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 This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-314.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.
Air bags, Feb 25, 2015, crash
I WAS IN A CAR WRECK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF..
Steering, Feb 2, 2015
THE VEHICLE STOPPED RESPONDING NORMALLY. WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH I NOTICED SUDDENLY THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO STICK IN THE CENTER POSITION AND REQUIRE EXTRA PRESSURE TO CORRECT LANE DRIFT. I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER 2 TIMES AND THEY SAY THAT THE STEERING IS ELECTRONIC AND IS NOT THE SAME AS HYDRAULIC STEERING... THE STEERING WAS NORMAL FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 1000 MILES I DROVE IN MY CAR. IT WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 11000 MILES ON IT. THE STEERING IS STICKING WHEN I TRY TO CORRECT AT ALL SPEEDS FROM 35 MPH UP AND IS GETTING WORSE. THE DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG, EVEN THOUGH THE MECHANIC COULD FEEL THE PROBLEM WHILE TEST DRIVING IT. THE VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERCORRECTING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR
Service brakes, Feb 1, 2015
I HAVING A SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL AND MY ABS,BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT KEEP COMING ON THE DASH. THEN THEY WILL DISAPPEAR.THIS HAPPENED ABOUT SIX TIMES IN ONE DAY.WHAT MAY BE THE PROBLEM.I TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT PULL UP A CODE. *TR
Steering, Jan 22, 2015
THIS CAR WAS JUST PURCHASED USED. WHEN DRIVING IT HOME WE NOTICED THE CAR CONSTANTLY WANDERS ON THE ROAD REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION. THE HYUNDAI DEALER DEALER SAYS IT'S JUST THE ELECTRIC STEERING AND WE ARE NOT USED TO IT. I HAVE HAD ELECTRIC STEERING IN PRIOR CARS BUT NEVER HAD THIS DIFFICULTY. I CAN'T TELL IF IT'S UNSAFE BUT IT SURE DOESN'T LEAVE THE DRIVER WITH THE FEELING OF HAVING CONTROL. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Jan 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND AVOIDED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Jan 20, 2015
CAR DOES NOT SAFELY TRACK OR STEER IN STRAIGHT LINE - AS IF STUCK IN A GROOVE. IT IS HARD TO TURN WHEEL AND CORRECT, AND NEEDS CONSTANT CORRECTING TO MAINTAIN SAFE STEERING. CAR IS PROPERLY ALIGNED AND TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED.... *TR
Steering, Jan 15, 2015
HAVING TO CONSISTENTLY OVER COMPENSATE STEERING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. STEERING HAS A TENDENCY TO VEER TO LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT ANY ADVERSE ROAD CONDITIONS, AND REQUIRING ME TO CONSISTENTLY COMPENSATE AND CORRECT THE STEERING. GIVES AN APPEARANCE OF NEARLY LOCKING INTO PLACE WHEN VEERING. ALIGNMENTS GOOD, PRESSURE AND TIRES GOOD. HAVE REPORTED 3 TIMES TO DEALER AND DEALER STATES CONDITION OF STEERING IS NORMAL AND EXPECTED? DEALER ADJUSTED THE ELECTRONIC SENSOR STEERING TO HIGH TO COMPENSATE FOR STEERING ISSUES, THUS INCREASED THE VEERING OF THE STEERING OF WHICH MADE MATTERS WORSE. DEALER STATES THEY CAN NOT REPLACE STEERING AND IS AS MANUFACTURER DESIGNED. *TR
Service brakes, Jan 14, 2015
MY 2013 SONATA WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO STATED I NEEDED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS SUSPICIOUS THAT MY REAR BRAKES WERE ALMOST NEW AND THE FRONT WERE WORN DOWN TO THE ROTORS WITH 18,000 MILES AFTER OWNING THE CARE OVER 2 YEARS. THE DEALER DENIED ANY RECALLS ON THE BRAKES. A FEW MONTHS PRIOR, THIS SAME CAR DRIFTED OUT OF PARKING ONTO THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THEY DENIED ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. I CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS DOES NOT TREAT THEIR CUSTOMERS WITH RESPECT AND THEY DO NOT OWN THE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR VEHICLES. *TR
Steering, Jan 10, 2015
THE STEERING COLUMN SEEMS TO NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED CORRECTLY. THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND I HAVE TO BE CONSTANTLY CORRECTING THE VEHICLE FROM EITHER DRIFTING LEFT OR RIGHT. I TOOK IT IN TO AN AUTO SHOP TO CHECK ALIGNMENT AND THAT WAS NOT THE ISSUE. THE CAR DRIVES LIKE IT HAS NO CENTER FOR THE STEERING COLUMN, NOT BALANCED AND JUST FREE TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AT RANDOM. THERE SEEMS TO BE A GAP IN THE STEERING OR WHAT I CALL A PLAY (MEANING A SPACE OR GAP FOR WHEN YOU TURN AND THE STEERING DOES NOT RESPOND, IT IS THAT GAP THAT KEEPS THE STEERING FROM IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AND CAUSING THE STEERING TO DRIFT TO THAT END POINT, LIKE A RUNNER IN A STARTING BLOCK THAT IS NOT ANCHORED AND SLIDES AWAY OR LIKE A SCALE THAT IS NOT ADJUSTED TO ZERO STARTING POINT. I MUST SAY I BOUGHT THE CAR THINKING I WAS JUST NOT USED TO THAT TYPE OF STEERING AND THEN THOUGHT IT WAS AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM BUT IT HAS BECOME MORE EVIDENT THERE IS SOMETHING INNS THE STEERING COLUMN.
Suspension, Jan 2, 2015
NOTICED THAT FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING UNEVENLY. BECAUSE OF VEHICLE MILEAGE AND FACT THAT I KEEP TIRE PRESSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDED SPECS I CONTACTED HYUNDAI. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA RESPONDED THAT I WAS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY PERIOD FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND DID RECONSIDER WHEN I RAISED THE MILEAGE ISSUE AS WELL AS MY ATTENTION TO TIRE PRESSURE. HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE COST. ON 9/11/2014, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO OUR LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND THEY ALIGNED AND BALANCED ALL TIRES AS WELL AS RESET THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR. THE TOTAL COST WAS $218.75 PLUS TAX. I KNOW THAT ALIGNMENT ISSUES CAN BE CAUSED BY POT HOLES AND THE LIKE, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED LIKE THAT TO CAUSE MISALIGNMENT. GIVEN THE MILEAGE AND THE OTHER RATIONALE STATED HERE, I CAN ONLY CONCLUDE THAT 1): THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED AT THE MANUFACTURER; OR 2) THE TIRES WERE NOT BALANCED PROPERLY; OR 3) THE TIRES USED BY THE MANUFACTURER ARE DEFECTIVE. OF COURSE, THERE IS ALWAYS THE POSSIBILITY THAT ALL OF THE PRIOR THREE FACTORS PLAYED A ROLE IN THIS PREMATURE/UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR. *TR
Steering, Dec 27, 2014
IT IS AN ONGOING STEERING PROBLEM. THE CAR CANNOT BE CENTERED ON THE ROAD (CONTINUOUSLY DRIFTS LEFT OR RIGHT). THE HIGHER THE SPEED, THE MORE PRONOUNCED AND DANGEROUS THE PROBLEM. I HAD THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT HYUNDAI DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THE SITUATION BUT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO CORRECT IT. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI MOTORS AND ALL I RECEIVED WAS A VAGUE FORM LETTER. I LOOKED INTO THE SITUATION ON THE INTERNET AND WAS SHOCKED AT HOW PREVALENT THIS PROBLEM WAS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOMEONE LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE SOME TRAGEDY OCCURS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 22, 2014
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO ACCELERATE OVER THE CURB AND INTO A GRASSY AREA. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK, WITH THE VEHICLE STILL IN GEAR, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP THE CURB. *JB
Steering, Dec 19, 2014
WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED ONE WAY AND THEN THE OTHER, A DELAY FROM WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO WHEN THE CAR RESPONDS AND STICKS LEFT TO RIGHT. THE DELAY IS TENTHS OF A SECOND. *TR
Steering, Dec 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE EPS POWER STEERING SYSTEM HAD CAUSED THE DRIFTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 1/21/15*CN UPDATED 3/3/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING FELT TIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 65 MPH. UPDATED 10/15/15*JS
Power train, Tires, Nov 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V434000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT COMPLETELY AND THAT THE TIRES WERE CONSTANTLY LOSING AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Structure, Nov 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A SCRAPPING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THAT FENDER LINER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,623.
Suspension, Tires, Nov 20, 2014
2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING NOISES COMING FROM TIRES *CN THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS AN DESIGN ISSUE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FLAT SPOTS COULD REACH A POINT WHERE THE TIRES WOULD BECOME SUSCEPTIBLE TO BLOWING UP AND CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. HE ALSO STATED, THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE SUSPENSION. *JB
Service brakes, Nov 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUOUSLY STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000. UPDATED 7/13/15*CN THE CONSUMER THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER. UPDATED 9/18/15 *JS
Electrical system, Nov 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ALARM ACTIVATED AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOME LIGHT FAILED TO TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURRED IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE RADIO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
Steering, Nov 6, 2014
MY PROBLEM IS WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS). DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IS VERY DIFFICULT. IT DOES NOT TRACK IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IT IS MORE NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT TRACK. IT DRIFTS' LEFT AND RIGHT, WITH NO REAL 'CENTERED' FEEL TO THE STEERING. MAINTAINING A STRAIGHT TRACK REQUIRES CONSTANT ATTENTION AND CORRECTION. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS CREATES HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AND DRIVER FATIGUE, WHICH POSES A PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Visibility, Oct 25, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 62 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. DJR
Visibility, Oct 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 62 MPH, THE SUNROOF EXPLODED MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Power train, Oct 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE SHIFT GEAR WOULD NOT MOVE FROM REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V434000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Service brakes, Oct 15, 2014
I HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2012. BEGINNING IN Q1 OF 2014, I BEGAN TO NOTICE THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELING SPONGY IN THE CAR. OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS, THE PEDAL BECAME EVEN MORE SPONGY, WHERE THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE SUFFICIENTLY TO SLOW THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED PAST MORE THAN 2/3'S OF ITS FULL TRAVEL. TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE ON 6/4/2014 WITH 19,627 MILES AS VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY AND NO ONE ELSE WANTS TO WORK ON IT AS IT WOULD VOID MY WARRANTY. I DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER COMPLETED THEIR TESTS AND STATED THAT BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY. I THEN TOOK THE MECHANIC FOR A DRIVE TO SHOW THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO ALMOST THE FLOOR AND AGAIN TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL BY THE DEALER MECHANIC. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH LATER, AFTER LEAVING THE CAR PARKED FOR A WEEK AT THE AIRPORT WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE REAR DRIVER WHEEL BEGAN THUMPING AND VIBRATING IMMEDIATELY UPON DRIVING OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. I STOPPED THE CAR AND EXAMINED THE TIRE. NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE WERE DETECTED SO I DROVE HOME. THE NOISE DECREASED DURING THE DRIVE BUT DID NOT GO AWAY. THE CAR WAS THEN TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP WHERE TIRES WERE SWAPPED AND PROBLEM REMAINED WITH THE SAME LEFT REAR BRAKE. ANOTHER APPOINTMENT IS SCHEDULED WITH HYUNDAI DEALER TO RE-EXAMINE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE PROBLEM WITH THE SPONGY PEDAL HAS INCREASED AND NOW THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT MUCH EFFORT. ADDITIONALLY, THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CONTINUES TO MAKE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE NOISE IS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN THE BRAKES ARE USED, BUT THE NOISE STILL EXISTS EVEN WHEN THE BRAKES ARE NOT IN USE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.