2013 Hyundai Sonata
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,910 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Sonata model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 93 involved a crash and 97 involved a fire. 77 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 6, 2022
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 227. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 20V-121. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-121 that did not receive a replacement fuel hose will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
Campaign 22V312000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsFeb 28, 2020
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the low-pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 189. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-314.
Campaign 20V121000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineDec 28, 2018
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
Campaign 18V934000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerFeb 27, 2018
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Campaign 18V137000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerOct 4, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Campaign 17V617000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 31, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
Campaign 17V226000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, anchorageMar 8, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Campaign 17V152000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionJul 18, 2014
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.
Campaign 14V434000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowJul 24, 2012
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.
The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 12V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,910 reports, newest first.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 26, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V121000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, May 26, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED ON APRIL 23, 2020 AT WEBB HYUNDAI MERRILLVILLE (1000 81ST AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410, 219-736-2277). THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON OCCASIONS AFTER THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, THE RPM WOULD REV UP HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE LAMP BULBS WERE BEING REPLACED FREQUENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 26, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, May 26, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. JIMMY ELLIS HYUNDAI (5785 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, ATLANTA, GA, (770-454-6789) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SIMILAR VEHICLES WERE SUBJECTED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PRIOR TO A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BEING PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN CLEANED THE ENGINE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING BACK TO HER RESIDENCE, SHE WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THE BRAKE LAMPS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON ANOTHER DAY TO BE INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.
Engine, May 26, 2020
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON A SLOPE AT AROUND 55MPH WHEN THE CAR QUIT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED STARTING THE CAR IT WOULDN'T EVEN TURN OVER SO HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE TO FIND OUT THE ENGINE WAS LOCKED UP SO NOW THE CAR IS STILL SITTING IN MY YARD SINCE OCTOBER OF 2019 SO I DO A LITTLE RESEARCH AND FIND OUT THAT THE 2.4 ENGINE HAS HAD ALL SORTS OF PROBLEMS BUT UNFORTUNATELY MINE ISN'T ON THE RECALL LIST. THE MILEAGE I THINK IS AROUND 130,000
Fuel/propulsion system, May 24, 2020
LATE APRIL NOTICED GAS ODOR COMING FROM CAR AFTER TURNING IT OFF. HYUNDAI WEBSITE INDICATED RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE - CAMPAIGN 189. CONTACTED HYUNDAI TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET FIXED. THIS IN PART THEIR RESPONSE: OUR RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOUR VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED BY CAMPAIGN 189. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH REGULAR ASE-CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIAN. HE IDENTIFIED THE FUEL LEAK AND NOTED ON INVOICE: ACTIVE FUEL LEAK PRESENT, ABOVE FUEL TANK, PROBABLE CRACKED FUEL PUMP MODULE. IF SO PUMP REPLACEMENT ESTIMATE IS $750 (HYUNDAI PUMP/SEAL, LABOR, TAX). FUEL LEAK IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, FIRE HAZARD, RAW FUEL JUST LOOKING FOR AN IGNITION SOURCE. I NOTIFIED HYUNDAI OF CONFIRMED DEFECT. THIS IS IN PART THEIR RESPONSE: WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOU STILL HAVE CONCERNS REGARDING YOUR 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA AND THAT FROM THE INFORMATION YOU RECEIVED FROM AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY. HOWEVER, BASED UPON THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDED, WE RECOMMEND YOU SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF YOUR LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TO HAVE YOUR 2013 SONATA INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED. AS THE ATTACHED REPAIR ORDER YOU SENT IN DOES NOT SHOW THAT THE DIAGNOSTICS WHERE FROM A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, HOWEVER, HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CARE CENTER IS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OVER THE PHONE OR THROUGH EMAIL. OUR DEALERSHIPS ARE ALSO THE BEST-TRAINED AND MOST-QUALIFIED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN YOUR HYUNDAI VEHICLE. ONLY AUTHORIZED HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS CAN DETERMINE WHETHER THE REPAIR IN QUESTION WOULD BE COVERED BY BOTH WARRANTY AND/OR CAMPAIGNS OFFERED BY HYUNDAI THAT ARE VIN SPECIFIC. PLEASE NOTE THAT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA WILL NO LONGER CONSIDER ANY GOODWILL FOR ANY INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY REPAIRS REGARDLESS OF THE SITUATION. THIS WAS PUT INTO EFFECT AS OF 4/1/2020. TREMENDOUS SAFETY ISSUE REQUIRING HYUNDAI ATTENTION. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, May 23, 2020
SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 189. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 22, 2020, crash
FEBURARY 28 2019 COMING HOME FROM MY MOTHERS BIRTHDAY DINNER MY 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. THE VEHICLE WENT FROM 35MPH TO 65MPH IN A FEW SECONDS. BETWEEN THE RAIN AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE LOST TRACTION. I TRIED THE BRAKES, EMERGENCY BRAKE AND TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND FAILED.I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM GOING OFF THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN WITH MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I WAS ABLE TO DRIFT INTO A ROCK WALL INSTEAD. WE HIT AT APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MPH. MY 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA WAS TOTALED. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET THE GEAR SHIFT TO GO IN PARK AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. POLICE REPORT SHOWS MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION. WE ARE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. THIS HAPPENED IN HELEN WHITE COUNTY GEORGIA. WHEN THE TOW COMPANY ARRIVED THEY TURNED THE CAR ON AND IT WENT TO FULL ACCELERATION. EMT POLICE OFFICER AND TOW TRUCK DRIVER WITNESSED. I ALSO HAVE PICTURES IN ADDITION I HAVE 2 VIDEOS FROM MY HUSBANDS ASE CERTIFIED SHOP OF THE CAR BEING TURNED ON AND ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN IN PARK. *TR
Steering, May 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO RESET THE STEERING MODULE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE REMAINED PARKED AND UNDRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V121000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Seat belts, May 18, 2020
AIR BAG EXPLODED BY ITSELF EFFECT THE THE SEAT BELTS. *TR
Engine, May 15, 2020
MY LAST RECENT OIL CHANGE WAS TWO MONTHS AGO SERVICE HAS BEEN KEPT UP ON THE CAR I ACCELERATED AND IT SEEMS AS IF I'VE THROWN A ROD WHEN I GET OFF THE FREEWAY I CAN HEAR KNOCKING I DON'T HAVE ANY LEAKAGE OR ANYTHING BUT IT CAN CLEAR YOU HEAR THE KNOCKING AND IF YOU ACCELERATE YOU'RE HERE LIKE THE BEARINGS ARE GRINDING I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME BUT THERE'S A LOT OF KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. *TR
Air bags, Other or unspecified, May 14, 2020
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG COME OUT BY ITSELF , AND ALL THE FRONT AND BACK STRUTS ARE BAD NEED TO BE CHANGED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V121000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO SETUP AN APPOINTMENT WITH A DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AS A PART OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Seat belts, May 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V617000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 20V121000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT CALLED SPORT DURST HYUNDAI (4507 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BLVD, DURHAM, NC 27707, (919) 251-5996) AND WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, May 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V121000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Exterior lighting, May 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT'S SON-IN-LAW CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAXON HYUNDAI MAZDA LOCATED AT 2329 US-22, UNION, NJ 07083, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BRAKE LIGHT WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE ONLINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.*DT*JB
Engine, May 7, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL. THE LOW ENGINE OIL WARNING LIGHT FAILED TO DISPLAY A MESSAGE TO INDICATE THAT ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS CLOSELY MONITORED TO PREVENT ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TULSA HYUNDAI (9777 S MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 74133) AND THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 108,000. *JS
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, May 7, 2020
MY ENGINE BLEW OUT AFTER THE RECALL WAS SAID TO BE COMPLETE. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, May 6, 2020
I WAS TRAVELING TO HOUSTON TEXAS ON APRIL 17, 2020 WHEN I NOTICED MY SERVICE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WENT ON. I HAD JUST PASSED SWEETWATER TEXAS SO I DRIVE TO THE NEAREST AUTOZONE WHICH WAS LOCATED AT STORE #1367 311 E COMMERCE, BROWNWOOD, TEXAS 76801AND HAD IT CHECKED THEY SAID IT WAS FUEL RAIL SYSTEM PRESSURE WAS TOO LOW. THIS IS WHEN I DISCOVERED IT HAD A RECALL ON IT FOR THE SAME THING. DO I NEED TO RETURN TO DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT FROM AND ARE THEY RESPONSIBLE FOR SELLING CAR AS IS WITH A RECALL ON IT. THE RECALL WAS ISSUED ONE DAY AFTER I PURCHASED VEHICLE. I'M STILL DRIVING VEHICLE AND DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO GET IT REPAIRED MYSELF. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME OF ALL THIS. *TR
Other or unspecified, Apr 28, 2020, crash
THERE ARE TEXT MESSAGES ON MY RADIO SCREEN AND EXTREMELY LOUD POPPING FROM THE ANTENNA AND IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS STARTLING AND DISTRACTING AND I HAVE ALMOST PLOWED INTO OTHER VEHICLES WHEN IT OCCURS BECAUSE IT SOUNDS LIKE A GUNSHOT. THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT REAR ENDED IN 2018 SO I DON'T DISCOUNT THERE ISN'T AN UNDERLYING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I PAID FOR A NEW ANTENNA AND THE PROBLEM STILL PRESENT. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THE ISSUE CANNOT BE RESOLVED AND THE CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN SALVAGED POST ACCIDENT DUE TO THE LENGTHY PROCESS OF TRYING TO DETECT AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE INSURER HAS NOT ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM. I'M ASKING NOW, FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO ASSIST. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Engine, Apr 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLE AND AFTER ACTIVATING THE HEADLAMP SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. BENTLEY HYUNDAI (3805 UNIVERSITY DR, HUNSTVILLE, AL 35816, (256)713-0505) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Power train, Apr 13, 2020, crash
WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO RESTAURANT PARKING SPACE WITH SLIGHT PRESSURE ON BRAKE THE CAR JUST SHOT FORWARD HITTING WALL OF RESTAURANT.CAUSEING DAMAGE TO BOTH CAR&WALL SEEMS AS THOUGH IT JUMPED GEARS BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS THE MOST SCAREST THING TO HAPPEN TO ME!!!*DT*JB
Steering, Apr 13, 2020
VIBRATING AND CLICKING WITHIN STEERING WHEEL.
Service brakes, Engine, Apr 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK INTO ANOTHER LANE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIVE STAR HYUNDAI OF WARNER ROBINS (650 RUSSELL PKWY, WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.