Was done as part of a TSB they had as they knew these fail too often. No cost to me. Car was at dealer ~4 hours. | ||
Jun 2021115000 miUS $100 | Replaced rear wheel bearings |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
Dec 201114260 mi | Issue with noise in roofliner, above drivers head, towards center pillar. Dealer replaced sunroof, which was not the issue (I had advised as such. Then new sunroof leaked. Dealer corrected sunroof, which had not been installed correctly. Also added foam tape to area they thought noise was coming from. Did not fix. I ended up fixing by spraying white silcoine lube under the headliner-into roof area. | ||
Apr 201218600 mi | Some paint issues that needed repairing under warranty (minor issues). Bodyshop delay meant it was there longer than expected. Still have sunroof issue. | ||
Oct 201224260 mi | Turbo not responding at start up. Have to shut down and turn back on for Turbo to work. Repaired electronic waste gate. After Turbo repair, check engine light came on. Rough starting/idle. Injector issue on cylinder #2. Showing Misfire. Injector ended up being replaced. |
Hyundai Sonata in Oregon, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 20118000 mi | sunroof sqeaking and trim misaligned |
Hyundai Sonata in Hawaii, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jan 201889000 miUS $890 | Temperature Sensor had to be replaced inside the transmission |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jan 20111860 mi | Cylinder 2 misfire; car almost stalling at low revs. Reset check engine light. All cylinders reported normal. | ||
Jun 20119300 mi | Replaced paddle shifters and car was shiftable from 1st to 6th gears; previous to that sensor was broken and the only drivable gear was "D". | ||
Sep 201114880 mi | Newly installed paddle shifter assembly broken; no manumatic transmission selectable. Replaced paddles again. | ||
Jan 201216740 mi | Paddle shifter quit working. Recurring problem. Ordered parts over the phone at the dealer and replaced after the paddles were received at the dealer. | ||
Jan 201326240 mi | Misfiring; engine light was on. Re-gapped a spark plug. | ||
Jan 201744640 miC $3300 | turbo - blown - replaced |
Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Aug 2017129000 mi | Full engine replacement. Due to a faulty oil transfer tube, all oil was drained from the crankcase with no warning. First indication was when it became a paper weight on the highway. Hyundai footed the entire $6400 bill. |
Hyundai Sonata in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Nov 201060 mi | Check Engine Light appeared shortly after arriving home from delivery. Dealer reset it, and said it's nothing to worry about. Check Engine Light appeared shortly after arriving home from delivery. Dealer reset it, and said it's nothing to worry about. Engine started stalling. Dealership thought it may have been a fuel contamination or bad spark plugs; upon disassembling the engine it was found to have a broken/melted exhaust valve in cylinder #2. | ||
Dec 201060 mi | Engine started stalling. Valve melted into cylinder. Scratched up the walls and base, and damaged the Turbocharger. Dealership replaced Engine and Turbocharger. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
Jun 201375000 mi | Turbo actuator stuck; repaired under warranty. | ||
Oct 2014119000 mi | Turbo waste gate |
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201332000 mi | Replace car stereo |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2021 | |||
Sep 201225000 mi | Battery died | ||
Jan 201555300 mi | Amount of play in the steering. Replaced steering flexible coupling | ||
Nov 201565400 mi | Oil leak, turbo return line corroded. Line and seals replaced. | ||
Jan 201665700 mi | Oil leaking from valve cover gasket | ||
Mar 201778000 mi | Airbag warning light - clock spring - (Hyundai later issued extended warranty and refunded the cost) Turbo oil feed hose replacement | ||
Sep 201782000 miUS $325 | Right turn signal not functioning correctly. Replacement of turn signal switch. | ||
Jan 201883000 miUS $55 | Evaporative Vent Valve Solenoid - from check engine light | ||
Aug 202092000 mi | Engine failure - replaced under warranty |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Sep 201114000 mi | Steering does not track properly - dealer updated the software for the electric steering computer and realigned the wheels |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
May 20113500 mi | Check Engine Light came on, code was for evaporative emissions system, or something like that. A pressure check was done, with no problems found. No repair was made for this issue. Driver's door was not aligned correctly, so the trim and curves on the body didn't line up between doors. Door was readjusted so it lines up properly, but the trim is still a little off. |
Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
Feb 20129000 mi | Turbo not working |
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Aug 201221400 mi | Check Engine Light On - Replaced transmission temperature sensor | ||
Jan 201412000 mi | Replaced waste gate valve on turbocharger |
Hyundai Sonata in Alberta, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jun 201225420 mi | Engine developed a severe oil leak. | ||
Sep 201233480 mi | This car has a problem pulling left at highway speeds. Third time to the dealer for this, we do 90% highway driving | ||
Mar 201342780 mi | Car would not start. Dealer replaced switch in brake pedal. second time for this repair. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Oct 20119700 mi | TSB for car pulling to left. Dealer preformed TSB. Drivers seat moved slightly when corning, was tighten by tech. |
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Sep 201656000 miUS $180 | Replaced passenger brake caliper | ||
Dec 201660000 mi | Vibration at low speeds going over bumps for past two years. Dealer finally acknowledged and changed the steering couples, a one dollar part. Covered as goodwill TSB. | ||
Feb 201761400 miUS $275 | Wastegate actuator frozen, per dealer. Most probably lazy to adjust it. I lost turbo power yesterday and CEL came on. 2 ignition coils damaged by the wastegate had to be replaced too. | ||
Mar 201762000 mi | Coupling failed again within 6 months, dealer replaced within Goodwill warranty | ||
Apr 201763000 miUS $50 | Engine pan seal leaking again after two years, covered under power train warranty after deductible. | ||
Aug 201766000 miUS $50 | Oil leak from timing chain cover. 5.5 hrs of labor to replace gasket. Invoice billed was $620 to Hyundai by dealer. | ||
Oct 201769400 mi | Wastegate actuator voltage again out of spec though the part was replaced under a year back for $300. Had to argue with dealer to adjust it under warranty. After fix, no more harsh transmission shits under moderate acceleration. |
Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jun 201448000 mi | Steering column had a "clunking" feeling when going over bumps at low speed as well as a vibration when traveling over uneven surfaces. Dealer said this was a known problem and replaced the entire steering column, solving the problem. |
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Aug 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
Sep 201226000 mi | Brake sensor was bad. Car would not start with the smart key sometimes. The traction control light would come on randomly. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 201226000 miUS $3700 | Engine missing when started early in morning. No dealer. Fuel additive added thinking water in system. On freeway engine smoothed. Called dealer 100mi away. Told safe to drive. Injector clogged, spark plug burned off. All njtrs & plug repl. Dealer said safe 2 drive 2 destination 300mi. Slight miss @ low rpms. OKC dealer found 2 leaking valves. Took 3 days 2 get new valves & entire week for repair! OKC dealer said valves defective and had nothing 2 do with injector problem. | ||
Dec 201366000 mi | Bought car with 24,000 miles. Shortly after purchase noticed rattle in steering(?)on rough surfaces. Had it checked 3 times. Always told nothing wrong. Rattle still there and am now out of warranty. Hope it holds. | ||
Sep 201482000 miUS $600 | Battery bad. Jumped it & car went into limp home mode. Dead battery messed up turbo computer wastegate settings. What's the deal!!! Dead battery results in $600 repair! Becoming very discouraged with this car! |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Jun 20112000 mi | Clunk over sharp bumps from front end, new sway bar ordered | ||
Jul 20113000 mi | Still the front end clunk. After new sway bar dealer installed new strut per the recording they created with mics on the suspension. Did not fix the problem, we took out identical new car with same clunk. They are contacting Hyundai. | ||
Nov 20119500 mi | Driver seat moved side to side when exiting car and on turns. Had to contact District Manager for Hyundai to have him see issue and request dealer order full seat bottom brackets, motors and rails Dealer installed new seat frame and fixed the movement problem | ||
Apr 201212000 mi | Seat movement problem came back. Also never repaired suspension clunk. Sold car in part because they couldn't fix these two issues. |
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - May 2018 | |||
Jul 201218000 mi | The parking brake sticks in 'parked' and cannot be easily released. A problem with 2011/2012 Sonatas, must press Start button for as much as 20 secs for the brake to release. | ||
Jul 201552000 miUS $1400 | Had to replace the steering column and intermediate shaft. | ||
Mar 201877000 miUS $585 | The brake drum was failing |
Hyundai Sonata in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
Dec 201242000 miUS $50 | Check engine light on. Local mechanic read as turbo waste gate. Recommended I go to the dealer if it recurred. | ||
Jan 201323200 mi | Check engine light on, lack of power. Turbo waste gate adjustment |
Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2019 | |||
Aug 20116000 mi | Auto refused to push button start. Towed to dealer. Dealer stated it was probably brake switch failure and they had seen 'a lot of this issue'. Brake switch replaced. | ||
Sep 201213000 mi | Plastic frame around drivers seat split where corners meet. New plastic frame pieces were ordered and the broken pieces replaced under warranty | ||
Jul 201430200 mi | wheel well molding and front bumper under molding separated. Dealer 'zip-tied' them back together instead of replace. No charge | ||
Oct 201646300 miUS $600 | A/C unit replaced | ||
Aug 201756000 mi | Steering started to 'clunk' when turning. Dealer stated it was faulty coupler. Replaced under a recall. This dealership also let me know there were two other recall items. Both items were inspected/repaired. | ||
Oct 201756000 miUS $500 | wheel well molding and front bumper under molding needed to be completely replaced. The dealer first "repaired" this issue using zip ties a few years ago. I guess their "repair" and the desert heat were incompatible! | ||
Mar 201859000 miUS $500 | Observed small oil leak. Mechanic replaced valve cover gasket and also found GDI seal was bad so it was also replaced. |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 2017119000 mi | Engine knocking. Short block replaced under court settlement/recall campaign and extended warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 2015121000 miUS $140 | Turbo needed adjustment |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
Feb 20111000 mi | Interior pillar molding came loose at 150 miles. Part defective and replaced. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jan 201432560 mi | Replaced solenoid valve. |
Hyundai Sonata in Alaska, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
Nov 201534000 miUS $120 | Battery needed to be replaced. | ||
Dec 201535000 mi | TFT Sensor replaced |
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Dec 201118000 mi | My 3rd attempt at repairing a stereo that comes on and off and changes the channel by itself. (replaced once) Driver power window switch & outer entry push button on handle both moody. Auto-delay headlights won't stay on at engine shut off. Driver power window switch inoperable at times. Window does not rise, usually when raining. Push button on driver's outer door handle for remote entry without using key does not work often. Pressing the button does nothing and no "click" is heard or felt and the door does not lock or unlock. A pain when arms full of luggage etc. I park in the dark often. The headlights are supposed to stay on for XX seconds after turning off the ignition for perimeter visibility. Rarely works, except for the dealer of course. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Aug 201352700 mi | Control arm repair under recall warranty |
Hyundai Sonata in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
Aug 201217220 mi | Catastrophic engine failure. Engine died while on highway. Engine, turbo and multitude of sensors were eventually replaced. Problem not fully diagnosed. |
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Oct 20114700 mi | Dealer performed service campaign to correct pulling to the right. They replaced both front struts and aligned the car multiple times. | ||
Mar 20129000 mi | Front passenger seat headrest was rattling when in the up position. Dealer ordered a new headrest - rattling has stopped for now. | ||
Aug 201213500 mi | front passenger headrest began rattling again. Dealer "increased the tension" in the headrest mounting. Seems better for now. black B-pillar trim was coming off. Body shop replaced the black tape. appears okay now | ||
Oct 201215000 mi | Drivers power window switch only worked intermittently. Dealer replaced switch - no problems since. |
Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Apr 20102000 mi | Check engine light came on upon start up. Remained on through trip though car operated normally. Stayed on next day during morning trip, off during afternoon trip. Problem solved with ECU reflash. |
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jul 201116000 mi | The actuator switch on brake pedal was not triggering so the push button start did not sense my foot on the brake. The car would keep asking me to depress brake when I was. | ||
Apr 201346000 mi | The Brake Switch was recalled and replaced at no charge. | ||
Sep 201349000 mi | Brake switch again left me stranded. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
Nov 201126260 mi | Drivers side door seal torn/ripped. Service manager states driver entry is the problem. I'm the driver and I don't touch the frame entering vehicle. I can't account for rip; repaired under warranty though. | ||
Aug 201239060 mi | Transmission sometimes failed to shift out of park. Inhibit switch replaced umder warranty. | ||
Sep 201240920 mi | B1S2 O2 sensor replaced. | ||
Jun 201355800 miC $110 | passenger side lower ball joint replaced under warranty Car alarm randomly goes off. Both front door locks intermittant. | ||
Aug 201358300 mi | Car alarm previously reported was finally diagnosed. Alarm has anti-tamper hood pin which was malfunctioning causing the alarm to trip. | ||
Jan 201450820 miC $165 | Replace drivers side tie rod under warranty. | ||
Jun 201473780 mi | plastic wheel well liner fastener replaced. rust and rear bumper mount. | ||
Sep 201480600 mi | Rust repair and paint above the windshield. |
Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
Aug 201215200 mi | The gas floater/sensor went bad and wasn't registering the proper fuel level. | ||
Sep 201217000 mi | Faulty brake switch would cause car not to start (push button start) could be over-ridden with 30 second push button hold. Switched out break switch. 15 minutes, covered by warranty. | ||
Jan 20136000 mi | Never fixed gas level sensor, and it was getting worse when last had the car. |
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
Nov 20108000 mi | Steering locks up and ESC light comes on and stays. Fixed in third repair attempt, found loose wire in steering column. | ||
Oct 201247000 mi | Engine blown. No warning except lifter sound (like marble in a can). Heard only above 1800 RPM under acceleration. Under 1800 car drove normally. No leaks, temp, smoke. KEEP GOOD RECORDS! Would take two months to get new engine, traded. |
Hyundai Sonata in Mississippi, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Apr 201239200 mi | The brake would not release on the keyless ignition. Car often wouldn't start. Fuse was shorting out. Replaced fuse. |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
Jul 201116000 mi | Cell phone won't stay paired with vehicle; when disconnected locks up Navi. | ||
Sep 201116000 mi | cell phone integration issue |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
May 20112000 mi | Check engine light cleared, checked for leak in fuel system - none found. Gas cap not properly sealing Check engine light on. Cleared light, checked fuel system for leaks, gas cap not sealing properly | ||
Jun 20113500 mi | Check engine light, checked for fuel leaks. Gas cap not sealing properly | ||
Jul 20117000 mi | Check engine light was on. Replaced gas cap. Did not fix problem | ||
Sep 20118000 mi | Check engine light was on. Replaced fuel pump, charcoal cannister and other related parts. |
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 20102139 mi | Transmission slipped after initial take off loud bump, bang into next gear, let off pedal let it coast, pressed pedal rpms raced to 5k released tranny stuck in 4th gear limped to dealer. New Transmission ordered. New Transmission ordered on 27 Dec 10. Received new trans mision at Lee Hyundai on 4 Jan 2011 INW currently est completion date 6 Jan 2011 transmission sliped after initial take off loud bump, bang into next gear, let off pedal let it coast, pressed pedal rpms raced to 5k released tranny stuck in 4th gear limped to dealer no word on repair yet |
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
Sep 201332000 miUS $75 | Battery failed after only 30 months! Car would turn over but not start. Otherwise car has been almost flawless. Warranty paid half of new battery cost. Why not just make it 3 years??? Door weatherstrip came loose. Minor. Dealer fixed. | ||
Nov 201335000 mi | Radiator developed a leak. I had noticed coolant drips on the garage floor and figured it was just a loose hose or something like that. Apparently radiator was cracked somewhere. Repaired under warranty same day despite being very busy day. | ||
Jan 2015 | Starter lever broken, so starter would not engage flywheel. Replaced starter lever underwarranty per TSB. | ||
Sep 201556000 mi | Airbag seat sensor replaced. | ||
Jan 201649500 mi | Dome light would not go off. Module replaced | ||
Jun 201664000 miUS $240 | Worn rubber bushing in steering causing clunk when turning. $4 part. | ||
Dec 201672000 miUS $17 | Replaced wiper fluid pump. Common problem on these cars. | ||
Apr 201773000 mi | Noticed AC not cooling when stopped. Cooling fan not working. Traced the problem to a wire that had popped out of the connector going to the fan. Repaired and all is well. | ||
Jun 201773000 miUS $75 | Replaced cooling fan assembly because wiring connector burned up and making poor connection. | ||
Apr 201882000 mi | Engine has started using more than one quart per 1000 miles. Dealer says to continue monitoring but new engine may be necessary. Covered under warranty and part of a well known issue with the 2.4L engine. | ||
Jul 201888000 mi | Total Engine replacement under warranty Dealer broke AC lines when replacing engine but blamed it on an existing condition |
Hyundai Sonata in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
Aug 201447000 mi | Transmission shifter fails to engage car into gear. Have had this problem since car was new...dealer has not fixed after repeated visits. This was attempt #4 for them to try to figure it out AGAIN. Entire taillight assembly broke and fell out of body when attempting to change blown bulb. Had to remove bulb entirely and drive to the dealer with light unit in front seat |
Hyundai Sonata in Germany Feb 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Mar 20129920 mi | Low oil pressure light came on. Oil level was good. Dealer replaced oil pressure switch, but computer still thinks there isn't any oil pressure. Car is still with the dealer. Dealer states the chain that operates the oil pump failed. They ordered more parts, but still waiting on a new oil pump to arrive. Car has been with the Hyundai dealer for over 30 days now. It's a U.S. spec car in Germany. Oil pump and other associated parts replaced and vehicle fixed after 5 weeks with a local dealer. | ||
Jun 201211160 mi | The push button start failed to function. Identified problem to be the brake light switch. Received replacement part from dealer (under warranty) and replaced it myself. | ||
Oct 201315280 mi | Plastic molding on A-Pillars started to fall off. Dealer ordered new mounting brackets and install is scheduled. |
Hyundai Sonata in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
May 201236500 mi | Car would not start. Switch in brake pedal was not registering that the brake was pressed. The paint on the back of the trunk is bubbling and peeling off. I took this to the PUGI-Hyundai repair shop and because if was just over 36K they said that it was no longer under warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jul 201254000 mi | Sonata SE with push button start. Car would not start because the car was telling me to push on the brake pedal when I was. Dealer diagnosed problem as the brake switch and was replaced free of charge. | ||
Mar 201361000 miUS $367 | Engine starter suddenly stopped working when I went to start the car in the morning. Starter would make noise, but would not engage on the engine. Took dealer about 1.5 hours to replace. | ||
Jul 201482800 miUS $20 | Fuel cap needed replacement. CEL light came back on after only 500 miles. Will be heading back to dealer for diagnosis. | ||
Jul 2016117000 mi | The CEL is still intermittent, I believe it's still the fuel cap. The problem was never fully resolved. It's not on right know (knock wood) and hopefully it stays off! |
Hyundai Sonata in Nebraska, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jun 201327000 mi | Check engine light on, checked codes and flashed the memory. Told me it needed a software update and sent me on my way. |
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201337000 mi | Front struts |
Hyundai Sonata in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 201432860 mi | Hi,I noticed I loud ticking noise first then I put my ear up close to block and heard a light grinding sound.They drained the oil to see the block.They said they have to order a new engine block because of piston problem.Only 54,000 miles. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
Aug 2015120000 miUS $200 | Vehicle lurches |
Hyundai Sonata in Alberta, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201774400 miC $1200 | replace left front inner tie rod & perform alignment carbon buildup, throttle body cleaning |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 201111000 miUS $60 | Car pulls to the left. Technician indicated there was a maintenance bulletin about the problem, but when they test drove the car, they could not duplicate. Problem seems more pronounced when braking. |
Hyundai Sonata in Utah, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jul 201796000 miUS $7 | Replaced rubber steering coupler on the electric motor. |
Hyundai Sonata in Delaware, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 2017117000 miUS $200 | Starter just went. Replaced starter plastic disc has to be replaced in steering column. Cost of part is $5.00 and labor is $200.00 | ||
Aug 2018136000 miUS $275 | One side of tie-rod was need repair | ||
Sep 2019145000 mi | Complete new Engine |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
Aug 201246700 mi | switch on brake to allow engine starter to engage | ||
Jul 201363000 mi | Starter arm |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2010 - May 2017 | |||
Nov 201139000 mi | The brake switch malfunctioned once. The dealership told me how to override it, which I had to do once. Didn't have any other issues with it. Was replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 201355000 mi | Paddle up shifter switch would not work | ||
Sep 201468000 miUS $175 | Lever connecting starter motor to engine was broken. Car was towed to dealership (which was covered by roadside assistance) and repaired (not covered under warranty) | ||
Jan 201572000 mi | Engine low on oil with no warning. Point of failure unclear however the engine was replaced | ||
May 2017111000 miUS $220 | Steering coupler was repaired. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States - May 2011 | |||
Nov 20106000 mi | engine would not turn off again | ||
Jan 20118500 mi | dash and console rattles | ||
Feb 20119000 mi | replaced air conditioning compressor | ||
Mar 201110000 mi | replaced tire pressure sensor(still have porblem of low pressure warning light coming on) | ||
Apr 201111000 mi | repair noise in exhaust shield (still have the noise) | ||
May 201112000 mi | replaced radio replaced shifter (2nd time), replaced start button, replaced brake light switch |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
May 20118000 mi | AC compressor failed. Brake pedal switch faulty preventing push start to reliably function | ||
Jun 201225000 mi | TSB work to correct faulty fuel line clip. metal fuel lines vibrate on firewall at 1750 rpm | ||
Jul 201338300 mi | Steering wheel trim peeling | ||
Nov 201340000 mi | Popping noise. New drive shaft installed under warrantee |
198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2017C $430 | Replaced rear shocks |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jan 201495200 miUS $100 | Starter failed. Towed to dealer and dealer replaced plastic high failure part with a similar. $100 deductible to me. |
Hyundai Sonata in Kentucky, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Jun 201111000 miUS $50 | Fuel indicator lights inconsistent. Shows empty fuel tank when there is 1/2 to full tank of fuel. Dealership wanted more information on problem before attempting repair. | ||
Jul 201111500 miUS $200 | Sensor was replaced, no questions asked |
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2020 | |||
Apr 20114000 mi | Replace leather cover on rear seat. A few of the stitches were visible at a seam in bright sunlight. | ||
Mar 201220000 miUS $110 | Plastic ticking noise in headliner near sunroof. Repair unsuccessful. They are having a difficult time finding it. Hyundai has authorized repair so no additional expense beyond 1 hour diagnosis. Leaving at dealer on 4/9 while on vacation. | ||
Apr 201220800 mi | Tech dropped headliner and found noise coming from a place where 3 seams are spot welded together. Added separation between 2 pieces of metal. Noise gone. Silence is golden. | ||
Oct 201230000 mi | Drivers seatback leather wearing at bolster. Dealer replaced leather cover no charge. | ||
Nov 201231000 mi | Brake light switch failed. Dealer replaced at no charge. Drove in at 8 AM, left at 10 AM. | ||
Dec 201232000 mi | Hard plastic shell with pocket on driver's seat back was loose. It appears that the tech broke the plastic clips on the right side when replacing the leather on the seat back a month ago. Dealer replaced at no charge. | ||
Jun 201572000 miUS $95 | Had dealer replace steering wheel trim pieces around phone and trip computer controls as they were beginning to look shabby. I purchased trim on web for $30. Paid dealer $65 to install after I was unable to install myself. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
Oct 201323500 mi | Car would not start in response to starter button | ||
Feb 201427100 mi | replaced part of steering shaft mechanism | ||
Mar 201542000 mi | Brake light not functioning |
Hyundai Sonata in Quebec, Canada Feb 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
Apr 201219840 mi | radio went dead (no audio) and was replaced | ||
Sep 201226660 mi | After a wheel alignment, rotating tires, car still pulls to left. There is a TSB for that problem, but I cannot find it on Hyundai's web site....anybody having the same problem?? | ||
Oct 201227280 mi | Car pulls left all the time....dealer cannot find the problem....everything humanly possible was done....this problem is now in the hands of Hyundai Canada. Hope they know what to do!!!! | ||
Dec 201231000 mi | Finally repaired the pulling problem....it now pulls less than before.... | ||
Apr 201335340 mi | Radio was changed for the third time |
Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
May 201129446 mi | Horn will intermittently not work on colder mornings. Horn replaced under warranty. 6/16/12 at 29,446, dealer replaced lousy not very loud horn with a "New Style Horn", BUT it was the same exact horn. Very disappointed, it is dangerous. I have still not replaced it with a dual horn setup. Plastic chrome flaking off on drivers side inside door handle. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 201226760 mi | Coolant in ovrflow container continued to lose fluid. Dealer tech said lower coolant hose was pinched, he re-positioned it. Over a yr. later, STILL losing coolant on 5/23/13 at 39301 miles. This time tech discovered "oil cooler tube" was split. Part # 25470-2G000 replaced under warranty. No further problems. | ||
Jan 201334834 miUS $88 | Original battery failed after only 2.5 yrs. It had a bad cell. I replaced it with a Wal-Mart 124R battery. | ||
Aug 201342728 mi | Car would not start. Towed to the dealer. Plastic fork part on the starter broke. It was replaced under warranty. | ||
Oct 201460000 mi | Finish wearing off on steering wheel inserts at 4:00 and 8:00 positions, parts replaced under warranty just before expiring at 60,000 miles |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
Mar 20112000 mi | Camber bolt replacement for left pull issue. | ||
Aug 201210000 mi | Bluetooth would not work properly. Steering wheel would not always return to center from a turn. |
Hyundai Sonata in Quebec, Canada Oct 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 201115500 mi | Vibrations in steering wheel. |
Hyundai Sonata in Alabama, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 201010455 mi | Engine starting problems relating to brake pedal sensing switch. Often car wont start even if pedal is depressed. Replaced switch but problem still exsists. Engine starting problems relating to brake pedal sensing switch. Often car wont start even if pedal is depressed. Replaced switch but problem still exsists. |
Hyundai Sonata in Idaho, United States Oct 2010 - May 2014 | |||
Jul 201225000 mi | Car would not start. Brake pedal interlock switch was bad, and possibly other systems/issues as well. Dealer also performed the recall on the fuel filler door, which we did not know about. |
Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jun 201115000 mi | would not start, new computer installed |
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Dec 20107000 mi | Front bumper assembly is held together with very thin plastic tabs that easily snap. Poor engineering. Faulty use of thin plastic tabs. Disappointed. Was told it's not under warranty. I am very disappointed. | ||
Feb 20117300 mi | Front bumper tabs were replaced with an epoxy and two pin rivets. I'm OK with the repair. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jul 201213500 mi | Brake light switch failed. Car wouldn't start. Dealer repaired it, now it's fine. This is a common failure, and I don't understand why they don't issue a recall. | ||
Aug 201760000 miUS $100 | starter under extended warranty. Also a code related to transmission temp, also fixed under extended warranty |
Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
Feb 20111400 mi | Replaced 2 silemoids - no 5th or 6th gear. While driving @ 50 mph, felt like I hit cinder block. Car stuck in 4th gear. | ||
Mar 20111500 mi | Replaced Horn - not audible when in traffic. After 9/1, Hyundai switched to a 2 horn system but my car only has one and can not be heard by other driver. Truly a HAZARD! | ||
Apr 20112700 mi | Replaced transmission - pulling out total melt down with transmission. Stuck in 4th gear RPM's @ 5K. All with my 5 year old with me on major road - not good. Replaced transmission - pulling out total melt down with transmission. Stuck in 4th gear RPM's @ 5K. All with my 5 year old with me on major road - not good. |
Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jun 201244640 mi | Sunroof button broken | ||
Jul 201459100 miC $225 | Starter failed and was replaced under warranty and battery also was replaced as it would not hold a charge. |
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States May 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jul 201135200 mi | Son told me brake lights were out (not the third light). Took to the dealership and the service people checked it. Informed the that the lens housing on both lamp assemblies were melted and the bulb could not be removed. They repaired one. | ||
Aug 201136000 mi | Only one lamp assembly was replaced, informed the dealer that both should have been. A little back and forth and they replaced it. Going down the highway and heard a thump from underneath the car. Did not run over anything. Went to the service department and explained what happened. They performed ecm update. Replaced shifter knob. | ||
Mar 201256000 mi | My son could not get the car to start, I went down to where he was and got it started by holding the start button for 30 seconds. Over the next few days it became worse, took it to the dealer and they replaced the brake pedal switch again. | ||
Jul 201273500 miUS $649 | Originally O2 sensor was bad. Then they told me the catalytic converter was cracked. Repair ordered suggests that they might have damaged it replacing the sensor. Also brake fluid change. |
Hyundai Sonata in South Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Nov 201215700 mi | Replace brake switch | ||
Mar 201652000 mi | Hood support/openers were not holding the hood up after opening. Replaced under warranty | ||
Dec 201657000 miUS $286 | Steering Column coupler Insert Replaced | ||
Jul 201864000 miUS $350 | Replaced the Starter |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
Mar 2018104000 miUS $545 | Poor braking |
Hyundai Sonata in Nevada, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
Mar 201334000 mi | Radiator developed a crack in the plastic below the radiator cap. It was slowly losing fluid. The Radiator was replaced under warrenty at no cost. | ||
Oct 2017114000 miUS $1400 | I needed to replace the entire rack and pinion assembly. | ||
Sep 2018126000 miUS $490 | Replaced Front brake rotors and pads. Flushed and refilled the brake fluid. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
Sep 20114340 mi | Security system honk works intermittedly | ||
Apr 20127440 miC $50 | Creaking noises when turning left. Call pulls slightly to one side. Dealer said the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Part is ordered. |
Hyundai Sonata in Hawaii, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201449300 mi | Recall work done under warranty - can't remember the tsb. Something with a sensor. Occasional hard shifts. Now have them a lot less frequently, but still sometimes. Now so infrequent that dealer probably won't replicate. Broken/loose drivers side window switch | ||
Jun 201564000 miUS $140 | Car wouldn't start. Dealer wanted $575 for a new starter (ridiculous). It was only broken plastic starter lever (common sonata problem, cheap part). $12 for new lever, $129 for 3rd party shop labor. | ||
Oct 201567800 miUS $50 | Sluggish over 60 mph. Check engine light - p0303 - misfire on cylinder 3. Pulled OEM spark plugs, they looked absolutely terrible (supposed to be rated for 100k). Replaced with more OEM iridium plugs. Problem solved. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jun 201322000 mi | Fuel door was sticking. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 201217000 mi | Right side a-pillar molding kept falling off. It happened since the car was new. We didn't repair it but it was annoying. |
Hyundai Sonata in Louisiana, United States Mar 2011 - May 2012 | |||
May 201113000 mi | Had an appt. with Hyundai representative. He rode with me in the car while I drove and he put his hands on the steering wheel while I was driving. He would not commit to answer at all. Very disappointing. No fix as yet, Bumper detached following steering recall. Hyundai Customer Service says parts for front bumper put on, but dealer denies it all, because now left front fender well has parts torn off and hanging down. Told by Hyundai that DEALER has banned me. | ||
Jul 201115000 miUS $2 | Was told that a transmission TSB was done to my car. I could tell a difference in driving the car, it did seem tighter than before. | ||
Oct 201118000 mi | Parts to bottom of front bumper suddenly appear after steering recall...heard grinding noice on road only to find out parts were falling off...I now have two parts and a gaping whole I can see thru the engine to the ground. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 201113000 mi | Engine light on, car running rough, getting poor gas mileage. Replaced something which managed the fuel mixture. | ||
Aug 201114600 mi | seat belt failed again | ||
Nov 201116000 miUS $159 | Problem with brake, couldn't get car out of park without pumping brake pedal and working with it. Dealer said it was a common problem. Update: happening again, dealer says no permanent fix yet. | ||
Apr 201340500 mi | covering was peeling off steering wheel | ||
May 201343000 miUS $480 | front bumper/wheel well clips keep breaking and so the wheel liner falls into the tire, getting shredded again as it rubs on the tire. Dealer said these clips are not under warranty since they have had so much problem with them |
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 201113000 mi | Passenger Seat Cushon, and brake pedal shift sensor. | ||
Oct 201115000 mi | O2 Sensor |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - May 2015 | |||
Nov 20107500 mi | Front windsheild has wavy glass. Optically flaw and dangerous - like driving with a wet windshield | ||
Jan 201110000 mi | still bad glass; been replaced twice but still substandard. Hyundai Rep says he is researching and will get back with me. Apparently all their replacement glass must be substandard as all three windshields I have had are warped. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Oct 20108000 mi | Passenger Door has tinny hollow sound when shut. Dealer heard sound and admitted it sounded bad however can't repair it. Customer unhappy with outcome. |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
Aug 20104000 mi | Rattle from glovebox. Self applied Hyundai TSB for this issue plus added foam pads to glove box lid. Dash creaks loudly. Installed shims in dash to quiet the creaking noise. Interior rattle in rear seat area somewhere...not yet found. | ||
Feb 201111000 mi | Squeak/creak from center console. Turned out to be the black plastic gear shift surround rubbing on the console. Sprayed silicone lubricant under/around the black plastic gear shift surround. Squeak/creak eliminated. Doors would not latch in temperatures below 20 degrees F. Doors would open normally, however would not latch closed when trying to close the door. Sprayed silicone lubricant on the latch assemblies for the doors and trunk. Fixed issue. Loud knock/rattle inside dash when HVAC temp dial set in the middle of the cold/warm air setting. Sounds like the "blend door" rattles at this setting. Loudest on cold days. If problem persists when warmer will have checked by dealer. Hood was not properly aligned. Driver's side of hood was ~1/4" lower than passenger side. Raised the driver's side hood "bumper" and now hood gap is the same on both sides. Loud knock/rattle in vent system when temperature dial set at certain points. Dealer said the entire dash would need to come out to fix problem. Elected to live with it as opposed to having the dash removed. Front passenger seat vibrates while driving. Very loud metallic clunk and constant tick/rattle from seat back. Reclined the seat back a little farther, and raised headrest one notch. Rattle less frequent now, but not eliminated. | ||
Sep 201120000 mi | Right rear C-Pillar trim rattled. Wedged a piece of foam rubber between trim and rear window. Noise gone. Major rattle in upper dash along base of windshield. Getting worse as car ages. Especially loud when temperature is below 60 degrees. Dealer said dash would need to be removed to fix it. Living with it for now. | ||
Sep 201233000 mi | ESC malfunction indicator light on. DTC code found for brake switch failure. Brake switch replaced under warranty. | ||
Jan 201416300 miUS $40 | Check engine light on. Dealer scanned and determined problem was thermostat. Hyundai has issued a TSB related to the thermostat, thermostat housing, and gasket. Parts not in stock. Dealer ordered parts and will replace under warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in Delaware, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201227000 mi | airbag light/radio unit was drawing too much current from the battery leading to battery discharge. the unit was replaced under warranty. | ||
Sep 201353000 mi | No start, battery ok, no gear indicator on dash, rough shift from park to R or D. Faulty Trans Range Switch replaced. Transmission feels smoother now. | ||
Oct 201465000 miUS $150 | Same issue as what happened before with rough shifting and gear indicator on dash going blank. First time they thought a recent transmission recall would fix it. It didn't and they replaced TRS one one more time under extended warranty. Battery drained. Replaced battery. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201119000 mi | The "slippery road" light was coming on by itself. The dealer said it's some controller problem that has inputs from brakes, so braking can trigger the light even when the road is OK. Replaced the said controller part, problem gone. | ||
Jul 201240000 mi | When switching gears, the gear indicator showed blank and check engine light was on. The problem was caused by faulty gear position sensor, replaced, problem is gone. | ||
Dec 201597000 miUS $500 | Replaced starter | ||
May 2017111000 miUS $462 | CV joints & boots worn out, replaced | ||
Jul 2017118000 miUS $130 | Something in steering coupler worn out, leading to loud rattling noise. Replaced the part, noise gone. |
Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jun 20103000 mi | Air bag warning light came on steady on 6/13/10, mileage 2175. Taken to dealer 6/17/10, mileage 2797. Part ordered after inspection of problem. Part (control module) installed 6/23/10, mileage 3026. Problem has not recurred. | ||
Aug 201120000 mi | AC compressor would shut down intermittently while driving - hot days. Troubleshot to pressure switch, ordered and replaced. | ||
Jul 201231000 mi | press to start button inoperative |
Hyundai Sonata in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
May 201355000 mi | Replaced brake light switch. Dealer replaced shift knob/lever as part of a TSB. The replacement was not requested by me. |
Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jun 201111000 mi | The brake sensor was not working correctly, so the electric starter would not reliably engage, often having to press it 5 times. The tech found the issue and repaired the connection. | ||
Oct 201226200 mi | Car wouldn't always start; car thought brake pedal wasn't pressed in. Hyundai recognized problem immediately as a brake light switch requiring replacement. | ||
Mar 201442000 mi | Connection to ignition switch was loose, causing car to not always start right away with keyless button. | ||
Jul 201785000 miUS $279 | Check engine light was on; oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
Mar 20128000 mi | 3/10 No Start. Replaced brake light switch. Battery dead. Would not start. Towed to dealer. Battery replaced, dome light switch replaced | ||
Oct 201210000 mi | Silver peeling on mirror, replaced it. | ||
May 201311000 mi | Clunking in shaft when steering wheel moved from center. Replaced steering shaft. | ||
Jun 201413000 mi | Ac not cooling. Replaced module and recharged. | ||
Sep 201621000 miUS $1399 | Would not start. Jumpered to start. alernator bad, dead battery, Starter sticking, Bendix stuck. |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
May 20104000 mi | Original plastic clip was slightly irregular and wouldn't hold the "A" pillar in place at the top. Barely noticeable, took about 5 minutes to fix, and didn't cost me a penny | ||
Jan 201232800 mi | CEL came on. Second O2 sensor readings were bad. Dealer determined it was bad and is replacing it free under warranty, waited almost two hours to find out what was wrong, now i have to go back in a week for another 1.5 hours to have it fixed | ||
Jan 201325300 mi | Headlight high beam switch was loose and high beams would randomly flicker | ||
Jul 201339000 mi | E-brake sticks on driver's side. Problem seems intermittent and was working during the trip, so they couldn't fix it, because according to them, it wasn't an issue. | ||
Jan 201444000 mi | Reverse lights stayed on at all times in conjunction with headlights. I stopped at the dealer to show them proof. But by the time of my appointment 2 days later, it was working correctly again. They kept it for 2 days and paid for my rental. |
Hyundai Sonata in Kentucky, United States Feb 2010 - May 2015 | |||
Aug 201134000 mi | Brake light switch failed on a "Push to start" car. Unable to start car in normal fashion. Had to HOLD start button for 30 seconds. Known problem per internet forums on 2011 Sonata. |
Hyundai Sonata in Indiana, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
Sep 20108000 mi | TSB on glove box rattle. Installed foam padding kit per Hyundai TSB. Problem resolved. | ||
Sep 201125000 mi | Wire harness that is attached to the inside of the trunk lid was rubbing away weatherstripping. Applied zip tie to hold it away from weatherstripping. Fixed problem. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jul 20117000 mi | Fuel door sticking TSB performed. | ||
Jan 20125500 mi | Unsolved issue with excessive water build up on windshield and rear facing window after weather with moisture (rain, snow). | ||
May 201320000 mi | O2 sensor failure. O2 heater failed. | ||
Nov 201327000 mi | Leaking trans with fluid on TOP of the transmission case. "Cleaned" and put dye in. Wait for new leak (which by the way has shown up again). | ||
Mar 201432000 mi | Leaking breather bolt. Could not fix bolt/bolt hole. Replaced entire transmission with reman. | ||
Feb 201545600 mi | Clunk in steering. They replaced rubber gasket. |
Hyundai Sonata in Kansas, United States May 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
May 201117700 mi | I had trouble starting the car with the brake depressed. The brake sensor was bad and had to be replaced. Rear dome light would get stuck. | ||
Feb 201233100 mi | Sun roof leaked. | ||
Aug 201244000 mi | Leaking sun roof. TSB was done to resolve it. Trip button on the steering wheel failed. | ||
Jan 201334500 mi | Brake caliper was stuck | ||
Jun 201359000 mi | Starter replaced | ||
Dec 2015102000 miUS $165 | Problem when shifting...sensor went bad. | ||
Aug 2017133000 mi | Undercoating as part of recall |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
May 20117000 mi | Car would not always start. Replaced faulty brake light switch. | ||
Nov 20119000 miUS $59 | low tire pressure | ||
Aug 201214200 miUS $82 | Needed a new battery | ||
Nov 201317000 mi | Something in the airbag system and something had to be replaced. I am not mechanical so do not know what it was | ||
Jan 201411500 mi | The steering wheel cable had to be replaced | ||
Aug 201420000 mi | Skid light came on took three trips to finally make it go away. They replaced the break switch three times. |
Hyundai Sonata in Kentucky, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
Apr 201110000 mi | ordered part for rear seat heater | ||
May 201217800 mi | wouldn't start, charged battery and replaced brake light switch |
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
Sep 20118000 miUS $54 | Interior overhead console replaced, dealer reported that some people have reported the sunglass storage compartment door would not stay shut. Hyundai replacing all. | ||
Jan 201412300 mi | The second remote key fob stopped working, even after I replaced the battery. Dealer reported an internal short and it was replaced under warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in Connecticut, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
Jun 201431000 mi | Key fob didn't work |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
Jun 20118000 mi | clock spring clicking, must be replaced | ||
Jul 201110000 mi | Brake switch faulty. I have the Limited with a push button start, so I could not even turn the starter, but I used the over ride to get out of park and roll it out of the garage into range of a tow truck. | ||
Aug 201111300 mi | clock spring replaced | ||
Sep 201233000 mi | I Noticed water leaking in to the passenger cabin on the passenger side floor, it was a clogged condenser drain plug, dealer cleaned out and problem fixed. | ||
Apr 201459800 miUS $300 | Starter arm broken, replaced. | ||
Oct 201468300 miUS $200 | Battery failed, replaced. 4 years old, no surprise. |
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Jul 2010 - Feb 2016 | |||
May 20115000 mi | Fuel gauge wouldn't show above 1/2 full even though fuel tank was full. Problem corrected itself. | ||
Feb 201214000 mi | Gas cap release wouldn't open gas cap | ||
Sep 201327000 mi | While resetting the odometer I accidentally changed setting of DRL from "auto off" to "on" resulting in complete draining of battery. Correction required exhaustive study of settings and recharging of battery. | ||
Mar 201538000 mi | lost all power to the dash information systems, trip odo, mpg, etc | ||
Dec 201543000 miUS $150 | Cruise control and other related electronic failed. 2nd time for this failure. |
Hyundai Sonata in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Aug 20101000 mi | wind noise around driver side window. Part had to be ordered from Korea. Replaced part defective,still not repaired aftr 2 months. turn signal would not turn off after turn, part had to be ordered. repair successful. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jan 201116000 mi | Catastrophic Internal Engine Failure. Entire engine replaced $7300.00. | ||
Sep 201129000 mi | Car would not start. Switch on Brake Pedal was replaced. Car now starts. |
Hyundai Sonata in Delaware, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
May 201221800 mi | Faulty brake light switch, randomly caused ESC light to remain on, car to get stuck in certain gears while driving, rpms to drop to zero while driving |
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Oct 201111000 mi | Some sensor in the brake was not working so the vehicle would not start. |
Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
Aug 201329140 miC $300 | Slight oil leak |
Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
Nov 2010 | The right front door window switch began to fail intermittently. The dealer replaced the switch. | ||
May 20129100 mi | Tires needed replacement at 8,500 miles due to poor alignment at delivery. Camber still out of spec. Machens Hyundai suggests more frequent tire rotation rather than repair. Talking to Hyundai Zone Manager. | ||
Aug 201211000 mi | Right side front door window rattles. Has since the window switch was replaced. | ||
Dec 201213500 mi | Engine unusually noisy under load -- a type of clattering sound. I suspect pre-detonation, but dealer says sound is normal. | ||
Feb 201315500 mi | Driver's seat loose in fore-aft operation. Dealer said it would cost $1,500 to fix and would not cover the repair under warranty. Will try another dealer. | ||
Jun 201318000 mi | Car City Motors, the Hyundai dealership in St. Joseph, Mo., repaired my loose seat under warranty. Very nice people and very professional. | ||
May 201423100 mi | Creak behind glovebox while car is cornering. | ||
Dec 201428000 miUS $160 | Dealership said battery needed replacement due to low amp rating on test. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jan 201211820 mi | dead battery.car sitting in heated garage two day,tried to start not even interior lights. Had battery and alternator tested under load. Every test normal.No explanation of how this happened. |
Hyundai Sonata in Arizona, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201674800 miUS $790 | Wheel alignment, carbon throttle body, steering column "knock". | ||
Sep 201678000 miUS $240 | Had wheel rotation , balance and alignment done, but still had problems with it veering to the right. Had to replace the clockspring cable. This problem affected the driver airbag sensor reading high pressure, it affected the instrumental buttons on the steering wheel and the horn. The steering coupler needs to be replaced. When going over a bump slight bump or a turn or a going over a dip there is a noticeable crackling noise in the steering wheel and the steering wheel will vibrate noticeably. | ||
Dec 201681000 miUS $180 | The steering column knock was finally repaired by a private mechanic. The problem caused the steering wheel to shake badly during turns, over speed bumps, and over potholes. | ||
Feb 201786000 miUS $72 | Carbon Throttle Body cleaning. | ||
Jun 201791250 miUS $70 | Wheel alignment |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201660000 miUS $427 | The flex coupling needed replacement as outlined in Hyundai TSB #14-ST-002-1. Well known issue. Called Hyundai Customer Car who contacted dealer to get $300 repair down to $120. Drives like a new car now. Started free spinning. Thought it might be related to TSB 13-EE-001 which is for the starter lever, a plastic piece prone to failure. The lever was not broken so the starter was tested, failed and replaced with a new starter |
Hyundai Sonata in Tennessee, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201695700 miUS $2 | Car began to creak and groan when going slowly over speed bumps - sounded like a '65 Buick coming through. Replaced both front sway bar links and no more noise. | ||
Jun 2017113000 mi | Discharge hose failed releasing all coolant - part on order - due to arrive July 5, 2017. Low pressure line replaced. System works like new. | ||
Nov 2017121900 miUS $469 | Replaced starter. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Nov 201672000 miUS $300 | Had to replace the starter |
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
Nov 201123000 mi | Push button starter would not work. Parts were replaced and computer flash. This issue was also a recall. | ||
Sep 201473000 miUS $1 | Replace brake light bulb. | ||
Jan 201693000 mi | Engine recall Campaign 133 | ||
Apr 2016113000 miUS $463 | Play feeling in steering. Replaced a clap, bolt, etc. | ||
Nov 2016109200 miUS $760 | Play in the steering wheel while driving. |
Hyundai Sonata in Colorado, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
Oct 201547200 mi | recall done on the shifter sensor. Shifter failed to recognize that the care was in Park. |
Hyundai Sonata in Colorado, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jul 201661000 miUS $257 | Transmission wouldn't shift correctly. The EL001 "Transmission Range Switch" (sensor)replaced for $257. Sensor |
Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jun 201568000 miUS $325 | Replaced lower ball joints |
Hyundai Sonata in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201343000 mi | Car would not start because Brake Switch failed. Display showed "Depress Brake" when trying to start car but sensor had failed. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201672400 miUS $500 | Complete rear brake system including calipers | ||
Nov 201675300 mi | I experienced a detectable "bump" when turning the steering wheel right or left from the at rest position. Power Steering recall, additional work to replace steering wheel bezel broken during steering repair. | ||
Sep 2017186000 miUS $60 | Frozen Caliper - unstuck for $35 |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 201463000 miUS $320 | Started failed, replaced. Recall work performed on brakes. | ||
Jun 201575000 miUS $359 | Broken window regulator, drivers window, new regulator had to be shipped in. Chrome flaking on interior door handles |
Hyundai Sonata in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 201538440 mi | Noisy suspensions (clunking/rattling). Replaced rubber mounts on torsion bars. |
Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2018 | |||
Apr 201764480 mi | Car did not start. Apparently there was a starter problem. The starter was replaced at no charge because it was covered under warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
Jun 201790000 miUS $600 | Ripped cv joint boot. New driveshaft |
Hyundai Sonata in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 2018103540 miC $70 | Left parking brake broke, assuming a deep pothole did the damage. | ||
May 2018108500 miC $100 | Hood won't open, cable got cut. Local mechanic didn't have the part. | ||
Aug 2021148800 mi | Rod knock noise was heard and engine would shut down past 3.5k rpm. Took it to the dealership and had the long block replaced covered by recall. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2018110000 miUS $223 | Replace serpentine belt. | ||
Jun 2018111000 miUS $540 | Rear brake calipers, rotors, pads replaced. Rear shocks replaced. |
Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201784000 miUS $800 | Caliper failing but able to be salvaged | ||
Jun 201880000 miUS $500 | Complete front brakes inckuding pads calipers and rotors |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201858000 miUS $400 | Backup camera stopped working reliably. Cruise control stopped working. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jan 2018116000 miUS $200 | Bill Bryan Kia of Leesburg,Fl put per invoice incorrect type transmission fluid in car. The work order states put SP111 when requires SP4 type per Hyundai. Now it's for 2 months been jerking into gear and slipping. They claim the type shown printed on invoice of SP111 isn't the type actually used? They refuse to change it to SP4 & transmission is failing. |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201776500 miUS $250 | Rotors and pads | ||
Jun 201885000 miUS $30 | SONATA STEERING COUPLING Replaced |
Hyundai Sonata in Missouri, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
Aug 201795000 mi | Engine replacement due to engine seizing while driving. Existing recall was in effect, car was towed to nearest Hyundai dealer, I was given a rental, and got the car back with a new engine roughly 45 days later |
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
Oct 201341800 mi | repair connect to AM radio antenna |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jul 201241619 mi | Cleaned out debris from ac system and hose, it was gurgling and letting water into the cabin. How does it get debris when theres a filter in-between? Still gurgles no water cross fingers E brake keeps seizing up / sticking/clunks when released also sometimes making the wheel drag on gravel dealer took apart entire emerg brake system,lubed every thing up, clean rust from e brake drum etc. Not sticking anymore but clunks. Took a pilar trim off and added a shim where it meets the dash. Still makes noise, in fact it's worse. |
Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States May 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 201787000 miUS $250 | Replace, repair starter fork |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Feb 2017 - Jul 2019 | |||
Oct 2017118420 miC $1000 | steering shaft(s), clock spring all needed replacement due to deterioration and imminent failure of the steering system | ||
Jun 2018120900 miC $300 | Clockspring bad again. 3rd clockspring in a little over 1yr. Starting to think if some other root behind the problem. |
Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201797000 miUS $750 | CV-Axle boot was leaking. Dealer also took care of clunking noise in steering wheel under warranty. |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jul 201483700 miUS $450 | Replace rubber steering shaft coupler. Both CV joints bad. |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Jul 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
Jul 201450000 mi | car would not stay in align. Recall to replace bolts in struts and replace sway bar | ||
Jul 201685000 miUS $325 | defective transmission switch not covered by 10yr 100k warranty |
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Feb 201693700 miUS $320 | loose worn out tie rod. Tie rod replaced with alignment | ||
Sep 2016107000 miUS $90 | stabilizer bar link |
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
Apr 201331800 mi | Both front axles had been squealing when fully turned at slow speeds. The dealer found an appropriate repair bulletin and replaced both front axles |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201321000 mi | Bad transmission sensor. Replaced under warranty. Issue with driver seat frame. Squeak. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Dec 201322000 miUS $140 | Bad battery | ||
Nov 201425000 mi | Steering wheel made clunking noise when turned left or right. Turned out to be steering wheel coupling. | ||
Feb 201526000 mi | Turns out the brake light switch was bad. Brake lights were stuck on constantly. This is the second time it has been in for this repair. Had vehicle towed for safety reasons. All covered under warranty. Switch for drivers power window was sticking. Replaced. Drivers side seat belt retractor slow to retract, or not at all. Part ordered. | ||
Mar 201526000 mi | Driver side seat belt retractor failing/slow retract. | ||
Sep 201633000 mi | Electric steering unit replaced under warranty. Hyundai TSB. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Sep 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
Nov 201233000 miUS $125 | Heard a loud bang while turning left at approx 40 mph, car jerked real hard. There was also an electrical burn smell inside the vehicle as a result of the incident. |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Sep 201230000 mi | starter button needed to be replaced. car would not start because of technical bulletin on this part. | ||
Mar 201334000 mi | Left Rear Taillight assembly fell out. Manf defect. Assembly had been forced into place and held there by glue which gave way. Dealer replaced no questions no charge. |
Hyundai Sonata in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
Feb 201232240 mi | A/T temperature sensor shows cold transmission. Service bulletin put out by Hyundai on this problem. Result was rough shifts occasionally and check engine light on at higher altitudes (5,000 ft +). | ||
Aug 201352080 mi | transmission sensor |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
Feb 201225000 mi | Brake light switch went out |
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
Oct 201242700 mi | Front seat fabric separated The steering wheel - switches that operate the phone and volume - the paint had started to peel. The dealer recommended replacement. It took three visits for them to get it right, finally ending up replacing the whole steering wheel. The transmission is also apt to act a little 'jerky' at times. However, since it spits out no codes, its considered ok. | ||
Sep 201359000 mi | jerky |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 201338000 mi | Replaced NAV/Radio under warranty. Experienced issues beginning after 30K mile service. RSM had to authorize out of warranty replacement. Creaking suspension Rattling Exhaust Clicking transaxle during sharp turns when extremely cold |
Hyundai Sonata in Illinois, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
Nov 201235500 mi | Brake switch failed, causing traction control and brakes to prematurely activate. Cover beneath engine fell off in parking lot because dealership failed to bolt it back on properly from last trip. | ||
May 201346000 miUS $250 | Carpet was falling apart. Dealer claimed this was "wear and tear" and that parts of the carpet "appeared to be melted". Nobody has smoked in the car or put anything hot on the carpet. Mfr paid for carpet but dealer made me pay labor. | ||
Feb 2017116000 miUS $1100 | Heater core failed catastrophically, steam and coolant in cabin |
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 201448700 mi | Starter on fire and engine seized replace sensors that failed from previous replacement | ||
Dec 201453000 mi | Defroster not working. Tech replaced sensors No heat on right side of car after dealer changed sensor for defroster. Tech on last service did not connect parts correctly and caused not heat and additional defroster issues | ||
Jul 201556000 mi | Dealer tech damaged front bumper and had to repair to prior condition | ||
Apr 201671000 miUS $253 | Car accelerating on cruise control and would not disengage when off button or brake pressed. | ||
May 201775000 mi | Cruise control system failed and replaced by dealer as warranty | ||
Nov 201777000 miUS $235 | Oxygen sensor went bad again |
Hyundai Sonata in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Sep 201347120 mi | Leaking sunroof. Squeaking sound coming from rear passenger side tire. | ||
Dec 201578740 miC $500 | Vehicle would not start. Starter motor was replaced. A leak in the oil pain was fixed. | ||
Sep 2017110980 miC $800 | Spark plugs + other engine maintenance | ||
Dec 2017114700 mi | Hyundai replaced the entire engine due to factory defect recall. | ||
Jun 2018119660 miC $800 | ball joints engine flush |
Hyundai Sonata in Georgia, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201577500 miUS $500 | Engine seized Starter failed | ||
Dec 2016100000 miUS $175 | Steering coupler replacement. $5 part (supposedly routine wear) but over $500 labor to repair at dealer. Paid local mechanic $175. |
Hyundai Sonata in Minnesota, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
Mar 201468000 mi | oil pan gasket | ||
Jan 201690500 miUS $73 | With the 6 below temperature and -30 below wind chill. One of the stems on one tire cracked I also replaced the regular rear license plate bulbs and back up bulbs with LED white bulbs. Fantastic. I hope to replace interior bulbs with LED bu. | ||
Jan 2017114000 mi | Replaced entire engine. Engine seized. Covered by factory up to120000 miles. | ||
Dec 2017127000 miUS $80 | change both headlights |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Sep 201316000 mi | Found a brake light connection that was bleeding the battery. |
Hyundai Sonata in Washington, United States May 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
Sep 201451000 mi | Two recalls were completed. Additionally, carpet and floor mats were replaced due to mat hooks tearing away from carpet causing driver mat to slide around. |
Hyundai Sonata in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
Sep 201228000 miUS $300 | replaced oxygen sensor under factory warranty | ||
Jul 201356000 mi | Starter switch failed, repaired under warranty-- no charge |
198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Hyundai Sonata in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
Apr 201227000 mi | The car has a standard tranny, So push starting was a viable way to get it started...It would crank about 1 time, then hum...Repeatedly...Needed a new starter, which the dealer installed in several hours, free of charge...Nicely done. | ||
Jun 201228000 miUS $110 | The car has always had a slight pull to the left, especially sensitive to road crowning. After a 4 whl alignment:chg $110, the problem remained...Shouldn't have been charged... | ||
Jul 201229000 mi | I had a leak under the dash on the pass. side...Clogged A/C drainage hose..Fixed I was informed that unless I put the original wheels back on the car they wouldn't work on the left pull problem. I'm not going to change wheels. Soooo,Ehh | ||
Dec 201237000 miUS $100 | Left pull eliminated by local garage.. | ||
Feb 201337000 mi | T/C off light comes on and off eratically...Took it to Suresky Dodge in Goshen, NY...replaced stop light switch..Light came back on, on the way home. Returned to shop a few days later...Could not find a problem. |
Hyundai Sonata in Colorado, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Sep 201332000 mi | At 30,000 mile scheduled maintenance visit, I mentioned driveability problems. Throttle body was cleaned and adjusted. |
Hyundai Sonata in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
Oct 2010150 mi | Replaced leaking fuel injector on cylinder #3 | ||
Jan 201337000 mi | Replaced front passenger side wheel bearing. |
Hyundai Sonata in Vermont, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 201124000 mi | Buzzing noise that we thought was a flex pipe - it was just a fuel line bracket. Part ordered - will be installed soon. | ||
Jan 201240000 mi | Check engine light cam one on highway - dealer diagnosed a thermostat for which a TSB had apprently just been issued. The thermostat was replaced under warranty. Still have intermittent driver's door window control problem - future visit. | ||
Jun 201248000 mi | Still having intermittent problems with Drivers door window controls, and also with steering-wheel mounted cruise controls. Neither issue could be duplicated at the dealer (of course). | ||
Dec 201258000 mi | Front right lower ball joint needed urgent replacement. Personal mechanic diagnosed during tire changeover and said to bring to Hyundai ASAP. I had heard some clunking very recently but didn't know the source really | ||
Jan 201360000 mi | Left ball joint making noise. I couldn't afford the repair - just drove out of the 60K bumper-to-bumper warranty. Problem still exists. | ||
Jun 201365000 mi | Some problem with left ball joint, apparently needs replaced. I opted to get rid of the car |
Hyundai Sonata in New Jersey, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
May 201115000 mi | radiator leak, replaced under warranty air bag cover popped off. part replaced under warranty interior light goes on when making a right hand turn. Sensor ordered and will be replaced in 2 weeks | ||
Jun 201118000 mi | Sensor replaced. Light still goes on. Brought to dealers body repair shop. Scheduled next week to repair. | ||
Jul 201119000 mi | Door realigned to fix problem. | ||
Nov 201124800 mi | driver side window randomly does not go down when hitting button. Window only goes down about an inch at a time when this happens. they lubed the intermittent regulator and said that should fix it. |
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Sonata in Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201340000 miUS $100 | Car pulls to the left. Got an alignment. The alignment last until I got up to 60mph, then started pulling to the left again | ||
Dec 201559000 miUS $350 | The turn signals stopped working while driving. Once parked and turned off, the car wouldn't start. The wireless entry wouldn't work. The trunk wouldn't open. The dealer changed the battery and everything worked again. |
Hyundai Sonata in Michigan, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
Mar 201327000 mi | A squeak somewhere - they could not locate it. | ||
Feb 201444000 mi | Squeak never fixed. It was the right front seat. They never could "find it" to fix it. |
Hyundai Sonata in Texas, United States May 2017 - Oct 2018 | |||
Sep 2017100000 mi | Harsh shifts when cold and sloppy shifts when hot. Had already drain and filled fluid twice, problem improved slightly. Dealer reset adaptation and hybrid mesh setting and transmission shifts great now |
Hyundai Sonata in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
May 201431000 mi | Dealer had to install a new transmission under warranty hybrid generator failed, relay switch had water on it |
Hyundai Sonata in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
Nov 20116200 mi | Driver seat sun visor was torn off |
Hyundai Sonata in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2019 | |||
Jun 2011160 mi | Cel on. Ice running constantly. | ||
Jul 20111998 mi | Gas cap sensor, ceu, transmission , radio unit | ||
Aug 20112274 mi | Nvld sensor | ||
Sep 201124994 mi | Rattle in driver dash. "Fixed" by dealer, rattle returned after a few miles of driving. This has been looked at at each visit or oil change and they can never seem to find and alleviate it. | ||
Oct 20113388 mi | Starter, nvld | ||
Feb 20127759 mi | Nvld, ecu | ||
Jun 201321650 mi | repaired rattle and loose A-pillar trim on driver's side | ||
Jul 201322436 mi | Fuel shutoff switch triggered | ||
Jan 201430000 mi | bluetooth connectivity failures | ||
Aug 201438000 mi | car shuts off at low speeds, sometimes won't start | ||
Jul 201547500 mi | fuel system computer/electronics | ||
Jun 201773000 mi | serpentine belt, tensioner pulley replaced |
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States May 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
Sep 20113000 miUS $25 | Rattle in Passenger Seat. Bolt tightened on bottom of Seat, rattle is gone. | ||
Oct 20113000 mi | Reprogrammed Software for hybrid drive TSB Replace resistor in Climate Control System | ||
Nov 20113000 mi | Updated Software and replaced part in Hybrid Power System Electrical Connectors in Hybrid Control System need to be replaced. Dealer had part but not the special tool tool to replace. |
Hyundai Sonata in North Carolina, United States May 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
Aug 20113000 mi | CEL light for engine problem came on. It could not be repaired at this time and Hyundai is working on it. No functional problem other than light's glow. | ||
Oct 20117000 mi | Software updated and problem solved | ||
Mar 201211000 mi | XM radio antenna failed | ||
Jun 201330000 mi | Computer system received several upgrades to improve drivability. It now runs GREAT. |