2007 HYUNDAI Sonata Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
175 complaints
The airbag warning light in my car is always ON, it won't go OFF. It was repaired by Hyundai service center under an extended warranty a few years back but now they said that they won't fix it again.
Jul 31, 2025
The contact's daughter owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that the front passenger's side seat cushion assembly needed to be replaced due to the occupant classification system (OCS) failure. The dealer related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000 (Air Bags). The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired because the part had been discontinued. The dealer referred the contact to the junkyard to purchase the parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the same assessment. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 181,416.
Nov 18, 2024
While driving on expressway the red Air Bag light went on for no apparent reason and will not turn off. I tried to reset by disconnecting the car battery, but it's still on. This happened about 2 months ago. The car has never had a bag actuate I had heard that air bag malfunctions and some emission problems are covered regardless of age or mileage as long as they have not been tampered.
Jul 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was informed that there was no recall associated with the VIN and that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 133,379.
Mar 01, 2024
2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL.
Nov 17, 2022
+ 170 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
95 complaints
DRIVING AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY BROKE INTO PIECES. AS I DID MORE RESEARCH OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. COULD TELL NOTHING BUT IT, DID NOT SHATTER JUST FELL ALMOST, LIKE TOO MUCH PRESSURE. *TR
Jan 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS PARTIALLY DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH MIRRORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.....UPDATED 07/22/15 *BF UPDATED 10/05/2017*CN
Apr 15, 2015
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DOES NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION. IT KEEPS FALLING INTO THE FIELD OF VIEW. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINS ON THE WEB FOR THE SAME COMPLAINT. SEEMS TO BE A POORLY BUILT PART. *TR
Jun 01, 2014
I HAVE 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA MODEL. MY PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR (INSIDE) IS NOT HOLDING AND SUNVISOR IS KEEP GOING DOWN. BUT I USED ONLY FEW TIMES BECAUSE I USED DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR LOT OF TIMES AND USUALLY USING DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR. THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR IS FINE. AND LAST YEAR MIRROR IS CRACK (INSIDE SUNVISOR AT PASSENGERSIDE). SO I HAD COMPLAIN MANY TIMES TO HYUNDAI USA HQ AND LOCAL DEALER BUT THEY SAID YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR AND FIX THAT. BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND I ONLY USED FEW TIMES THAT VISOR IS PROBLEM? THAT SUN VISOR HAS KEEP MOVING AND SHAKING WHEN I HAVE DRIVING AND BOTHER TOO. IT IS MEAN WORRY ABOUT DRIVING. BUT HYUNDAI SAID WE CAN DO NOTHING!!! *TR
May 29, 2014
APRIL 2013 PASSENGER SIDE VISOR WON'T STAY UP. JAN 2014 DRIVER SIDE VISOR WON'T STAY UP. *TR
Mar 02, 2014
+ 90 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
55 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:09V122000(SERVICE BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES: BRAKE LIGHT) ON AUGUST 19, 2009 HOWEVER, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE 40,000 MILES LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,822 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Mar 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE SHE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE ROTORS WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS PREVIOUSLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,237 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,900.
Jan 27, 2012
RIGHT REAR OUTER BRAKE PAD SEIZED IN THE PAD HOLDER, GRINDING THE ROTOR. DEALER REPAIRED THE BRAKES AND CHARGED ME $ 400.00 EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE FRONT PADS WERE ONLY 50% WORN AND THEY DO MOST OF THE STOPPING. NOW HYUNDAI DEALER SAYS THAT THE HYUNDAI SONATA VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE REAR BRAKES CLEANED AND LUBRICATED EVERY 15,000 TO 20,000 MILES AT MY EXPENSE, TO PREVENT "LOCK UP". HYUNDAI DOES NOT MENTION THIS TYPE OF MAINTENANCE ANYWHERE IN IT'S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. AFTER CHECKING ON THE WEB, I FIND THAT THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM AMONG HYUNDAI OWNERS WHO ARE BEING RIPPED OFF BY HYUNDAI WHO REFUSES TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL THE FAULTY BRAKE CALIPERS. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND MILEAGE IS 90% HIGHWAY, SO THERE IS MINIMAL USAGE OF THE BRAKE COMPARED TO CITY DWELLERS, YET THE BRAKES FAILED PREMATURELY. *TR
Dec 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE WHEN HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY DEPLETED AND THE ROTORS WERE IN POOR CONDITION. THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS AS WELL AS THE BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,990.
Aug 31, 2011
LEFT REAR BRAKE LINING FAILED CAUSING LOUD NOISE WHEN I BRAKED. ALSO BRAKES TOOK LONGER TO STOP. HAD I BEEN GOING FASTER IT MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HYUNDAI HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR CALIPERS SEIZING UP AND NOT RELEASING THEREBY WEARING THE BRAKE PADS OUT IN SEVERAL MILES AND CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES TO FAIL. I ALSO HAD THIS SAME FAILURE AT 12,000 MILES AND HYUNDAI REPLACED THE PADS AND THE SAID CALIPERS WERE OK. HYUNDAI SAID THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IN AREAS WERE THEY USE A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICALS ON THE ROAD IN WINTERTIME. ALL OTHER MANUFACTURERS DON'T SEEM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM, MY OPINION IS THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE CALIPERS HYUNDAI USES AND THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED OR INJURED DUE TO A REAR WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE.
Aug 24, 2011
+ 50 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
38 complaints
Air Bag light is ON due to bad OCS - OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM on the passenger seat. It is a safety issue and airbags wont deploy in case of an accident. Passenger seat bealt light is blinking even withoit passenger. Problem has been confirmed by the service center and reported to the manafacturer. There is an open campain 083 for Sonatas with this issue but not all vehicles are included, VIN of my vehicle is not included even if it has the same issues as described in the campain.
Oct 27, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000 (Air Bags). The contact called the manufacturer who set up an appointment with a local dealer for the vehicle to be serviced. The dealer informed him upon arrival that they were going to decline to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed him to ignore the warning lights on the instrument panel. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Consumer stated he received 2 letters regarding 2 safety recalls dealer refuses to repair it. One is passenger seatbelt light is the other airbag light.
Aug 30, 2021
THE SENSOR FOR THE SEAT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE IS NOT WORKING AND IS GIVING PROBLEM
Aug 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT SENSOR FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROUTE 46 HYUNDAI (LOCATED AT 40 US-46, HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 07840, (866) 755-9537), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Jul 25, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT ON CONTINUOUSLY, FAULT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER HIGH RESISTANCE. DISABLING THE SRS SYSTEM. LIGHT JUST CAME ON UPON STARTUP.
May 27, 2019
+ 33 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
29 complaints
THE SUN VISOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION. IT CREATES A BLIND SPOT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENTER TRAFFIC OR MAKE RIGHT HAND TURNS. THE DRIVERS SIDE IS NOW BEGINNING TO DROP AS WELL. IT WILL DROP ABOUT AN INCH AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL DROP DOWN EVEN FURTHER BLOCKING MY VISION AND STARTLING ME.
Sep 07, 2017
THE SUN VISOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT STAY UP, I DON'T CARE HOW I TRY AND PROP IT UP IT KEEPS FALLING DOWN OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW ON THAT SIDE. I WAS NOT AWARE OF HOW PREVALENT THIS PROBLEM WAS IN THE SONATA. WHEN I FINALLY MENTIONED IT AT MY SERVICE APPOINTMENT THEY SAID IT WOULD COST ME $92.74 FOR THE PART, THIS WAS 1/29/15 AND I HAD 57,525 MILES ON MY CAR. I DON'T DRIVE MY CAR MUCH SO IT SHOULD NOT BE FALLING APART.
Aug 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUN VISORS DETACHED AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN VISORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Nov 03, 2016
SUN VISOR IS OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE ROAD. IT DOES NOT WANT TO STAY UP ANYMORE DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE ON THE BUMPY ROAD. THERE IS TSB OR CAMPAIGN ON IT, BUT LOCAL CLARKSVILLE, MD HYUNDAI DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE VISOR.
Aug 20, 2016
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN A CITY STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 20MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND SAW GLASS FLY FROM MY CAR IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND SAW THAT MY SUNROOF GLASS PANEL HAD COMPLETELY SHATTERED, LEAVING A HOLE ABOUT A FOOT IN DIAMETER. THERE WAS NO OBJECT THAT HIT MY CAR. I HAD MY SUNROOF COVER CLOSED; I WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AND LIKELY TO CAUSE A WRECK IF IT HAD BEEN LEFT OPENED.
Jan 10, 2016
+ 24 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
25 complaints
2007 Hyundai Sonata- Consumers son is emailing on behalf of his elderly mother. He is requesting any kind of help in reference to a catastrophic engine failure. Complaint has been filed with the MA Attorney Generals Office and the email mentions a current NHTSA investigation into the 2007 Sonata.
May 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while performing a daily check on the vehicle, the contact became aware that oil was leaking onto the alternator. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic replaced the driver’s side valve cover gasket. The dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not under recall and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Apr 05, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SHE HEARD RATTLING AND TAPPING SOUNDS. THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A ROD KNOCK AND VALVE TAP PRESENT AND THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. KEARNY MESA HYUNDAI (4797 CONVOY ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPAIRED OUT OF POCKET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,800.
Apr 05, 2021
MY TRANSMISSION WENT
Jul 24, 2019
I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE FOR ALMOST AN HOUR WHEN I STARTED TO HEAR A CLICKING NOISE. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH AND PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN I DID SO, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND SUDDENLY, SMOKE FILLED UNDER THE HOOD AND ALSO CAME OUT THE EXHAUST PIPE. I ALSO SAW DEBRIS FLEW OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR, LOOKING LIKE IT WAS COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. I PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND OIL EVERYWHERE, MORE SMOKE FLOODING OUT OF THE HOOD AND BITS OF METAL DEBRIS ALL OVER. OIL WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE MECHANIC HAS JUDGED THAT THE ENGINE BURST WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT.
May 25, 2019
+ 20 more complaints for this component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
25 complaints
THE ESC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASH AND STAY ON STEADILY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE ENGINE WILL REMAIN ON, BUT WILL NOT ACCELERATE. NO AMOUNT OF PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL WILL GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS DURING NORMAL WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE, CAUSING A TRAFFIC JAM AND ME HAVING TO CROSS OVER 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC WITH NO ENGINE POWER TO GET TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE ROAD OR WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS IS COMPLETELY DANGEROUS. I HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA SE 3.3L V6. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE AN ISSUE OF A FAULTY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES BUT THE INCIDENT WHERE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON SUNDAY MARCH 11TH 2018 WAS BY FAR THE MOST DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE. THE ONLY WAY THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE IS ON ENCE THE ESC OFF LIGHT INDICATOR IS NO LONGER LIT ON THE DASH. AND THE ONLY WAY I AM SOMETIMES ABLE TO GET THIS LIGHT TO TURN OFF, IS BY DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY FOR 20 MINUTES TO AN HOUR OR SO.
Mar 16, 2018
MY ESC LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING THAT THE ESC IS OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING AND AT TIMES RIGHT AFTER I START THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO MOVING. I HAVE PRESSED THE BUTTON DURING THOSE TIMES AND IT DOES NOTHING. AT TIMES IT WILL BE LITE FOR A DAY OR TWO THEN IT GOES OFF. THERE CAN BE A MONTH OR SO OR DAYS IN BETWEEN EACH OCCURRENCE.. IT COMES ON RANDOMLY, DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS OR SOMETIMES WHEN I DRIVE ON A BUMPY ROAD AND OF COURSE DURING WET CONDITIONS. I HAVE SEEN THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2007-2008 FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM, I DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL AS OF THIS DATE. PLEASE ADVICE ME AS TO WHAT I NEED TO DO TO HAVE THIS TAKING CARE OF. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
Mar 02, 2018
ESC IT'S ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I FOUND A FEW BLOGS INDICATING A RECALL BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.
Sep 15, 2017
THE ESC LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. I NOTED NHTSA REFERENCE #09V122000.
Aug 29, 2017
MY ESC LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. IT DOES NOT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE ESC BUTTON ON AND OFF BUT IT DOES EXTINGUISH WHEN I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND THEN RESTART.
Apr 10, 2017
+ 20 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
18 complaints
HEAD LIGHTS BULBS KEEP BLOWING OUT. THEY WILL LAST ABOUT A MONTH OR MORE. ALL OF THE HEAD LIGHTS BULBS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT BLOW ABOUT THE SAME TIME. IT DOES NOT MATTER DRIVING OR SITTING STILL OR THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF.
May 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE DRIVER SIDE TURN SIGNAL EXPLODED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. ..UPDATED 02/02/17 *BF *CN
Jan 12, 2017
THE CAR HAD IT'S BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN 2013. TODAY THE SWITCH WENT OUT AGAIN. THE CAR HAS NO BRAKE LIGHTS, BUT ALL OTHER LISTS WORK FINE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND VERIFIED THE RECALL REPAIR AND ASKED IF THE REPAIR THIS TIME WOULD BE COVERED. IT WON'T AND THE CAR IS WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS TILL FIXED
Apr 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). AFTER DRIVING ALMOST 32,000 MILES, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE SAME REPAIR WAS MADE. AFTER DRIVING 244 MILES, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THE SAME REPAIR WAS MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT THE CONTACT WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,559.
May 01, 2013
MY BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING. I HAVE HAD THE RECALL DONE FOR THE BRAKE RELAY SWITCH. HOWEVER MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE UNRELIABLE SINCE THE PROBLEM STARTED IN AUG OF 2011. WE HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS SEVERAL TIMES. MY MECHANIC NOW IS TALKING ABOUT REPLACING WIRING AND OR WIRING ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS STILL SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HYUNDAI NEEDS TO FIGURE IT OUT. IN ALL THE CARS I HAVE OWNED I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH A DANGEROUS AND ONGOING PROBLEM. THE DEALER SHIP SAYS TOUGH. *TR
Sep 16, 2012
+ 13 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
16 complaints
Brake lights on and traction control light on, engine light on
Mar 24, 2024
HAD TO HIT HE BRAKES HARD WHILE DOING ABOUT 25 TO 30 MPH AND THE ABS WORKED FOR A MILLISECOND THEN THE PETAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR NO BRAKES AT ALL CAUSING A CRASH
Oct 15, 2020
ALL 4 BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND LEAKING BREAK FLUID, WHICH PREVENTED THE CAR FROM STOPPING WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. MECHANIC THINKS THE PLASTIC COVER AROUND THE BREAK LINES MAY BE TRAPPING WATER AND CAUSING CORROSION. THIS IS HAZARDOUS AND UNSAFE.
Oct 08, 2020
MY HYUNDAI SONATA HAS HAD ISSUES LATELY WITH ESC. WHEN I HAVE 2-4 PEOPLE IN MY CAR, ESC AUTOMATICALLY TURNS ITSELF OFF AFTER 5 MINUTES WHILE DRIVING IT AND I'M UNABLE TO TURN IT BACK ON UNLESS I TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN. AS A RESULT OF THIS, MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT UP AT TIMES, AS I HAVE NOTICED THIS BY PARKING MY CAR IN MY GARAGE AT NIGHT AND PUSHED ON MY BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN THE BREAKS ARE REPEATEDLY PRESSED, THERE IS A 3-5 SECOND LAG TIME FOR THE LIGHTS TO TURN ON. THAT IS ENOUGH TIME TO KEEP A VEHICLE BEHIND ME IN THE DARK AND END UP REAR ENDING ME.
Jan 25, 2018
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, AND LOST ALL BRAKES, SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND PARKED. I CRAWLED UNDER THE VEHICLE TO FIND BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER AREA. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, AFTER REMOVING FACTORY PLASTIC BRAKE LINE SHIELD, I FOUND BOTH BRAKE LINES TOTALLY CORRODED SO BAD THAT ONE WAS LEAKING. I THEN HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES & BLEED. I DO BELIEVE THE PLASTIC SHIELD HOLDING THE ROAD GRIME & MOISTURE TO BE THE CULPRIT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION!!!!
Nov 26, 2017
+ 11 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
13 complaints
Red “airbag” light on dash illuminated while driving. Code read as B1706: passenger buckle pretensioner. May have been covered under Hyundai’s 15yr/250k warranty but owners never notified since not official recall. Although, this defect may not affect airbags themselves it causes “airbag” light to remain illuminated until addressed. Driving with the “airbag” light continuously illuminated may pose risk to unsafe conditions due to unknown new airbag codes since “airbag” light already illuminated with buckle pretensioner code B1706.
Dec 22, 2023
MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FLASHES WHILE DRIVING ALONG WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE INTERIOR DASH, WITH OR WITHOUT A PASSENGER THE SEAT BELT LIGHTS GOES OFF WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUOUS.
Feb 09, 2017
THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED ,I HAVE TO TAKE MY HAND & KEEP HITTING UNTIL IT WILL STAY ENGAGED. *TR
Jan 16, 2015
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALL I DID WAS START THE CAR. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED THE ERROR THAT THE GARAGE GOT WAS "B1706 - PASSENGER BUCKLE PRETENSIONER VOLTAGE HIGH". THE COST TO REPAIR IS GOING TO BE APPROXIMATELY $400.00. *TR
Nov 24, 2014
RECENTLY AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH HAS BEEN COMING ON. SINCE STATE INSPECTION WAS AROUND THE CORNER HAD IT INSPECTED AND THE VEHICLE FAIL BECAUSE OF AIR BAG LIGHT, CODE B1706, PASSENGER BUCKLE MALFUNCTION. ESTIMATE OF $400 TO REPLACE, THAT INCLUDES PART AND LABOR. I AM FORCED TO GET THIS FIXED FOR OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE BUT ALSO MY CAR WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION WITH THIS LIGHT COMING ON. IT'S NOT OFTEN THAT SOMEONE SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SO DEFINITELY NOT OVERUSED. AFTER FURTHER ONLINE RESEARCH I SEE THIS IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM PEOPLE ARE REPORTING FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL. IT WOULD APPEAR THIS SHOULD BE PART OF A NATIONAL RECALL SINCE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT BUT ALSO BECAUSE THIS KIND OF BUCKLE MALFUNCTION DOES NOT SEEM TO HAPPEN OFTEN WITH OTHER VEHICLE TYPES. FIRST TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS WITH ANY MAKE I HAVE OWNED. *TR
Oct 16, 2014
+ 8 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12 complaints
AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH WON'T TURN OFF AFTER STARTING CAR
Mar 15, 2019
THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FREQUENTLY FAIL TO WORK WITH THE FOB OR THE INTERIOR SWITCH. I TRAVEL WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN AND AN UNLOCKED DOOR COULD LET THEM OPEN THE DOOR WITH THE VEHICLE MOVING AT SPEED.
Jul 04, 2017
THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT HAS STARTED ROCKING, FORWARD AND BACK. I BELIEVE THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRAVELER ON THE FRONT OF THE SEAT HAS FAILED. THE REAR ATTACHMENT IS STILL THERE, BUT THE SEAT ACTUALLY ROCKS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION, WHICH SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER, SINCE IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT. WHEN YOU ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE THE SEAT ROCKS BASED UPON THE FORCES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. THE CONDITION HAPPENED WHEN I WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CAR.
Mar 02, 2017
CAR HORNS ARE USUALLY OPERATED BY SMALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. MY HYUNDAI SONATA HORN IS SOUNDED BY PUSHING ON THE LARGE PAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS REQUIRES A LARGE FORCE. MY STRONG WIFE CAN'T PUSH HARD ENOUGH TO SOUND THE HORN. I REGARD THIS AS A BAD DESIGN.
Oct 26, 2016
3 OF MY FOUR EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF IN MY HAND WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DOORS. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN NJ. I SEARCHED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL AFTER THE SECOND ONE BROKE AND SEEING MANY OTHER SONATAS WITH MISSING DOOR HANDLES BUT THERE WASN'T ONE. I READ THEY ARE MADE OF PLASTIC. I ALSO READ OF PEOPLE BEING TOLD IT WAS FROM THE COLD. HOWEVER I MOVED TO FLORIDA 2 YRS AGO AND 2 MORE HANDLES HAVE BROKEN OFF IN MY HAND SINCE MOVING HERE. ONE IN JULY OF 2015 AND ONE LAST WEEK IN JUNE. ITS BEEN 85-90 DEGREES. SO THE COLD WEATHER IS CLEARLY NOT THE CAUSE. IF IM EVER IN AN ACCIDENT OR ANYONE ELSE AND HAVE TO GET MY CHILDREN OUT OF THE BACK SEAT. IT WOULD BE AN ISSUE FOR ANYONE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THERE ARE HUNDRENDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM ALL OVER THE INTERNET. SOMETHING REALLY NEEDS TO BE DONE TO FIX THIS. ITS NOT JUST THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED ITS THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY THE DOOR HAS TO BE TAKEN APART AND IT IS NOT CHEAP FOR ALL THE PARTS NEEDED TO FIX JUST ONE HANDLE AND THE COST OF PAYING A SHOP IS NOT AFFORDABLE FOR MOST PEOPLE, AND I CANT DRIVE AROUND WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND NO DOOR HANDLES.
Jun 18, 2016
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN BOTH THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. DURING THE FAILURE, THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO APPLY EXTRA FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ERNHEART HYUNDAI (10401 WEST PAPAGO FREEWAY IN AVONDALE, AZ 85323), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS CLEANED AND A MAINTENANCE TUNE-UP WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Jan 05, 2018
CAR IDLES BUT WHEN PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ENGINE DOES NOT ACCELERATE. WHEN IN DRIVE OR REVERSE CAR MOVES VERY SLOWLY WITH PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. IT HAPPENED 2 DAYS AGO WHEN STARTING AFTER SITTING FOR 2MTHS. DEALER SUGGESTED DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND RE-CONNECT. THAT SEEMED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN!!! NOW FEAR OF DRIVING VEHICLE!!! I HAVE READ BLOG'S REGARDING OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE!!! WHAT IS HYUNDAI DOING TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM AND TO AVOID OWNER BARRING THE EXPENSE OF THE DEFECT???
Jun 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 45 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED AGAINST A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED AND DISLOCATED FEMUR. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, HOWEVER THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Apr 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Feb 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY, CRASHING INTO A WALL. THE CRASH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THEIR CHEST AREAS AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS ON FILE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 78,060. UPDATED 06/05/12*LJ UPDATED 06/06/12 *JS THE CONSUMER STATED AS THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND WENT OVER A CURB, THREE FEET OF LAWN AND HIT A STONE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND DEEMED TOTALED. UPDATED 06/19/12
Apr 23, 2012
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
9 complaints
THE ESC OFF LIGHT GOES ON SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING AND PUSHING THE BUTTON DOESN'T DO ANYTHING. MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES EVEN WHEN NO ONE'S SITTING ON THE SEAT.
Feb 28, 2021
MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR OVER A YEAR. COME TO FIND OUT MY AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE IS FAULTY. AN ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC GRACEFULLY CHECKED MY AIR BAG CODES FOR FREE. THIS IS NOW PUTTING MY LIFE AND ANYONE RIDING WITH ME IN DANGER SEEING AS NONE OF MY AIR BAGS WILL DEPLOY. ACCORDING TO SEVERAL FORUMS I'VE SEEN, THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO SEND OUT A RECALL ON SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NEVER FAIL. MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION.
May 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM BECAME DISABLED WHEN AN ADULT WAS SEATED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, SHUTTING OFF ALL AIR BAGS WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V161000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Aug 10, 2015
AIRBAG LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TEST REVEALED BELT BUCKLE SENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING. *TR
Sep 27, 2014
RECENTLY I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE NEXT DAY MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I HAVE ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE TPMS LIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP HOOKED MY CAR UP TO DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE TPMS LIGHT AND SAID THEY FIXED IT. HOWEVER COUPLE DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THEY WANT TO CHARGE EVERY TIME JUST TO LOOK AT IT WHEN THEY ALREADY LOOKED AT THE TPMS LIGHT. I AM AFRAID THE SAME THING IS GOING TO HAPPEN WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT. THEY WANT A $100 TO LOOK AT IT WHEN THEY SHOULD ALREADY KNOW SONATA HAS HAD SEVERAL IF NOT HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS EXACT ISSUE. *TR
Sep 23, 2014
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9 complaints
ESC OFF BUTTON RANDOMLY TURNS ON AND STAYS ON BUT MY BRAKES ARE WORKING FINE AND EVERYTHING IS WORKING FINE. *TR
Jun 22, 2020
APRIL 3, 2018: TWO YEARS AGO WE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR IN OUR CAR. SUDDENLY WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY LIGHT AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON AND OFF OR STAYING ON. WE WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF THERE WERE COMPLAINTS OR ISSUES OF THE SAME KIND. WE FIND THAT OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED WITH THE OIL VALVE AND ALTERNATOR PROBLEM AS WELL AS THE INDICATOR LIGHTS COMING ON AND OFF OR STAYING ON. SO WE TOOK THE ALTERNATOR OUT AND RETURNED IT BECAUSE THANKFULLY IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THEREFORE, THIS IS NOW THE THIRD ALTERNATOR FOR OUR CAR. HOWEVER, IF THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM, WE WANT TO BE PART OF DOCUMENTED CASES WITH THE SAME ISSUE. AS OF TODAY, THE CAR IS RUNNING FINE WITH THE NEWEST ALTERNATOR. OUR FRUSTRATION IS WITH THE FACT THAT THIS IS THE SECOND ONE IN TWO YEARS TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF WHATEVER REASON. THANKS...
Apr 03, 2018
WHEN THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE AIR, MY CAR BATTERY AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. I LOSE MY POWER STEERING, MY WIPERS GO VERY SLOW AND A BELT STARTS TO SQUEAL. ALSO, AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES, THE RADIO STOPS WORKING AND ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON. WHEN IT IS RAINING, I AM UNABLE TO USE MY DEFROST OR AIR CONDITIONING AS WELL.
Apr 21, 2017
MY VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ALTERNATOR AND CAUSED IT TO FAIL PREMATURELY. MY RESEARCH HAS UNCOVERED MANY HYUNDAI VEHICLES HAVING RECALLS WITH THE SAME ENGINE SPECS BUT SONATA IS NOT COVERED. WHY IS THIS? WHY ARE SO MANY CONSUMERS PAYING FOR THIS PROBLEM ON THE SONATA WHEN OTHER HYUNDAI VEHICLE (SANTA FE; VERACRUZ) HAVING IDENTICAL ENGINE SETUPS ARE BEING RECALLED? I REALIZE MY SONATA IS ALMOST 10 YEARS OLD BUT SHOULDN'T IT STILL BE A CONSIDERATION?
Nov 22, 2016
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED LAST SEPTEMBER. WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED VERY WARM ONE DAY I PUT IN THE KEY TO START THE CAR, AND THE KEY WOULDN'T START. I LOOKED IN THE BOOK THAT CAME WITH THE CAR, AND IT SAID TO JIGGLE THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN TURN THE KEY. THIS HAPPENED IN MY GARAGE. I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR. HE ACTUALLY CAME TO MY HOUSE AND WE BOTH TRIED EVERYTHING AND WE COULDN'T GET THE KEY TO TURN. I KEPT AT IT. I DIS-ENGAGED IT OUT OF PARK INTO NEUTRAL AND TRIED MOVING THE CAR. AFTER WHAT SEEMED LIKE AN HOURS OR TWO, I TRIED IT AGAIN, AND FINALLY THE KEY TURNED. I CALLED HYUNDAI IN MEDFORD, OREGON, AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY IDEA AS TO WHY THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. GREAT SERVICE!! NOW IT SEEMS WHENEVER IT GETS REALLY HOT IT DOES THIS OFTEN. I HAVE GOTTEN STRANDED SO MANY TIME AND HAVE HAD OTHERS HELP ME. MY INSURANCE TOWING SERVICE GUY CALLED ME AFTER I GOT STUCK AT THE GROCERY MARKET, AND EXPLAINED THIS WAS A SECURITY LOCK, AND TO MAKE SURE I HAD THE WHEELS TURNED STRAIGHT, AND TO JUST JERK THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT, AND THE KEY SHOULD UN-LOCK. I AM BEGINNING TO THINK THIS MAY BE WHY THE PRIOR OWNER SOLD THIS CAR. I AM 69 YEARS OLD, AND I AM AFRAID AT SOME POINT I WILL BE OFF WITH NO-ONE AROUND TO HELP ME. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL? WHEN I RESEARCHED THIS ON LINE, IT SEEMS TO BE A GLITCH WITH THIS 2007 MODEL. PLEASE HELP ME WITH A SOLUTION. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO BUY ANOTHER CAR. I AM ON A FIXED INCOME. THANK YOU. *TR
Oct 03, 2014
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SEATS
8 complaints
THE POWER SEAT SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. IT WILL NOT MOVE BACKWARD, ONLY FORWARD, WHICH MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE IF THE SEAT CANNOT BE MOVED TO A SAFE DRIVING POSITION. HYUNDAI PREVIOUSLY RELEASED A CAMPAIGN CALLED CAMPAIGN T82 TO ADDRESS THIS DEFECT BUT AS OF TODAY IS STATING THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT. I SPOKE WITH A DEALER (GLOBAL HYUNDAI) AND WITH THE HYUNDAI CORPORATION AND THEY BOTH DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE DEFECT.
Jan 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER SEAT CONTROLS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. ..UPDATED 12-30-13 *BF HYUNDAI AGREED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER. UPDATED 1/7/14
Nov 19, 2013
DRIVERS SEAT CHANGED DURING WARRANTY FOR METAL FRAME INSIDE CUSHION BACK FLEXING DUE TO BREAKAGE. IDENTICAL ISSUE HAS ARISEN. *TR
Oct 03, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. WHEN SHE REACHED OVER IN THE DIRECTION OF THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE DRIVERS SEAT TURNED AROUND. THE DRIVER SEAT ALSO MOVED FORWARD AND TRAPPED HER IN BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE SEAT. HER RIGHT RIBS WERE FRACTURED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE SEAT FUNCTIONED AS IT SHOULD. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER; HOWEVER, THEY DIDN'T OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DISCONNECTED THE FUSE TO THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
May 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SEAT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD AND PINNED THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL FOR FOUR HOURS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER ADJUST SWITCH, RADIO AND PANIC BUTTON ON THE REMOTE WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE POWER SEAT SWITCH. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT.
May 13, 2010
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
8 complaints
DOOR HANDLES HAVE ALL FALLEN OFF THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR
Apr 21, 2018
REAR PASSENGER SIDE HANDLE FELL OFF, REAR DRIVERS SIDE HANDLE STOPPED WORKING. ELECTRICAL GOES IN AND OUT (I.E. WINDOWS, LOCK AND UNLOCK, CRUISE CONTROL) VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN HANDLES STOPPED WORKING OR CAME OFF IN HAND ATTEMPTING TO OPEN DOOR. ELECTRICAL HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS ON AND OFF STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Jan 11, 2018
DRIVER DOOR LATCH WEAKENS OVER TIME AND FAILS TO FULLY SEAL. DOOR WILL NOT FULLY STAY FULLY CLOSED. 'DOOR OPEN' CHIME AND LIGHTS WILL GO OFF WHILE DRIVING WHEN GRAVITY AND INERTIA AFFECT THE DOOR. DOOR DOES NOT SWING OPEN WHILE DRIVING BUT IS NONETHELESS A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS PART SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A LIFETIME PART ABLE TO HANDLE MUCH MORE STRESS THAN THE TYPICAL LIFE OF A CAR.
Jul 18, 2017
LAST WEEK, I HAD TO HAVE THE FOURTH DOOR HANDLE (ALL, NOW) REPLACED BECAUSE THE PLASTIC BREAKS OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS 65455 MILES. THE FIRST HANDLE REPLACED WAS WHEN THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THIS DEFECT IS UNACCEPTABLE. THE NHTSA SHOULD FORCE A RECALL NOTICE ON THESE. THE LATEST BROKEN HANDLE WAS ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IN THE EVENT THE CAR WAS SUBMERGED, OR A CHILD OR PET WAS LEFT IN A HOT CAR, A RESCUER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR TO RESCUE THOSE INSIDE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN, AND A NEEDLESS EXPENSE FOR VEHICLE OWNERS.
Sep 21, 2016
BOTH OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF. *TR
Jan 08, 2014
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TIRES
7 complaints
car began to pull like out of align but upon inspection by tire repair shop it was discovered that the tread was separating on all 4 tires. had 2 replaced at the time. After a few hundred miles the other 2 tires failed in the rear causing the car to shake violently. My kids were on thier way home to Columbus,Ga from Beaufort,S.C. had to leave car there Statesboro, Ga.
Jul 18, 2023
THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM HAS SHOWN A FAILURE FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN IT THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY WOULD RE-TEACH THE SYSTEM AND THE TPMS LIGHT RETURNS ABOUT A WEEK LATER. THE DEALER THEN SAID I HAD 2 FAULTY TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS. I HAD ALL 4 TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS REPLACED AT A NON-DEALER (THEY ASSURED ME THEY COULD MAKE THE NEW SENSORS COMMUNICATE WITH THE CAR) LOCATION AND THE TPMS LIGHT CAME BACK ON ABOUT A WEEK LATER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY DID A RE-TEACH AND AGAIN WITHIN A WEEK THE TPMS LIGHT WAS BACK ON. THIS SAFETY SYSTEM, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF TIRE LOSING AIR PRESSURE, IS NOT VERY ROBUST AND IS VERY MANUFACTURER DEPENDENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. AT THIS POINT THE SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE AND HAS BEEN FOR 2 YEARS. I FEEL SURE THE DEALER WILL SAY THEY NEED TO PUT HYUNDAI PARTS IN THE VEHICLE TO MAKE THE SYSTEM OPERABLE. THE COST FOR THAT SERVICE IS TWICE WHAT THIRD PARTIES CHARGE. ON A LIMITED INCOME THAT PREMIUM IS NOT PRACTICAL. THESE UNIVERSALLY REQUIRED SAFETY SYSTEMS NEED TO BE MORE GENERIC AS TO MAKE THEM EASIER TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR. IT IS UNKNOWN TO ME IF HYUNDAI IS HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS SYSTEM ON OTHER CARS. *TR
May 04, 2014
TPMS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AFTER CAR HAD FLAT. TOOK IT TO LES SCHWAB 7 TIMES AND THEY KEPT CHECKING FOR A FLAT. SOMETIMES SOMETHING IN THE TIRE, SOMETIMES NOT. FINALLY TOOK IT TO A DEALER. THEY RESET THE SENSOR BUT ABOUT A WEEK LATER IT CAME BACK ON. THEN I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR. HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS SINCE THEN. IT SEEMED TO BE RELATED TO PLUGGING MY CAR CHARGER IN. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS THOUGHT UNTIL I HAD THE FIRST FLAT. *TR
Mar 18, 2013
ON APRIL 15, 2011 I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR IT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED 2 NEW TIRES IN ORDER TO PASS THE INSPECTION AND THAT THE REMAINING TWO WEREN'T IN GREAT SHAPE. I DECIDED TO GO AHEAD AND PURCHASE 4 NEW TIRES AND WAS IMMEDIATELY QUOTED A PRICE. I ASSUMED THE TIRES WOULD BE THE SAME AS WHAT WAS ON THE CAR, MICHELINS. I DIDN'T ASK AND THEY DIDN'T SAY. MY MISTAKE. I RODE OUT WITH 4 MASTERCRAFT AVENGER TOURING 215/60/16V TIRES. I DIDN'T MAKE A NOT OF THE DOT NUMBER BUT THE MANUFACTURE DATE I WAS 2610. ON JUNE 1, 2011 THE FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THERE WAS A VERY LOUD POP AND THE TIRE WAS IMMEDIATELY FLAT. AT 60 MILES AN HOUR I AM GRATEFUL THAT I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO THE LEFT SHOULDER. EVEN SO, THAT TRAFFIC FLYING BY WHILE I WAITED FOR HELP WAS SCARY. VDOT OFFERS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ON THE HIGHWAYS AND I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL TO THEM FOR BEING THERE TO CHANGE MY TIRE. I TOOK THE TIRE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE BLOW OUT. THEY REPLACED THE TIRE. ON AUGUST 11, 2011 THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT. BY THE GRACE OF GOD I HAD TAKEN THE DAY OFF WORK AND WASN'T TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET TRAVELING AT 35 MPH. VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS 56,858 SO THE TIRES HAD ABOUT 4133 MILES ON THEM FOR THE SECOND BLOW OUT. THE DEALERSHIP WASN'T GOING TO HELP ME THIS TIME AND I WAS LOOKING TO REPLACE ALL THE TIRES. I NO LONGER TRUST THE TIRES AND MY LIFE AND THE LIVES OF THOSE AROUND ME ARE WORTH FAR MORE THAN THE PRICE OF NEW TIRES. AUGUST 13, 2011 I PURCHASED SOME MICHELINS AT A WHOLESALE CLUB WHO OFFER WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE. I BELIEVE THERE IS A SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE MASTERCRAFT TIRES THAT WILL EVENTUALLY COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE. *TR
Aug 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA WITH GENERAL EXCLAIM TIRES, SIZE P215/55/R17. THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON JANUARY 2, 2010. HE REPLACED THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE ON MARCH 20, 2010, WHICH HAD A BLISTER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIRE BACK TO PLACE HE PURCHASED IT FROM AND WAS ADVISED THAT HE DID NOT PURCHASE A WARRANTY. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE ALSO HAD A BLISTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Jul 19, 2010
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
6 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle drove sluggish and unresponsive and would not properly accelerate. Upon inspection it was discovered that engine oil from the valve cover gasket had leaked onto the alternator. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator was damaged due to the presence of oil inside and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced by the manufacturer to prevent the failure from occurring but the failure had occurred on two separate occasions. No further information was available. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
May 05, 2022
VALVE COVER LEAKS ONTO ALTERNATOR, CAN CAUSE SUDDEN POWER LOSS AND PREMATURE ALTERNATOR FAILURE. I'VE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS EXACT THING HAPPEN. APPARENTLY ONCE YOU GET THE VALVE COVER GASKET FIXED, IT WILL FAIL AGAIN IN ANOTHER YEAR OR SO. THERE IS A DEFECT EITHER IN THE GASKET OR THE VALVE COVER MATING SURFACE. CURRENTLY MY CAR IS ONLY AT THE STAGE OF OIL LEAKING FROM COVER GASKET AND GETTING ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. NO FURTHER FAILURE HAS HAPPENED YET. MY CAR HAS 67,000 MILES.
Apr 20, 2021
FOR THE SECOND TIME, I HAVE HAD OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE VALVE COVER OR TIMING BELT COVER ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. SO MUCH SO, THAT THE ALTERNATOR BECOMES SOAKED AND "SHORTS OUT" ACCORDING TO A HYUNDAI DEALER. MECHANICS WHO HAVE REPAIRED THIS ALL AGREE THAT THIS IS A HAZARD AND PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE. "FIRE RISK" AND "SUDDEN COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS" WERE BOTH MENTIONED. HYUNDAI STATES THAT MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE AND SAYS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM DESPITE THE OBVIOUS RISKS THAT THEIR MECHANICS AND OTHER MECHANICS MENTION. AFTER VERY LITTLE EFFORT IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, IT IMMEDIATELY BECAME OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS A COMMON RECALL FOR HYUNDAI CONCERNING THIS ENGINE(3.3L V6). THE RECALLS NAME OTHER HYUNDAI PRODUCTS BUT FOR SOME REASON SKIP MY VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH TWO REPS AT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE STATE THAT "YOU ARE DESCRIBING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM". WE HAVE SPENT CLOSE TO $1000 ON THIS ONE ISSUE IN THE LAST YEAR. IT NEARLY CAUSED MY WIFE TO BE STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE 10HRS FROM HOME. AND HYUNDAI ADMITS THAT IT IS AN ISSUE BUT BECAUSE MY VIN IS NOT LISTED, THEY REFUSE TO HELP FIX OR REFUND ANY THING THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN SPENT ON THIS MANUFACTURE DEFECT. AGAIN, I EMPHASIZE THAT THIS IS A PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. DESPITE RECENT REPAIR, THIS PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 70MPH EACH TIME THIS ISSUE OCCURRED. I HAVE RECORDS OF REPAIR FROM INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND STATEMENT FROM HYUNDAI STATING THIS PROBLEM. THIS OCCURRED AT 118,000 AND 132,000 MILES. IT SEEMS LIKE IT OCCURRED PRIOR TO THIS AS WELL(LOOKING FOR RECORDS).
Jul 11, 2017
SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN 14V415000 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ RECALL. WHILE DRIVING THE ESC WARNING LIGHT ON, THEN INTERMITTENT BATTERY + SEAT BELT INDICATING ALTERNATOR FAILURE, CAUSED BY LEAKING VALVE COVER. CAN CAUSE SUDDEN FAILURE. THIS DEFECT IS NOT ISOLATED TO THE VERACRUZ AND PERHAPS THE RECALL SHOULD BE BROADENED
Jun 25, 2016
I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE I SEE OTHER MODELS WITH THE SAME ENGINE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ALTERNATOR AND CAUSED IT TO FAIL PREMATURELY. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN APRIL OF 2014 AND HAS NOW HAPPENED AGAIN IN JUNE OF 2015. OTHER MODELS UTILIZING THE SAME ENGINE HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. WILL THIS MODEL BE RECALLED?
Jun 29, 2015
+ 1 more complaint for this component
AIR BAGS,SEATS
6 complaints
I took the car in for a recall/warranty repair on 3/28/2021. The part (seatbelt/airbag sensor/pre tensioner) has still not been delivered to the dealer so that they can repair the vehicle. The part being defective prevents the airbag sensor from operating correctly and, as such, the airbags will not work in the event of a collision. This car is my daily driver and has largely been parked idle for 12 months. For the entire year, I have been fighting with their corporate customer support team and there has been no progress whatsoever on securing the part. They have given me numerous dates for the part to arrive. None of them have been met. No new date has been provided. The dealer blames Hyundai Corporate, Hyundai Corporate blames the 'distribution centre' and so on. The car is unsafe with no airbags and there is no resolution in sight.
Mar 28, 2022
THERE IS A RECALL #083 (08V161000) THAT IS EXACTLY MY ISSUE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR THAT IS CAUSING THE ISSUE. THE COST OF REPAIR IS $1500.00. SPOKE WITH HYUNDAI AND THEY ADVISED THAT MY CAR WAS NOT MARKED FOR RECALL. WE HAVE SPOKEN WITH A NUMBER OF JUNK YARDS THINKING WE COULD OBTAIN A USED SEAT TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THIS ISSUE IS WIDE SPREAD AND THEY CANNOT KEEP SEATS IN STOCK DUE TO THE SEAT SENSOR ISSUE. I CANNOT PASS MY STATE INSPECTION WITHOUT THIS FIX. I FIND IT DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND THAT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED BY THIS RECALL. PLEASE REGISTER THIS COMPLAINT AND LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE ANY OTHER RECOURSE. THANK YOU (XXXX) 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
Apr 10, 2019
HAD AIRBAG LIGHT STAY ON AND GOT SEATBELT BUCKLE REPLACED UNDER RECALL. NOW ONE MONTH LATER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND I'M TOLD IT IS BAD SENSORS INSIDE THE SEAT. THESE CARS HAVE POOR ENGINEERING. WE CAN'T EVEN RELY ON AIRBAGS, SINCE THEY WON'T WORK WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON FOR BAD SENSORS.
Mar 06, 2019
TAKATA RECALL MY CAR DASHBOARD INDICATES THE AIRBAG IS ON COUNTINOUSLY AND THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT IS FLASHING EVEN THERE IS NO ONE ON THE SEAT. I WENT TO HYUNDAI DEALER AND THEY CHECK THE PROBLEM AND THE ERROR CODE IS B1447 BUT, THEY TELL ME THIS ERROR IS NOT RECALL FOR MY CAR AND THEY ARE READY TO FIX IT BUT WITH BUYING ABOUT $1500 FOR JUST THE PART WHICH IS OCS SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT PLUS THE LABOR WORK I NEED YOUR HELP FOR THIS ISSUE, IT IS RELATED TO MY FAMILY SAFETY, PLEASE.
Jun 28, 2018
FOR A LONG TIME THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR HAS STOPPED WORKING AND THIS DEACTIVATED THE AIRBAG, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, I WENT TO THE DEALER BUT THEY SAY THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND I HAVE TO PAY $ 1600, TO REPAIR IT. IM STIIL USING MY CAR I NEED TO WORK
Apr 22, 2018
+ 1 more complaint for this component
POWER TRAIN
6 complaints
A MECHANIC AT OUR INSURED, HEADQUARTER HYUNDAI SANFORD, WAS INJURED WHEN THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD DUE TO SHIFT CABLE GROMMET BEING BROKEN LEAVING VEHICLE IN GEAR
Jan 06, 2021
WHAT HAPPENED: WE WERE AT A FRIEND'S HOUSE FOR DINNER. WE CAME TO THE CAR LATE AT NIGHT AND PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. I TRIED TO ROCK THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY WHILE TRIED TO TURN THE KEY WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS. WITHOUT ENGINE POWER, NO STEERING WAS AVAILABLE. FORTUNATELY, MY FRIEND DROPPED US AT OUR HOME. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER AT GLASSMAN HYUNDAI IN SOUTHFIELD THE NEXT MORNING (JULY 28) WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY SINCE STEERING WAS LOCKED. I SAW A MECHANIC WORKING ON A SIMILAR CAR IN THE PARKING LOT WITH SIMILAR ISSUE AND HE SAID THAT HE WILL BE WORKING ON MY CAR ALSO. HE ALSO SAID THAT IGNITION KEY CYLINDER ARE WEARING OUT AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. COUNTER PERSON SAID THE KEY CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT THE WHOPPING COST OF $650. LATER SHE SAID $850 UPFRONT. LATER DECLINED TO SERVICE AND I HAD TO TOW TO ANOTHER PLACE AND THEY REPLACED KEY CYLINDER FOR $380. THIS IS DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE SINCE I COULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON A FREEWAY AFTER A REST STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF NIGHT. I HAD NEVER ENCOUNTERED THIS ISSUE IN MY 45 YEARS OF DRIVING. I DID SOME INTERNET RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE ON THE SAME CARS. THE SWITCH IS FAULTY AND SEEMS LIKE IT IS WEARING OUT FASTER FOR SOME REASON. I HAVE ONLY 73K MILES ON IT AND THE CAR SITS IN THE GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME. THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS NOT COVERED. I THINK HYUNDAI SHOULD TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THIS ISSUE FOR ALL 2007 SONATA VEHICLE. I THINK HYUNDAI SHOULD OWN THIS ISSUE AND REPLACE THE CYLINDER LOCKS ON ALL SUCH VEHICLES AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS.
Aug 15, 2017
CAR BEGAN "JERKING" MOTION WHILE DOING 45 MPH TO 50 MPH. DEALER SAYS THEY ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM AS THERE IS NO CODE. TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS CHANGED AND TEMPORARILY "FIXED" THE ISSUE. TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE LOOKED AT THE CAR AND HAVE BOTH SAID WITHOUT A CODE, THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING. THE TACH DOES NOT FLUCTUATE WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS. AFTER 50 MPH, THE JERKING MOTION STOPS. THIS IS A 4 CYL, 2.4 LITER ENGINE. *TR
Aug 19, 2013
CAR BEGAN "JERKING" MOTION WHILE DOING 45 MPH TO 50 MPH. DEALER SAYS THEY ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM AS THERE IS NO CODE. TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS CHANGED AND TEMPORARILY "FIXED" THE ISSUE. TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE LOOKED AT THE CAR AND HAVE BOTH SAID WITHOUT A CODE, THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING. THE TACH DOES NOT FLUCTUATE WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS. AFTER 50 MPH, THE JERKING MOTION STOPS. THIS IS A 4 CYL, 2.4 LITER ENGINE. *TR
Aug 19, 2013
THE 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS WITH A 2.4L I4 ENGINE AND 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION HAS SERIOUS SHUDDER ISSUES AT 45MPH. THE VEHICLE ALMOST BECOMES UNDRIVEABLE DUE TO THE SHUDDER AND HAS TO BE SPED UP TO SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH WHICH IS BEYOND THE POSTED REGULATORY SPEED LIMIT ON THE ROADS. *TW
Jan 28, 2010
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SUSPENSION
5 complaints
FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS, MY 2007 SONATA'S ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) SYSTEM HAS TURNED OFF INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT MY PRESSING THE ESC BUTTON LOCATED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASH. WHEN THIS HAPPENS. AN ESC OFF LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Nov 05, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V354000 (SUSPENSION) FOR THE REAR CONTROL ARM BUT THE RECALL DID NOT COVER THE FRONT CONTROL ARM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,195.
Dec 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V354000 (SUSPENSION). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000. ...UPDATED 11-12-13 *BF
Oct 03, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. HE ADVISED TO BRING THE VEHICLE AT A LATER DATE IF THE NOISE PERSISTED. THE NOISE CONTINUED AND THE DEALER, AGAIN, COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,565 AND THE CURRENT WAS UNKNOWN.
Jul 15, 2010
FRONT END NOISE. AK
Mar 29, 2007
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4 complaints
TAKATA RECALL. MY CAR HAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECTS LIKE THE ESC AND THE AIRBAG SIGNS ARE ON. SO I WANT IT TO BE RECALLED. THANK YOU. HYUNDAI SONATA 2007
Jan 20, 2017
TL* HE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY SENSOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Nov 01, 2016
MY AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS. I'VE LOOKED ONLINE AND SAW THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR HYUNDAI'S. ALSO, MY ESC LIGHT GOES ON AND SOMETIMES STAYS ON. AGAIN ANOTHER COMPLAINT WITH THIS CAR. BOTH ARE SAFETY ISSUES THAT SEEM TO BE NEGLIGENT ON THE MANUFACTURES PART. WITH THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN LOGGED THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL ISSUE THAT HYUNDAI SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR.
Oct 03, 2016
MY AIR BAG HAS BEEN ON NOW FOR 2 MONTHS AND LIKE ANOTHER COMPLAINTS I WAS TOLD THAT I COULD BRING IT AND PAY 85 DOLLARS FOR THEM TO RUN A TEST TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG.I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ABOUT THE SEAT BELT WHERE THEY HAD TO SHIP IT TO CA. IF YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH YOUR AIR BAG SYSTEM WOULDN'T IT BE GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE TO CHECK IT FOR FREE. MY ESC LIGHT WILL COME ON AT LEAST ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH. I'M NOT SURE WHAT CAUSES THAT PROBLEM TO HAPPEN. I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE PAINT FLAKING OFF. I HAVE READ ON OTHER SITES AND SPOKE TO SEVERAL BODY SHOPS ABOUT THIS CONCERN. THE BODY SHOPS STATE THAT THE PROBLEM LIES WITH THE PRIMER NOT HOLDING THE PAINT. I'VE ALREADY HAD TO HAVE THE ROOF REPAINTED AND NOW MY TRUNK IS DOWN TO BARE PRIMER. I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER REPAIR BILL FOR SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED AT THE FACTORY. I'M JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS? *TR
Aug 02, 2014
STEERING
4 complaints
2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE LEAKS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED DUE TO THE POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING, IT LEAKED ONTO THE SERPENTINE BELT AND IDLER PULLEY AND DAMAGE BOTH OF THEM. *JB
Apr 20, 2015
THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US ON MULTIPLE, INTERMITTENT OCCASIONS. WHEN DECELERATING WHILE EXITING A HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL "STICKS" IN THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD POSITION. IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN TO THE RIGHT TO NAVIGATE A HIGHWAY EXIT THAT CURVES TO THE RIGHT. YOU HAVE TO FIGHT WITH THE WHEEL AND PULL HARD TO MAKE IT TURN, AT WHICH POINT IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEEL "UNLOCKS" AND TURNS FREELY AGAIN. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. WE HAVE HAD OUR MECHANIC INSPECT IT MORE THAN ONCE AND BECAUSE THE ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT, THEY HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I'VE SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER HYUNDAI OWNERS TELLING TALES OF SIMILAR OCCURRENCES OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR
May 21, 2014
WANDERING - THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM - NOT AN INCIDENT. ON STRAIGHT, LEVEL ROADS STEERING NEEDS CONTINUOUS CORRECTION TO STAY IN THE LANE. THE ALIGNMENT WAS ADJUSTED IN FEBRUARY AND AGAIN IN JULY 2013. *TR
Aug 19, 2013
NOISE IN FRONT END WHEN MAKING A TIGHT RIGHT HAND TURN. *JB
Oct 16, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 complaints
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR, THERE WAS A NOISE UNDER CAR, TOOK TO MECHANIC, BOLTS LOOSE ON ENGINE MOUNTS, ALSO A BOLT WAS GONE,. *TT
Sep 16, 2011
2007 HYUNDAI SONATA 3.3L THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR FAILURE. FAILURE CAUSES CAR TO GO INTO LIMP MODE NOT EXCEEDING 20MPH. FAILURE CAN OCCUR AT HIGH SPEEDS. CELS REPORTED ARE P2135, P2106, P1295. FIX INCLUDES AN UPDATE TO PCM AND A NEW THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR. PCM UPDATE CAN ONLY BE DONE AT DEALERSHIP AND IS REQUIRED FOR CORRECTING. *TR
May 10, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE OIL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR; HOWEVER, AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THE OIL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE OIL SENSOR WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mar 21, 2011
2007 ENGINE TAP ON 3.3 HYUNDAI SONATA WHEN STARTING SEEMS HYUNDAI USED A PAPER OIL FILTER DESIGN RATHER THAN A SPIN OFF POSSIBLY ENGINEERS FAILED TO INCLUDE A OIL CHECK VALVE TO STOP THE OIL FROM DRAINING OUTOF THE ENGINE, ENGINE TAPS FOR 5-10 SECONDS UNTIL OIL GETS UP TO MOTOR. *TR
Oct 02, 2010
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
3 complaints
THE AIR BAG SENSOR IN MY CAR IS DEFECTIVE. THIS WAS ALREADY A RECALL BY HYUNDAI, BUT FOR REASONS I DON'T UNDERSTAND DOES NOT INCLUDE MY CAR AND I BELIEVE IT SHOULD HAVE. IT IS THE RIGHT MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR THE ORIGINAL RECALL INCLUDED. APPARENTLY THE SEATBELT TENSION ADJUSTER IS ALSO INVOLVED IN MY CASE.
Jan 21, 2021
MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME OF AIRBAG CODE B1448 AND ADVISED ME HE RAD MY VIN TO CHECK ANY OPEN RECALLS. HE STATED MY VIN IS NOT IN AIRBAG RECALL RELATED TO THIS CODE BUT THAT THERE WERE AIBAG OCS CODES ON THAT MODEL YEAR WHICH CAME UP B1448 THAT WERE COVERED. I COBTACTED HYUNDAI NORTH AMERICA AND WENT OVER WITH THEM A SERIES OF QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE VEHICLE. HYUNDAI ADVISED ME THAT I MAY BE COVERED BY VEHICLE PASSENGER OCS RECALL. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE WITHOUT A CHARGE. ALSO TRIED TO INSTEAD SELL A BATTERY DESPITE BEING NEW ONE. CONTSCTED HYUNDAI NORTH AMERICA AGAIN AND REFERRED ME OUT BUT STATED WHILE THIS IS RECALL IT DOESNT APPLY TO VIN. I AM NOT GOING TO DEAL WITH INTERMEDIARY HOWEVER, I CHOSE TO DEAL WITH YOU DIRECTLY TO RESOLVE WHAT PERSONAL MECHANIC IS TELLING ME IS AN ABSOLUTE MODEL YEAR CODE RECALL THST JUST HAPPENED NOT TO INCLUDE MY VIN.
Sep 29, 2020
TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SHOP FOR AN AIRBAG LIGHT. THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A BAD OC MAT SENSOR. I WAS QUOTED $1000+ FOR PARTS AND LABOR. I ASKED WHY THIS WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE MY CAR WAS IN THE RANGE 06-07, THEY SAID MY VIN DID NOT INDICATE AN ACTIVE RECALL. I CALLED CORPORATE AND THEY ALSO SAID I WAS SOL. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE FULLY RECALLED, FAR TOO MANY OF THEM ARE FAILING AND HYUNDAI REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. *TR
Dec 15, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
WHEN I TURN THE VEHICLE / LIGHTS OFF, OPEN THE DOOR AND LEAVE, THE PARKING LIGHTS OF THIS VEHICLE STAY ON. THE CAR BATTERY HAS DIED SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Nov 24, 2015
I HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA 3.3 I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE CARS LIGHTS SHUTTING OFF FOR YEARS. I HAVE MENTIONED IT WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR OTHER RECALLS AND ISSUES UNDER WARRANTY AND IT WAS IGNORED. AFTER MUCH READING I HAVE FOUND THAT MANY OF THESE CARS ARE HAVING ISSUES THAT PEOPLE HAVE POSTED ABOUT. THIS DOESNT INCLUDE THE MANY LIKE MYSELF THAT HAVE NOT GONE TO THE INTERNET AND ASKED OR COMPLAINED. I CAN NOT GET MY LIGHTS IN MY CAR TO SHUT OFF ON AUTO OR MANUALLY. IT IS IN THE ELECTRICAL FUSE SYSTEM. I HAVE TO LAY DOWN ON MY FLOOR OF DRIVERS SIDE AND REACH UP AND PULL OUT THE ELECTRIAL PLUG THAT GOES INTO THE BOX TO GET THE LIGHTS OFF...THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND HYUNDAI TURNS THEIR CHEEK TO THIS ISSUE. I THINK IT IS A FIRE AND ELECTRICAL HAZARD. THE PART COSTS OVER 500.00 AND THEN TO GET SOMEONE TO PUT IT IN. IT HAS BEEN FAULTY FOR YEARS AND MANY OTHER HYUNDAIS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE RESEARCH AND MAKE THIS A RECALL!!! IT IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!! ALSO MY OTHER LIGHTS IN THE CAR ILLUMINATE ON AND OFF AS YOU DRIVE, THEY ARENT ALWAYS ON. ITS REALLY TERRIBLE AND ALSO NOT TO MENTION THE FAULTY BRAKES IN THE REAR LEFT CALIPER, ANOTHER THING OVERLOOKED BY HYUNDAI. *JS
Feb 24, 2015
I HAVE NOTICED AN UNUSUAL PERCENTAGE OF HYUNDAI SONATAS WITH THE HIGH VISIBILITY BRAKES LIGHTS THAT DO NOT OPERATE. I CHECKED INTO HAVING IT REPAIRED AND THE ESTIMATE WAS VERY EXPENSIVE. I WONDERED IF THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT SINCE ACCESS TO THE LIGHT IS SO DIFFICULT. I WAS CURIOUS IF OTHER COMPLAINTS HAD BEEN FILED AND IF ANYTHING CAN BE DONE. *TR
Jan 06, 2012
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,909.
Feb 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO DETECT WHEN A PASSENGER WAS OCCUPYING THE SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V161000 (AIR BAGS) BUT FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSE OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. UPDATED 10/2/14*CN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED BOTH SUN VISORS WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE. UPDATED 10/07/14
Jul 25, 2014
1. AIR BAG IS ON CONSTANTLY. HAVE HAD IT FIXED BY DEALER BUT TO NO AVAIL; IT'S NOT OFF FOR VERY LONG. HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR OVER 12 MONTHS. 2. SUN VISOR ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ARE BROKEN, WON'T STAY UP. I AM USING MAKE SHIFT ALTERNATIVE TO SUPPORT THEM. IT CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN THE VISOR UNEXPECTEDLY DROP WHEN DRIVING. HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER HYUNDAI OWNERS WITH THE SAME CONCERN. *TR
Mar 13, 2014
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR BECAME DETACHED AND OBSTRUCTED THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. AFTER RESETTING THE VISOR IN THE UPWARD POSITION, THE VISOR CONTINUED TO DETACH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Jun 30, 2014
DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR FELL AND DISTRACTED DRIVER WHO SWERVED. THE VISOR WILL GO UP BUT CONTINUES TO FALL AT ERRATIC TIMES. THE PASSENGER VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP AT ALL. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Oct 28, 2013
VISOR KEEPS DROPPING DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
Jul 17, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,863. UPDATED 12/17/13*CN THE MODULE BURNED INTO THE FUEL INJECTION. THE MODULE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO OPERATE THE FUEL INJECTION PROCESS. UPDATED 12/18/13
Nov 15, 2013
2007 HYUNDAI SONATA,6CY.GL:STARTED 6-7 MONTHS AGO AND IS STILL HAPPENING.3 PROBLEMS TO REPORT: 1)CAR MAINTAINS SPEED AT SAME RATE AS IN DRIVING, AFTER FOOT IS OFF GAS PEDAL.2) DISTANCE IS VERY LONG- SOMETIMES 1000 FEET OR MORE AND THEN DECELERATES NORMALLY .3) SEVERAL TIMES SPEED HAS INCREASED AFTER THIS UNACTIVATED SPEED HAS BEEN BRAKED AND THEN BRAKE PEDAL RELEASED. NO FLOOR MARS WERE IN CAR. RESPONSE BY HYUNDAI: A) COMPUTER WAS TWEAKED B) AIR FILTER REPLACED !!! C) REPLACED ACCELERATOR PART. NO CHANGE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS FAULT ESPECIALLY IN RAIN AND ICE. THE CAR IN NO LONGER SAFE. NOW, AFTER TRYING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND FAILING, SERVICE MECHANIC SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM!! WHAT TO DO ??? THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN TO DEALER FOR EVERY CHECK RECOMMENDED BY HYUNDAI AND WELL MAINTAINED. THERE ARE INTERNET COMMENTS ABOUT SPEED PROBLEMS WITH THE 2007 HYUNDAI. *TR
Jun 12, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD GET 24 MILES PER GALLON IN THE CITY AND 34 MILES PER GALLON ON THE HIGHWAY. SHE BEGAN RECORDING HOW MANY MILES TO THE GALLON THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING BEGINNING IN MAY OF 2007. ACCORDING TO HER RECORDS, THE VEHICLE GETS 17 MILES IN THE CITY AND 25 MILES IN THE HIGHWAY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,248 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2.
Aug 27, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
I have been encountering issues with my 2007 Hyundai Sonata SE in the following manners: 1- At times the brake lights will be on and the car will have anyone inside. 2- My ESC OFF light comes on will not go off. 3- When using my headlights the cruise control will not work. (Specifically when the automatic lights would come on the cruise goes off) 4-At random times the key will not turn. All the above mentioned issues concern the electrical system!, Speed Control!, and lighting systems. All are available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others has been put at risk because of system failures causing the car to operate improperly and dangerously. I have not had the extra money to take it to the dealership. No other reports have been made. The only warning light is the ESC OFF light comes on occasionally. This light began coming on 6 months ago.
May 02, 2023
MY TITLE WAS STOLEN AND MY EX BOYFRIEND WRECKED MY CAR
Nov 26, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the electronic stability control (ESC) warning light illuminated causing the brakes to lock-up and the vehicle to not accelerate as needed. The contact stated that she waited until the vehicle cooled down for the vehicle to operate normally. The contact was then able to drive the vehicle home safely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V122000 (Exterior Lighting) and that she had to pay out-of-pocket for the repair. The contact agreed to the repair but was later informed that the parts were discontinued. The manufacturer was contacted and was working with the contact. The failure mileage was 210,075.
Aug 19, 2022
THE ESC OFF DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. *TR
Nov 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE ESC OFF LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING.
Mar 16, 2018
ESC OFF LIGHT CONTINES TO COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS INTO PARK AND WONT RELEASE THE TRANSMISSION TO GO INTO DRIVE WITHOUT PUSHING THE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON. THEN ONCE IN DRIVE YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE BUTTON AGAIN TO PUT THE CAR BACK INTO PARK.
Sep 18, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
I JUST FILED A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 2006 AND THIS IS FOR MY 2007 HYUNDAI VISOR. IT IS BROKE AND A SAFETY ISSUE. I ALSO READ THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VISOR ISSUE IN SOME STATES, BUT NOT ALL OR MINE IN ILLINOIS. NOT SURE HOW TRUE THIS IS, BUT IN ANY CASE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Oct 25, 2016
THE PASSENGER VISOR BROKE CREATING A VISUAL HAZARD BECAUSE IT WILL NOT FOLD UP TO THE CEILING. IT REMAINS IN THE DOWN POSITION. IT JUST SNAPPEF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST IT. THERE ARE RECALLS ON OTHER VISORS THAT HAVE DONE THE SAME THING. THIS HAPPENED TO THE DRIVERS SIDE VISOR 5 YEARS AGO AND WAS COVERED INDER WARRANTY. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN WHICH CAUSES THE VISOR TO SNAP.
May 19, 2015
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
ENTERING THE CAR THE INTERIOR SMELLED OF GASOLINE. I DROVE THE CAR A FEW MILES AND ONCE STOPPED, I COULD SMELL THE STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. LOOKING UNDERNEATH, I SAW GASOLINE DRIPPING TO THE GROUND FROM THE FRONT AREA OF THE GASOLINE TANK. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. THE PART THAT FAILED WAS FROM THE GASOLINE LINE AND HAS A ROUNDED RIGHT ANGLE BEND IN IT. TOTAL OVERALL LENGTH, INCLUDING THE BEND IS APPROX 7 INCHES. THE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING GASOLINE TO ESCAPE THE LINE. THE FAILED PART COULD EASILY HAVE LEAD TO A FIRE OR CATASTROPHIC EVENT. *TR
Oct 29, 2014
THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND STOP RUNNING. UPON CHECKING FOR REPAIR THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE WIRES LEADING TO THE FUEL PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK WERE MELTED AND THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS ENCOUNTERING ELECTRICAL SHORTING. EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. *TR
Jul 16, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HYUNDAI THAT MY CAR WAS UNDER RECALL (ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING DE-ACTIVATED) & URGED ME TO VISIT THE DEALER IF OCS LIGHT WAS ON. HENCE I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BASED ON THIS SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. THEY CHECKED THE SYSTEM AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM AND THAT MY SYSTEM WAS FINE. LESS THAN 1 MONTH LATER THE RED AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASH BOARD INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE IT CAME ON AND STAYED ON PERMANENTLY. I RETURNED TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM RUN A SYSTEM CHECK AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ISSUE WAS A SENSOR WAS TRIGGERED DUE TO A FAULTY PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF APPROXIMATELY $400!!! I INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT DID NOT COME ON UNTIL AFTER THEY SUPPOSEDLY WORKED ON OR CHECKED THE AIRBAG SYSTEM DUE TO THE RECALL IN THE 1ST PLACE. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL ISSUE AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY AT MY EXPENSE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE $400 JUST LAYING AROUND TO SPEND, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET AND NOW MY VEHICLE HAS FAILED THE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO THE AIRBAG ISSUE!!! IF HYUNDAI HAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT SHOULD IT NOT BE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO INSPECT IT TO SEE IF THE RECALL IS APPLICABLE INSTEAD OF CHARGING THE CUSTOMER FOR IT? SECONDLY, IF THIS INVESTIGATION PROVES THAT HYUNDAI HAS INSTALLED DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN THESE VEHICLES ACROSS THE BOARD, SHOULDN'T EVERY CUSTOMER WHO HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPLACED BE FULLY REIMBURSED? *TR
Sep 05, 2014
DEALER FOUND CODES B1706 AND B1102 PRESENT. DEALER TECH STATED DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEEDS REPLACING, WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $344.56. THE SRS MODULE IS NOT ALLOWING CODES TO BE RESET, NEEDS REPLACING ALSO, WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $1,004.00. I SEE NHTSA HAS JUST STARTED INVESTIGATING THE B1706 CODE -- MY UNDERSTANDING FROM READING THE OTHER COMPLAINTS IS THAT A SHORT CIRCUIT IS CAUSING THE ERROR CODE, AND REPLACING THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IS NOT PERMANENTLY FIXING THE PROBLEM FOR MOST OWNERS. MOST OWNERS MENTION REPEAT BILLS OF ABOUT $350, BUT A FEW OF THE COMPLAINTS MENTION MUCH HIGHER REPAIR ESTIMATES, OVER $1,000. I SUSPECT THESE ESTIMATES INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF THE SRS MODULE, LIKE MY ESTIMATE DID. NHTSA SHOULD CONSIDER WHETHER THERE IS ALSO A RASH OF SRS MODULE FAILURES DUE TO THE SAME SHORT CIRCUIT. MY B1102 CODE, INDICATING A HIGH-VOLTAGE ERROR, COULD ALSO BE MORE COMMON AND COULD ALSO BE CAUSED BY THE SAME SHORT CIRCUIT. *TR
Sep 01, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. IN ADDITION, THE ESC-OFF LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT NOTICED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V113000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Jan 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V113000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Nov 22, 2013
WHEELS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED HIM THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VALVE STEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,900. UPDATED 10/1012 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO SALT CORROSION. UPDATED 10/17/2012 *JS
Sep 06, 2012
THE STEEL WHEELS THAT HAD COME STANDARD ON THIS VEHICLE HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED. OWNER HAD TO REPLACE ALL WHEELS AND HYUNDAI DENIED WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TR
Feb 27, 2010
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
2007 HYUNDAI SONATA VISOR FALLS INTO VIEW AT RANDOM TIMES BLOCKING VISION. *TR
Jun 22, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA WITH A PROBLEM WITH THE SUN VISOR. IN THREE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVERS SIDE TWICE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE ONCE. WHEN IT FAILS THE VISOR DROPS DOWN AND YOU CAN'T SEE PAST IT. I HAVE CHECKED THE INTERNET ONLY TO FIND THIS IS A COMMON AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Jun 30, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA WITH ONLY 28,000 MILES. I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES COMPLETELY REPLACED DUE TO DIRT CAUSING RUST AND SCORED. I BELIEVE THE CAR'S BRAKES HAS A DESIGN ERROR AND A POTENTIALLY FATAL FLAW IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM DESIGN AND OPERATION. *TR
Apr 10, 2010
REAR BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT AT 25K MILES AND ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Jul 29, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA THAT HAS A STUCK CALIPER FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 14 MONTHS. THE FIRST TIME THEY CHANGED BOTH REAR CALIPERS UNDER WARRANTY AS THE CAR HAD JUST UNDER 36K MILES. YESTERDAY, AT 55K MILES, I DISCOVERED WHEN HAVING MY OIL CHANGED THAT THE REAR CALIPER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS STUCK AGAIN. I HEARD A LITTLE SQUEAKING THIS LAST WEEK AND THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE MY BREAKS CHECKED. TO MY SURPRISE, MECHANICS AT MR. TIRE TOLD ME THE RIGHT PAD IS HARDLY WORN, BUT THE LEFT REAR PAD IS ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE AND HAS AFFECTED THE ROTOR SLIGHTLY. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL BE A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE ICE AND HAVE READ MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON EDMUNDS CARSPACE AND BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE AN ISSUE FOR RECALL. *TR
Nov 08, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA PURCHASED IN APRIL/MAY 2007, AND I'VE ALWAYS DONE REGULAR MAINTENANCE AT DEALERS ONLY, NO OUTSIDE SERVICERS. BOUGHT CAR AT POWER BOWSER IN PITTSBURGH, PA (LIVE IN BOSTON NOW) WHO DID PA STATE INSPECTION AND 30K SERVICE THERE WHEN THE CAR WAS AT 32K MILES IN 2/09. (REAR BRAKES HAD BEEN REPLACED ALREADY IN 7/08). AT THE TIME, FRONT BRAKES WERE MEASURED AT 60% REMAINING AND REAR 90% REMAINING. I DID MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING, WHICH INVOLVES LITTLE BRAKING, SINCE THAT TIME. LESS THAN 7K MILES AND 7.5 MONTHS (MY CAR IS NOW AT 39K) LATER NOW MY CAR IS AT MIRAK HYUNDAI IN MASSACHUSETTS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES MEASURING AT 25-30% AND DAMAGED ROTORS, AND THE BACK BRAKES ARE AT ZERO% ON ONE SIDE IN THE BACK AND 70% ON THE OTHER SIDE IN THE BACK WITH THE 70% SIDE IMMOBILE IN THE CALIPER HAVING WORN DOWN FROM 90% ONLY BECAUSE OF ROTOR WEAR. IN OTHER WORDS, ONE SIDE OF MY REAR BRAKES WAS NOT FUNCTIONING CAUSING THE OTHER SIDE TO WEAR TO ZERO, AND I WAS DRIVING ON 25-30% FRONT BRAKES. THE BACK ROTORS WERE DESTROYED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH THE BRAKES. THE POWER BOWSER IN PITTSBURGH SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THE SONATAS (ESPECIALLY MY MODEL YEAR) THAT HYUNDAI CORPORATION IS FULLY AWARE OF (IN 2 WAYS THEY EITHER STICK TO THE ROTOR OR DON'T MOVE, AS IN MY CASE) AND HAS NOT RECALLED OR ISSUED A BULLETIN ON. INSTEAD, THEY APPARENTLY HAVE A "GOODWILL UNOFFICIAL WARRANTY" THAT THEY WILL FIX THE PROBLEM IF IT HAPPENS WITHIN 2 YEARS OR 24K MILES OF PURCHASE. MY CAR IS A FEW MONTHS OVER 2 YEARS OLD, SO THAT DID NOT APPLY TO ME. THEY KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH MY MODEL CAR, BUT I HAD NO WARNING. I WAS DRIVING AROUND WITH ONE SIDE OF MY BACK BRAKES NOT WORKING THAT WORE THE OTHER SIDE TO ZERO AND WAS GRINDING METAL-ON-METAL. I HAD TO PAY $500+ FOR THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS. OVERALL, THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT ONLY COSTLY BUT FRIGHTENING THAT THEY LET ME AND OTHERS DRIVE AROUND ON BRAKES THEY KNOW TO FAIL. *TR
Oct 29, 2009
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
Unknown
Nov 25, 2024
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN 2019 AND MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. SINCE THEN, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS STAYED ON. I'VE GONE TO EVERY MECHANIC AROUND ABOUT MY AIRBAG LIGHT AND THEY ALL SAY I HAVE A RECALL ON THE CAR. I'VE ALSO BEEN PULLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES OVER MY BRAKE LIGHT EITHER NOT ILLUMINATING OR STAYING ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING.
Mar 26, 2021
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY PULLED SIDEWAYS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS. THIS ACTION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY AND STRIKE A CONCRETE POLE RESULTING IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. OCCUPANT WAS UNHARMED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PRIOR TO THE EVENT, THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING NO ISSUES.
Oct 05, 2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
CAR STOP ACCELERATING IN THE CITY STREET IN MOTION.
Sep 12, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY BRAKES FAILED IN JANUARY, AND MY CAR HIT THE GARAGE DOOR. I SPENT $800 TO GET THEM FIXED, ONLY TO HAVE THEM FAIL AFTER FIVE MONTHS. BECAUSE OF THIS IT CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THERE WAS A REAR CROSS MEMBER RECALL FOR CORROSION ON MY CAR. TO COMPLETE THE RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR ALL OF THE RUSTED PARTS THAT WILL BREAK ONCE THEY DIG TO REACH THE RECALL. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A CAR SINCE JANUARY, AND HYUNDAI CORPORATE DECLARED MY CASE CLOSED AND REFUSES TO ASSIST, AFTER WEEKS OF DELIBERATION, THEY ONLY ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM OF MY BRAKES AND NOT THE RECALL, WHICH THEY COMPLETELY LEFT OUT OF THEIR FINAL DETERMINATION. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT PROCEED AND COMPLETE THE RECALL BECAUSE MANY PARTS THEY WILL HAVE TO REMOVE WILL BE UNUSABLE, AND CANNOT SAFELY BE PLACED BACK. THINGS ARE AT A STANDSTILL, AND I DESPERATELY NEED MY CAR BACK AND OPERATIONAL!
Sep 09, 2020
SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON OCTOBER 18, 2019 MY FUEL PUMP BROKE IT HAPPENED AT A PLAZA PARKED AND THEN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2019 WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR CRASH DUE TO A BALL JOINT FROM THE FRONT END PASSENGER SIDE. MY BALL JOINT BROKE AND EVERYTHING ELSE DETACHED IT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY I WAS WITH MY KIDS AND THANK GOD I DIDN'T CRASH INTO A CAR BUT IT WAS A VERY SCARY TRAUMATIC MOMENT FOR ALL OF US. I KEEP REPLACING THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD, ALSO THE BALL JOINT AND NOW IT MAKES SENSE WHY, IT HAS TO DO WITH THE CONTROL ARM. I'M REPORTING THIS NOW BECAUSE I LOOKED INTO THE SAFETY RECALLS TODAY AND FOUND SO MANY MY VEHICLE FALLS UNDER THESE LISTINGS AND I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THE SAFETY RECALLS TO BRING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE PICTURES TAKEN WHEN MY CAR BROKE DOWN, BUT DON'T HAVE IT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW I CAN PROVIDE IT AFTERWARDS AND I HAD MY CAR TOWED.
Aug 18, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AIRBAG ON THE PASSAGE SIDE WON'T GO OFF, SEATBELT GET STUCK AT TIME, PAINT PEELING OFF THE BODY BACK ,SIDE AND TOP AND THE WINDOW ON THE PASSAGE SIDE WON'T GO DOWN
Aug 17, 2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
THIS IS TOTALLY DANGEROUS I COULD'VE LOST MY LIFE PERIOD I'M ON FREEWAY AND MY WHEELS JUST STARTED STICKING AND MY CAR WAS SMELLING LIKE ELECTRICITY OR ELECTRICAL FIRE SO I GO GOOGLE OF COURSE AND YOUTUBE LOW AND BEHOLD RECALL ON BAD FUSE BOXES ON THESES PARTICULAR CARS
Mar 24, 2020
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WANT TO CREATE A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE IF NOT OTHER MAKES AND MODELS FROM THIS MANUFACTURER. THIS VEHICLE IS A FIRE HAZARD DUE TO CHRONIC CORROSION ON THE FUEL LINES. IT IS ALSO A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING DUE TO CHRONIC CORROSION OF THE BRAKE AND POWER STEERING LINES. OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA NEEDED POWER STEERING FLUID AND BRAKE FLUID ON A REGULAR BASIS. MOST RECENTLY WE LOST BRAKES AND HAD THE CAR INSPECTED. THE INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING LINES, BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES ARE SEVERELY CORRODED AND ALL LEAKING. THE BRAKE LINES HAD THE MOST SEVERE CORROSION BUT THE FUEL AND POWER STEERING HAD CORROSION DEEP ENOUGH TO CAUSE A LEAK. THESE LEAKS ARE NOT IN THE VICINITY OF FITTINGS OR CONNECTIONS. THE WORST LEAKS ARE IN THE VICINITY OF BRACKETS OR LINE RETAINERS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN SOLD AND OPERATED IN THE NORTHEAST SNOW BELT BUT THE CORROSION IS WORSE THAN MOST VEHICLES THAT ARE MUCH OLDER WITH HIGHER MILEAGE. CLEARLY THE LINES WERE MADE OF INFERIOR METAL CAUSING THE COMPONENTS TO FAIL PREMATURELY. APPARENTLY, INSTEAD OF USING A MORE COSTLY RUST RESISTANT METAL THE MANUFACTURER RELIED ON A PLASTIC COATING ON THE LINES TO PROTECT THEM FROM THE ELEMENTS. THIS COMPLETELY FAILED AS SOME OF THE LINES ARE COMPLETELY CORRODED ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH. THE PLASTIC COATING LIKELY ACCELERATED THE CORROSION AS IT RETAINED CORROSIVE MATERIALS IN CONTACT WITH THE METAL. I CONTACTED THE HYUNDAI DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THESE COMPONENTS AND I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PART AND LABOR COSTS. I OPENED A CASE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD LOOK INTO IT BUT INDICATED THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD NOT LIKELY PURSUE A SAFETY RECALL.
Jan 08, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
I FIRST NOTICED THE VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING ONTO THE ALTERNATOR AT ABOUT 121,000 MILES AND AT 140.000 MILES I HAD THE VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACED, THERMOSTAT, INTAKE PLENNOM GASKET ALSO. AND HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED AFTER IT FAILED BECAUSE OF THE OIL LEAKING ONTO IT AT 156,092. LUCKILY I JUST DROVE BY MY MECHANICS GARAGE AT ABOUT 50 MPH AND ABOUT A MILE PASSED HIS GARAGE THE CAR STARTED TO BUCK AND STALL AND ALL THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ALONG WITH THE CD TURNING ON AND OFF ALONG WITH THE SEAT BELT LIGHT WHICH WAS FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN IT WAS BUCKLED FOR ABOUT 1 MONTH PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. I ACTUALLY MADE IT TO HIS GARAGE BEFORE IT SHUT DOWN IN HIS PARKING LOT.
Nov 14, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TAKARA RECALL . AROUND JUNE OF 2019 MY HYUNDAI SONATA STARTED MESSING UP IT STARTED WITH THE FUEL PUMP THEN FUSES AND ALSO THE BATTERY LIGHT STAYS DIM ON THE DASH TODAY THE BREAK LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHT WOULDNT GO ON
Aug 06, 2019
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. DURING THE FAILURE, THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO APPLY EXTRA FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING AROUND 70000 ON CAR. IT HAS A JERK WHEN I AM ACCELERATING UNTIL I GET TO A FASTER SPEED. BUT IT DOESN'T ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.. I WAS STRING AT A LIGHTOR WHENEVER I GO TO STOP IT ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. SOMETIMES WHILE I'M DRIVING IT SEEMS TO PICK UP SPEED ON ITS OWN AS WELL
Jul 11, 2019
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
1. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CONTINUALLY GOES ON AND STAYS ON
May 13, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HYUNDAI BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, AND THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT WOULD BLINK WHEN NO ONE WAS IN THE SEAT. AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THIS WAS DUE TO A FAULTY AIRBAG SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THAT WAS PART OF THE ACTUAL SEAT. THE REPLACEMENT SEAT CUSHION WAS GOING TO COST UPWARDS OF $1200, WITH THE INSTALLED PRICE OF OVER $1500! AFTER LOOKING AT THE NHTSA COMPLAINTS, I SAW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH ALSO SHOWED A PLETHORA OF OTHER COMPLAINTS IN REGARDS TO THIS ISSUE. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE SENSORS/AIRBAG/SEAT BELT SYSTEM IN THESE VEHICLES, AND I AM HOPING A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED. HYUNDAI COULD NOT TELL ME IF THIS ISSUE WOULD AFFECT MY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR NOT. THANK YOU.
Mar 27, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WHEN I EXIT MY CAR AND MY HEADLIGHT ARE TURNED TO OFF POSITION AND CLOSE DOOR, MY RUNNING LIGHTS STAY ON. WHICH I HAVE JAD TO CHARGR MY BATTERY DUE YO THIS. SO ER THOUGHT IT WAS THE HEADLAMP SWITCH. STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. SO LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM AND FOUND A COUPLE DIFFERENT FORUMS STATING THAT THIS IS A RELAY PROBLEM. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THAT THIS RELAY IS INTEGRATED INTO THE FUSE BOX. SO IN ORDER FPR THIS PROBLEM TO BE FIXED I AM TOLD I HAVE TO REPLACE A FUSE BOX. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THOS ISSUE. THIS HAPPENES EVERY TIME I EXIT MY VECHICLE AFTER DRIVING IT. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. 2. MY DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER VISORS DO NOT STAY UP. I HAVE GOTTEN HIT IN THE HEAD. THIS SHOULD ALSO BE ON RECALL.
Feb 25, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ALARM KEEP BEEPING
Oct 06, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
REAR CROSS MEMBER , NOT GOOD , TRANSMISSION , AND ENGINE OIL PAN PODRIDO , AIR CONDITIONER NOT TO GOOD , DOOR HANDLER PROBLEM ,,, ETC
Aug 08, 2018
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND FELT AS IF THE WHEELS WERE NOT TOUCHING THE ROADWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND TO THE DEALER (HIXSON FORD OF MONROE, 6300 FRONTAGE RD, MONROE, LA 71202, (855) 519-9722) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES NEEDED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE THE TIRE SIZES WERE INCORRECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH COOPER SCS ULTRA TOURING TIRES, SIZE:215/55R17 (DOT:U93R1CU1817), BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Feb 26, 2018
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THERE HAVE BEEN VARIOUS PROBLEMS THAT WERE DISCOVERED RECENTLY MOSTLY BASED ON THE REAR SUSPENSION AND SHOCKS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT MANY TIMES AND THE ALIGNMENT IS FREQUENTLY INCORRECT, AND SO THE TIRES GO THROUGH A LOT OF WEAR. THE MOST RECENT TIRES WERE PLACED 9 MONTHS AGO AND ALREADY HAVE TERRIBLE WEAR FROM BOTH THE SUSPENSION AND THE ALIGNMENT. WHENEVER THE CAR IS IN MOTION, THE CAR DOES NOT DRIVE AS SMOOTHLY AS IT SHOULD AND BOUNCES LIGHTLY. THERE IS LOUD NOISE WHENEVER DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS AS IF THE TIRE PRESSURE IS POOR. THERE IS ALSO A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE CAR TURNS SOMEWHAT SHARPLY. MANY OF THESE PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED FOR A WHILE BUT WERE ONLY DIAGNOSED TODAY AT A MIDAS AUTO IN WILMINGTON, NC.
Jan 22, 2018
SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
REAR CONTROL ARM BKOKE OFF CAUSING STEERING DANGER
Nov 19, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 09V122000 (SERVICES BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Mar 09, 2017
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
VISORS ON BOTH SIDES FALL AND OBSTRUCT VISION CAR HAS ONLY 28000 MILES AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON , CONCERN IT WILL SUDDENLY DEPLOY. THERE'S LOOSE SUSPENSION BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND REAR LIGHTS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED ALREADY FEARFUL IT MAY BE A SIGN THERE MAY BE SOMETHING WRONG YET I HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED BY MANUFACTURE
Feb 08, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ONE MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK, I PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT START. I TURNED THE KEY OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND IT FINALLY STARTED UP. THIS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHETHER I WAS AT HOME, WORK, OR ANYWHERE IN PUBLIC. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE STARTER BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER VEHICLES AND I WAS GOING TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THEN I STARTED HAVING ISSUES GETTING INTO THE CAR. I WOULD TRY TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S DOOR WITH THE KEY AND IT WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE FIRST TIME. I WOULD HAVE TO UNLOCK IT AGAIN (ESSENTIALLY UNLOCKING ALL OF THE DOORS) AND THEN THEY WOULD LOCK. I ALSO STARTED HAVING ISSUES LOCKING THE CAR DOORS FROM INSIDE THE CAR. I WOULD PRESS THE LOCK SWITCH ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND ALL OF THE DOORS WOULD LOCK EXCEPT FOR THE DRIVER'S DOOR. IT ONLY LOCKS IF I MANUALLY PUSH THE LOCK SWITCH. I DECIDED TO RESEARCH THE ISSUE SO I WENT AND READ SOME ONLINE DISCUSSION BOARDS. THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND I FIGURED THAT PERHAPS IT WAS A BAD SENSOR SO I TOOK THE CAR TO A HYUNDAI DEALER. I ASKED THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND THEY CAME BACK AND SAID THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY TOLD ME THAT EVENTUALLY I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE KEY AND THAT I MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO GET IN THE CAR OR START IT AGAIN BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. ON A SEPARATE ISSUE, WHENEVER IT RAINS WATER GETS IN THE TRUNK GATE. WHEN I LIFT THE TRUNK GATE UP WATER COMES RUNNING DOWN INTO THE TRUNK. I HAVE HAD TO LIFT IT UP ONE QUARTER, THEN HALF WAY, THEN THREE QUARTERS WAY ALLOWING WATER TO RUN DOWN ALONG THE TRACK AND OUT OF THE TRUNK GATE. IF I AM LUCK ONLY A HANDFUL OF WATER EVER MAKES IT INTO THE TRUNK.
Feb 07, 2017
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
2007 HYUNDAI SONATAS, BRAKE SWITCH AND OTHER RECALLS LISTED. BRING SOME KIDS LOCKED, ESC LITE CAME ON, WOULD NOT GO OVER 40, COULD NOT GET IN PARK. TOOK TO BIG O AND THEY CALLED HYUNDAI CORPORATION AND WAS GIVEN CASE NUMBER AND TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO SWOPE HYUNDAI ELIZABETHTOWN KENTUCKY WHICH I DID. SWIPE IGNORED CASE NUMBER AND ADDITIONAL RECALLS EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE ADDITIONAL RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM. SWIPE REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING. BRAKE ROTORS, CYLINDERS, AND PADS RUINED AND SWIPE REFUSED TO FIX EVEN THOUGH WE COULD SHOW BRAKES HAD BEEN INSPECTED JUST A FEW MONTHS BEFORE THIS ALL HAPPENED AND ALL WAS FINE.
Dec 16, 2016
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
HYUNDAI HAS A PROBLEM WITH "SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION" I HAD MY FIRST PROBLEM WITH MY 2005 ELANTRA , AND NOW AGAIN WITH MY 2007 SONATA. THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP HERE IN ST. GEORGE UTAH IS NOT DOING ANY THING ABOUT THIS, THE SONATA WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, THIS HAS TAKEN PLACE MORE THAN ONCE, THE LAST TIME THE CAR WAS STOPPED BY A FENCE...WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR HYUNDAI TO DO SOMETHING ABUT THIS?
Nov 17, 2016
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
"TANAKA RECALL " THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE, INTERMITTENT OCCASIONS. WHEN DECELERATING, THE STEERING WHEEL "STICKS" IN THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD POSITION. IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN & NAVIGATE A HIGHWAY EXIT THAT CURVES. YOU HAVE TO FIGHT WITH THE WHEEL AND PULL HARD TO MAKE IT TURN, AT WHICH POINT IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEEL "UNLOCKS" AND TURNS FREELY AGAIN. THIS IS TRULY A SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE TAKEN IT FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES , AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG (NOW THAT I SEE OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE, I PLAN ON SCHEDULING SERVICE AGAIN). I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES IN FRONT DUE TO THE SQUIRTING SOUND EVERTIME I GO OVER HOLE OR SPEED BUMP AND THE PASSENGER SIDE IS SLOWLY HANGING. I TOO HAD ISSUES WITH THE ESC AND JERKING AND PULLING NOT LONG AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR, BUT THOSE ISSUES WEREN'T ADDRESSED OR FIXED BY THE MECHANIC. (AFTER MANY TRIPS TO THE SHOP & SEVERAL ACCIDENTS LATER) MY HYUNDAI SONATA 2007 NEEDS HELP.
Jul 05, 2016
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN CITY STREETS OF HIALEAH FLORIDA ON A 4 WAY STOP(MY SON WAS DRIVING) AND WAS DECLARED TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE COMPANY NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HE HIT MID DRIVERS SIDE OF A A FLAT BED TRUCK AND FRONT OF MY CAR WAS CRUSHED. THANK GOD MY SON IS OK. WITH THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE ON THE CAR ONE OF THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. I HAVE REPORTED THIS INCIDENT TO HYUNDAI AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY COMMENT FROM THEM YET
Jan 04, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ESC OFF LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING/LIGHTING WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED.
Dec 02, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
NUMEROUS ISSUES FROM ALMOST DAY ONE WITH THIS CAR. 1) WITHIN LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WAS COMING ON EVEN WITH SOMEONE WEIGHING WELL OVER 100 LBS IN SEAT. DEALERSHIP BRUSHED IT OFF AS 'SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT INCORRECTLY'. THE LIGHT STAYED ON FOR SO LONG, WITH THE DEALERSHIPS REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING, THAT WE FEEL IT EVENTUALLY BURNED OUT. 2) ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON VERY EARLY IN OWNERSHIP AS WELL AND DEALERSHIPS REFUSED TO RESOLVE. HAD TO HAVE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED AT ONE POINT BECAUSE CAR COMPLETELY DIED WHILE DRIVING WITH PLENTY OF FUEL. 3) REPLACE HEADLAMPS, BRAKE LAMPS, AND TAG LAMPS ON A REGULAR BASIS. ON AT LEAST A MONTHLY BASIS WE ARE REPLACING 1 OR 2 LIGHTS. WE'VE BEEN PULLED OVER NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE A LIGHT HAS FAILED. 4) DRIVER DOOR AUTOMATIC LOCK NO LONGER WORKS. 5) AIRBAG LIGHT ON DRIVER SIDE CAME ON AROUND 2013 OR 2014 AND REMAINS ON. 6) PASSENGER SIDE VISOR DOESN'T STAY UP WHEN NOT IN USE. DRIVER SIDE VISOR IS STARTING TO DO THE SAME. 7) PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT CONSTANTLY FLASHES EVEN WHEN SEAT IS EMPTY.
Sep 25, 2015
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
BOTH OF MY VISORS HAVE NEVER STAYED UP, THEY ARE ALWAYS DOWN IN MY LINE OF VISION THIS PROBABLY STARTED 6 MONTHS AFTER I HAD THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY STATED IT WAS NOT COVERED. A FEW YEARS BACK THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ON. THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG COMES ON AND GOES OFF REGULARLY. MY BACK BREAK LIGHTS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACES SEVERAL TIMES, SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THEM. AGAIN THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE ME TO REPLACE THEM AFTER MY HUSBAND HAD JUST REPLACED THEM. THERE ARE SO MANY PARTS THAT ARE FALLING APART. THE GEAR SHIFT HAS BROKEN AND THE BACK HANDLES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR ARE BROKEN. MY BRAKES ROTATE AND THE WHOLE CARE SHAKES WHEN I PRESS ON THE BREAKS ON THE FREEWAY. NOW MY BACK END IS MAKING NOISES. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW , BUT WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CAR FROM HYUNDAI AGAIN, THIS IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER HAD. FROM THE BEGINNING I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS AND THE DEALER NEVER WANTED TO FIX ANYTHING UNLESS I PAYED FOR IT. I AM NOT PAYING FOR THINGS THAT I DID NOT BREAK. .
Sep 25, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY BRAKE LIGHTS NO LONGER FUNCTION. MY "ESC OFF" LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. I HAD A MECHANIC SCAN MY CAR REGARDING THE AFOREMENTIONED ISSUES AND THE CODE THAT DISPLAYED WAS "P0504". AFTER RESEARCHING THIS CODE I HAVE DISCOVERED: THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) HAS DETECTED A FAULT IN CORRELATION BETWEEN THE TWO BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUITS. THIS VERY PROBLEM HAS RESULTED A MASSIVE RECALL FOR HYUNDAI & KIA VEHICLES. UNFORTUNATELY, MY VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL ACCORDING TO THE VIN LOOK UP FOR THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN (110). I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT!!! *TR
Apr 23, 2015
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ESC LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING THE ESC SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE. THIS IS USUALLY PRECEDED BY THE FEELING THAT THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED WITHOUT MY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE FEELS SLUGGISH FOLLOWING THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ESC LIGHT. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 23, 2015
STEERING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE, INTERMITTENT OCCASIONS. WHEN DECELERATING WHILE EXITING A HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL "STICKS" IN THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD POSITION. IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN & NAVIGATE A HIGHWAY EXIT THAT CURVES. YOU HAVE TO FIGHT WITH THE WHEEL AND PULL HARD TO MAKE IT TURN, AT WHICH POINT IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEEL "UNLOCKS" AND TURNS FREELY AGAIN. THIS IS TRULY A SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE ONLY TAKEN FOR SERVICE ONCE, AND THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG (NOW THAT I SEE OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE, I PLAN ON SCHEDULING SERVICE AGAIN). I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR DUE TO THE SPRING BREAKING AND THE PASSENGER SIDE IS SLOWLY HANGING AND WILL PROBABLY BREAK TOO. I TOO HAD ISSUES WITH THE ESC AND JERKING AND PULLING NOT LONG AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR, BUT THOSE ISSUES WERE ADDRESSED (AFTER MANY TRIPS TO THE SHOP & SEVERAL HIGHWAY SCARES) AND FINALLY REPAIRED. *TR
Mar 26, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE TRYING TO PARK MY 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS STUCK IN DRIVE AND CAN ONLY BE MOVED INTO NEUTRAL. LEADING UP TO THIS HAPPENING THE ESC LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND EVENTUALLY STAYED PERMANENTLY ON. I LATER FOUND OUT THAT MY BREAK LIGHT WAS ALSO OFF. I AM ABLE TO MOVE THE SHIFTER BY PRESSING DOWN THE BYPASS. AS IT IS IN ORDER TO TAKE THE CAR OUT OF PARK I HAVE TO PRESS DOWN THE BYPASS. I HAVE TO DO THE SAME WHEN GOING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE OR FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. BREAK LIGHT STILL NOT WORKING AND ESC LIGHT IS ON. *TR
Mar 21, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED THE CONTACTS PATH WHILE MAKING A TURN AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACTS VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES TO THE LEGS AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. THE PASSENGER RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE THE POWER STEERING FAILURE AND AIR BAG FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V161000 (AIR BAGS). THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jan 22, 2015
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
HYUNDAI HAS CHANGED MY SEAT BELT BUCKLE NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE OF AN AIR BAG RELATED ISSUE. NOW THAT ITS OUT OF WARRANTY THEY WILL NOT COVER IT. AIR BAG LIGHT BACK ON AND THEY WANT,$400 TO REPLACE THE BAD SEATBELT WITH ANY WARRANTY. THIS IS PROBABLY THE 4TH TIME SINCE I HAD THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW THAT IM HAVING THIS PROBLEM, I NEVER IN MY LIFE EXPERIENCED SO MANY AIRBAG PROBLEMS WITH A VEHICLE OTHER THEN A HYUNDAI. ALSO NOW THEY ARE SAYING MY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS BAD YET AGAIN AFTER THEY SUPPOSEDLY CHANGED IT OUT A FEW YEARS AGO FOR A RECALL, TO MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH HYUNDAI. SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR FEELS LIKE I BOUGHT A LEMON. WISH THERE WAS MORE THAT HYUNDAI COULD DO FOR THERE CUSTOMERS BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THEY DON'T CARE. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO HYUNDAI SLOGAN ABOUT SAFETY 1ST.. *TR
Aug 21, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
WE WERE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ESC LIGHT CAME ON WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND THE MOTOR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF CAUSING NO STEERING OR ANY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED RESTARTING THE CAR WITH NO LUCK. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY AND THEY STATED IT HAD DONE THAT TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER BUT WAS NOT WARRANTED TO BE FIXED, BUT YET WE ONLY PURCHASED THIS CAR 6 MONTHS AGO. SAT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO, WHEN THE TOW TRUCK CAME BY AND SCANNED IN WHICH I GOT THE FOLLOWING CODES: P2106,P1295,P2135. ITS A SENSOR ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSES THE CAR TO SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE IT CANT RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE BODY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS WE COULD HAVE BEEN REARENDED AND SERIOUSLY INJURED. PLEASE CONTACT ASAP!!!!!! *TR
Aug 18, 2014
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ESC AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Jul 31, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2007 AND AT FIRST IT WAS GOOD BUT FOR THE LAST YEAR OR SO THE IGNITION KEEPS LOCKING, WHEN YOU PUT THE KEY IN. IT WILL NOT UNLOCK THE STEERING COLUMN TO START THE ENGINE. *TR
Jul 05, 2014
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS JUST DRIVING TO WORK AND THE ESC OFF LIGHT CAME ON, THE ONLY WAY I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET IT TO GO OFF IS TO RESTART THE CAR. ONE OF THE TIMES I HAD TROUBLE GETTING THE CAR IN TO PARK BUT AFTER PLAYING AROUND WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL IT FINAL ALLOWED ME TO SHIFT. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING RANDOMLY, I HAD IT CHECK FOR ERROR CODES AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *TR
Jun 24, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
ON MAY 17TH, 2014 I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE 95 IN BROWARD COUNTY, FL. A DRUNK DRIVER HIT ME ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY TRUNK THEN HIT THE CEMENT MEDIAN THEN CAME BACK AND HIT ME IN THE MIDDLE OF MY DRIVER SIDE AND BACK DRIVER SIDE DOOR, THEN HIT THE MEDIAN AGAIN CAME BACK TOWARDS MY CAR AND FLIPPED AND HIT THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. SO BASICALLY THE WHOLE LEFT DRIVER SIDE OF MY CAR IS SMASHED IN. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT WHEN THIS ACCIDENT DID OCCUR. WHAT MY CONCERN IS, I DID SOME RESEARCH AND IT STATES THE NOTABLE FEATURES INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE IS SIX AIRBAGS STANDARD. NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IF I WASN'T WEARING MY SEAT BELT I WOULD HAVE BEEN THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND PROBABLY LOST MY LIFE. MY ENTIRE LEFT SIDE OF MY BODY IS DAMAGED AND THE MORE SEVERE INJURY IS TO MY LEFT LEG AND FOOT. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MY LEFT BIG TOE, ALL OTHER FOUR TOES HAVE NO FEELING IN THEM AND MY FOOT IS DEFORMED. I DO PLAN ON TAKING THIS ISSUE TO MY ATTORNEY THAT IS HANDLING THE ACCIDENT CASE FOR ME AND HOPEFULLY HYUNDAI HAS A VERY CLEAR EXPLANATION FOR WHY NOT ONE OF THE 6 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
May 22, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
A CHILD WAS SEATED IN A CAR SEAT WHILE WINDOW WAS PARTIALLY LOWERED , THE WINDOW WAS RAISED AND CRUSHED CHILD'S FINGERS. *TR
Apr 22, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ESC OFF LIGHT COMES ON PERIODICALLY; CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACED IN 2010 BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE FEE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES TO REPAIR. SHOULD HAVE PART OF RECALL. *TR
Mar 24, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DURING A SNOW STORM, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A STOP. MY BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE (AS IF SOMETHING WAS KEEPING THE BRAKE SHOES FROM ENGAGING ONTO THE WHEEL). THERE ALSO WAS A LOUD CLATTER. I DISENGAGED MY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND WAS ONLY THEN ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES. TODAY I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STOP SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I SAW HYUNDAI HAD A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 09V-122 WHICH WAS PUBLISHED APRIL 15, 2009. . ACCORDING TO MY VIN HISTORY, MY STOP LAMP SWITCH HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED ON 4/4/09 BY MALONE HYUNDAI. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI CORPORATION AND ASKED IF PERHAPS MY STOP SWITCH, SINCE BEING REPLACED BEFORE THE RECALL, MIGHT HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH ALSO A DEFECTIVE STOP SWITCH. THE CASE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THE 5 YEAR, 60,000 MILE WARRANTY ON PARTS WAS 5 YEARS, 60,000 MILES FROM THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST DRIVEN NEW OFF THE LOT AND HYUNDAI WOULD NOT REPLACE MY DEFECTIVE STOP SWITCH UNLESS I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD CERTIFY THAT MY SWITCH WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. ON SAFERCAR.GOV, YOU HAVE SEVERAL DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED RELATED TO THIS RECALL. IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED "OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER", PAGE 2 WHICH IS A NOTIFICATION TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP & SERVICE MANAGERS DATED 6/24/2009, PARAGRAPH 5 SAYS: "ALL HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL BE SHIPPED A SUPPLY OF STOP LAMP SWITCHES..." WHICH IMPLIES ALL EXISTING STOCK OF THESE SWITCHES WERE POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE! YOUR ASSISTANCE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED IN GETTING HYUNDAI TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DEFECT! *TR
Mar 24, 2014
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR A RECALL ON THE OCS AND THE DEALER FOUND TWO FAULT CODES B1701 AND B1706 INDICATING THAT BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE BELT PRETENSIONERS RESISTANCE IS TOO HIGH.I SEE THERE ARE MANY 2006 AND 2007 SONATAS WITH A SIMILAR ISSUE. WITH THE NUMBER OF REPEATED COMPLAINTS I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL OR SOME REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS !!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
Nov 19, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ADDENDUM TO INITIAL COMPLAINT 11-15-13 NHTSA ID# 10552462 PERHAPS I DID NOT COMMUNICATE IN DETAIL,MY CONCERN WAS NOT REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP,IT WAS THE FIRE HAZARD THAT WAS ALARMING-IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR MODULE,TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP,IT BURNT INTO THE F/P AND COULD HAVE IGNITED,THE SERVICE MECHANIC WAS SHOCKED THAT I DID NOT HAVE A FIRE,I WAS TOLD THAT ANOTHER MANUFACTURER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND PUT RECALLS ON THEIR VEHICLES DUE TO THIS FIRE HAZARD..... MY INTENTION WAS TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE SAFETY DEPARTMENT TO PREVENT OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS FROM THIS POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *TR
Nov 17, 2013
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
CASE NO. [XXX] I PURCHASED MY 2007 SONATA FROM THE DENVILLE, NJ DEALERSHIP IN MAY 2007. WITH ONLY 38,000 MILES ON ODOMETER I HAD THE SCARE OF MY LIFE.DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE DIED, AND I LOST ALL POWER. THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT CAME ON. THANKFULLY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND SAFELY STOP THE CAR. AFTER 2 MINUTES I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR. IT STARTED AND I DROVE IT HOME WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. I CHECKED THAT ALL FLUIDS WERE OK. NEXT DAY DRIVING TO WORK, COMING DOWN A LONG GRADE, CAR ENGINE DIED AND AGAIN I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I DID NOT GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A AAA SERVICE STATION AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM. THEY CHECKED AND INFORMED ME THAT THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR,(TPS) WHICH THEY FOUND A TECH SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBING THE SYMPTOMS AND CONDITION. THEY GAVE ME A COPY OF SAID BULLETIN. THEY NOTED THAT EVEN IF THEY INSTALLED THE PART, I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE A HYUNDAI DEALER PERFORM ECU SOFTWARE UPDATE. THEREFORE, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND HAD THEM MAKE THE REPAIR. I EXPECTED THAT THIS WOULD BE A 'RECALL' BY HYUNDAI, AS FAILURE OF THIS PART COULD BE LIFE THREATENING, AS IT WAS IN MY CASE. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT HONOR ANY WARRANTY SERVICE AND I WAS CHARGED $252.24. I REQUESTED AND RECEIVED THE REPLACED PART.. I AM RASKED HYUNDAI MOTORS OF AMERICA TO SHOW GOOD FAITH TO A LOYAL CUSTOMER, BY REIMBURSING ME FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS KNOWN FAILING PART.. THEIR RESPONSE:" TSB ARE NOT RECALLS. DEALERS ARE MADE AWARE OF THESE AND ARE ASKED TO PERFORM THEM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WHEN THEY COME IN FOR OTHER SERVICE. I VEHICLE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY, THEN THE REPAIR IS AN OUT OF POCKET COST TO CUSTOMER. THEY APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED." THEY REFUSED TO REIMBURSE ME SAYING THIS PART WAS NOT A RECALL. HOW OUTRAGEOUS OF THEM! *TR
Nov 07, 2013
STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE WHEELS ARE SHOWING AN EXTRAORDINARY AMOUNT OF RUST. I HAVE OWNED OVER TWELVE CARS AND HAVE NEVER SEEN RUST ON ANY WHEELS. THIS ONE HAS SHOWN RUST FROM 2009 AND IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I AM CONCERNED IF THIS WILL EFFECT THE SAFETY AND STABILITY OF THE WHEEL STRUCTURE. ARE THESE WHEELS CONSTRUCTED WITH THE SAME TYPE OF MATERIALS THAT THE CURRENT INVESTIGATION OF THE 2006- 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA'S BUMPER/STRUCTURAL RUST ISSUES? ARE THE WHEELS ALSO UNDER INVESTIGATION LIKE THE UNDERCARRIAGE? *TR
Apr 14, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT. IT IS STILL DOING IT TO THIS DAY. HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER THE DEALER DID A BRAKE JOB AT 77000 MILES. HAD TO ARGUE WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO REDO THE ROTORS AFTER PAYING MONEY FOR A COMPLETE BRAKE JOB. THE DEALERSHIP FINALLY AGREED TO REDO THE JOB AFTER A LONG ARGUMENT. I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES TODAY. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN, CAN HEAR GRINDING NOISES. WHEN BACKING UP AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, CAN HEAR GRINDING NOISES. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN FOR BRAKE SERVICE MANY TIMES. I HEAR NOISES FROM THE BACK AND FRONT SUSPENSION THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2009. AFTER HAVING THE DEALERSHIP CHANGE EVERY GASKET IN THE CAR BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE, I HAVE BEEN HEARING TAPPING NOISES IN THE CAR, REPORTED IT TO HYUNDAI MOTOR, BUT THEY HAVE IGNORED THIS. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THEY FIXED THE GASKETS, THE GASKETS LEAKED AGAIN AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. THIS CAR IS JUNK AND IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OFF OF THE ROAD. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Apr 06, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. WHENEVER I AM DRIVING ALONE, MY PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT FLASHES NOT STOP. THIS TWO THINGS BEEN GOING ON FOR A WHILE NOW. ALSO MY LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER I SWITCH MY LIGHTS OFF, I HAVE TO TURN THEM ON AND TURN THEM BACK OFF UNTIL THEY SHUT OFF. A MECHANIC TOLD ME ITS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD TECHNICIANS LOOK AT THESE ISSUES, AND IT WILL COST HUNDREDS TO REPAIR. I BELIEVE HYUNDAI IS MISSING OUT THE POINT THAT THE 2007 SONATA MODELS HAVE AN AIR BAG ISSUE TOO. *TR
Apr 04, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
2007 SONATA WITH 37,000 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ESC LIGHT COME ON AND CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE. EXTREMELY UNSAFE. HAPPENS RANDOMLY. HAVE TO PULL OVER BECAUSE CAR WON'T ACCELERATE. CAR NEEDS TO BE SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. CODE P2135 AND P2106. *TT
Jan 31, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA AND I AM EXPERIENCING BAD ODOR COMING FROM THE AC UNIT. IT SMELLS VERY BAD WHEN I TURN ON THE AC AND AT TIMES THE UNIT BLOWS OUT VERY WARM HUMID AIR INTO THE CAR WHILE THE AC IS RUNNING. I CHANGED THE CABIN AIR FILTER , LOOKED FOR DEAD RODENTS AND COULDN'T FIND ANY. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS CAUSED BY MOLD AND MILDEW CAUSED BY THE MOISTURE TRAPPED IN THE EVAPORATOR. MY CONCERN IS THE MOLD AND MILDEW THAT CAN CAUSE RESPATORY PROBLEMS FOR THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND MANY OTHER OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM FOR THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVERS, PASSENGERS AND CHILDREN THAT WILL BE TRAVELING IN THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE REFER THIS LINK FOR SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/HYUNDAI-SANTA-FE/T097TDVVCAHU9R94K *KB
Aug 02, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY AND CAUSED A DECREASE IN VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ADJUSTED. THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN EITHER RELATED RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08E021000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS) OR 09E012000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE AIR BAG LIGHT TROUBLE CODE WAS CLEARED. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V161000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE RECURRED AND IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
May 27, 2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, THE DOOR HANDLE COMPLETELY FRACTURED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS ADVISED THAT BECAUSE THE DOOR HANDLE WAS DESIGNED FROM PLASTIC, THE COLD WEATHER WOULD CAUSE THE PLASTIC TO BREAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Mar 28, 2011
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
BOTH VISORS ON MY 2007 SONATA DO NOT STAY IN PLACE, I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND THEY ARE UNSYMPATHETIC TO MY SITUATION DUE TO THE MILEAGE, 72,000, OUT OF WARRANTY. ALSO, BOTH OF MY REAR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN. I HAVE TO REACH AROUND TO INSIDE OF DOOR TO OPEN REAR DOOR. *TR
Feb 20, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE OPERATING MY 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA, I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION (SUA) WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT OF MODERATE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND NO INJURIES. I HAD PULLED TO A CURBSIDE TO PARK, AND HAD STOPPED APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET BEHIND A LARGE SUV. AS I BEGAN TO RAISE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH INITIALLY BEGAN TO HOLD THE CAR WHICH WAS STARTING TO MOVE FORWARD, BUT AS THE ACCELERATION INCREASED, THE BRAKES BECAME UNABLE TO HOLD THE CAR, AND IT LURCHED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE UNOCCUPIED SUV. EVEN THOUGH MY CAR ONLY ACCELERATED AND TRAVELED 8 FEET, THE IMPACT WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO CAUSE $6000 WORTH OF DAMAGE (ACTUAL ALLOWANCE BY INSURANCE COMPANY). I'VE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT THE HYDRAULIC BREAKING SYSTEM AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLING SYSTEM ARE INVERSELY CONNECTED TO THE VACUUM GENERATED BY THE CAR'S ENGINE WHICH MEANS THAT BRAKING POWER DECREASES AS THROTTLE INCREASES. CAUSE OF THE SUA HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. AFTER I GOT THE CAR REPAIRED, I TOOK IT TO HYUNDAI AND THEY WERE VERY CONCILIATORY BUT AFTER CHECKING IT FOR AN HOUR, STATE THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO RECREATE THE CONDITION AND THAT THEY DID A COMPLETE SAFETY CHECK AND SCANNED ALL THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TO NO AVAIL. I HAD NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS CONDITION IN THE PAST IN THIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER, I HAD EXPERIENCED IT 3 TIMES IN MY WIFE'S 2003 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. IN THOSE SITUATIONS, THERE WAS NOT ANYTHING DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME, AND I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Jan 11, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
EVERY TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED THE CAR SEEMS TO POWER DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS DIM, DASH LIGHTS DIM, FAN SLOWS, AND INSIDE CAR LIGHTS DIM. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME IT'S PRESSED. THE LIGHTS SEEM TO DIM MORE IF YOU ARE DRIVING AT A FASTER PACE AND PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKES VERSE DRIVING SLOWLY AND EASING ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED AND CHECKED OVER SEVERAL TIMES FOR ANY SORT OF DEFECT. ALSO THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY AND CHECKED OVER FOR ANY DEFECTS. THESE WERE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE THOUGHT TO BE THE PROBLEM BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS EVERYDAY EVERYTIME THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED. *TR
Nov 09, 2010
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
DOOR HANDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR STOPPED "CATCHING" WHILE TRYING TO OPEN DOOR. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. HAVE TO OPEN WINDOW TO OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. CHEAP, PLASTIC MANUFACTURING. WHAT IF I NEEDED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR DURING AN ACCIDENT. OPENING THE WINDOW OR CLIMBING THROUGH ANOTHER DOOR MAY NOT BE AN OPTION. *TR
Aug 20, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
2007 HYUNDAI SONATA 3.3L FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE SENSOR AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP ACCELERATING. THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT AND ESC OFF LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT 65 MPH IN VERY BUSY MORNING TRAFFIC WHEN THIS OCCURRED, PUTTING THE TWO OCCUPANTS IN A POTENTIALLY EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INSIDE LANE BEHIND A HEAVY TRUCK AND BESIDE ANOTHER HEAVY TRUCK WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND WENT TO IDLE. THIS OCCURRED ON I-84 IN THE BOISE, ID CORRIDOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER VIA HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THERE WAS NO ADVANCE INDICATION THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ANY MECHANICAL ISSUES. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE CAUSED A POTENTIALLY FATAL ACCIDENT.
Mar 26, 2010
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAD TAKEN MY 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA TO TOWNE HYUNDAI IN DENVILLE, NJ. THE XM RADIO MYSTERIOUSLY STOPPED WORKING ONE DAY. XM CORPORATION HAD DONE TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE CAR AND DETERMINED THAT THE SIGNAL WAS REACHING THE CAR AND ADVISED ME TO BRING IT TO HYUNDAI. HYUNDAI NOTED THAT THE TOP BOX FOR THE XM RADIO WHICH IS LOCATED IN A GULLEY IN THE TRUNK BEHIND THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL HAD RUSTED AND THAT THERE WAS WATER IN MY TRUNK. I WAS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT HYUNDAI HAD WRITTEN NOTING THAT "WATER MAY ENTER THE TRUNK THROUGH BODY SEAMS, WELDS, BODY PLUGS" AND THAT ANY SUSPECT WATER ENTRY POINT WOULD NEED TO BE SEALED TO CORRECT FURTHER DAMAGE FROM OCCURRING. THE XM TOP BOX IS COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONAL DUE TO THE WATER DAMAGE/EXCESSIVE RUST. HYUNDAI CORPORATION HAS THUS FAR REFUSED TO COVER THE DEFECTIVE BODY SEALS WHICH IS CAUSING FURTHER RUSTING OF THE BODY OF THIS VEHICLE AS WELL AS SAFETY CONCERNS IF THIS VEHICLE WERE EVER IN AN ACCIDENT. HYUNDAI HAS ALSO REFUSED TO COVER ANY REPLACEMENT COSTS RELATING TO THE XM RADIO TOP BOX. HYUNDAI HAS NOT BEEN PROACTIVE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS OF THIS DEFECT AND CONTINUALLY REFUSES TO MAKE GOOD ON ITS 7 YEAR/UNLIMITED MILEAGE ANTI-PERFORATION WARRANTY FOR A DEFECT THEY KNOW EXISTS. *TR
Feb 27, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
2007 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS AN AIR BAG AND BACK LIGHT PROBLEM WITH RECALL NOTICE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECTS SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIRED THE USE, SAFETY AND VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
Jan 06, 2010
VISIBILITY,TIRES,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER-SIDE SUN VISOR HAD SUDDENLY FALLEN IN FRONT OF HER VIEW, AND WOULD NOT STAY IN THE UPWARD POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SUN VISOR WAS REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 71000. UPDATED 1/25/10 *CN THE TPMS LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED AND THE DOME LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING. UPDATED 01/26/10*JB
Dec 17, 2009
VISIBILITY,INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
HYUNDAI SONATA, 2007. UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, INITIALLY THE PASSENGER-SIDE SUNVISOR STARTED SAGGING, PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTING MY (I.E. DRIVER'S) VIEW. 2 WEEKS LATER THE DRIVER-SIDE SUNVISOR ALSO STARTED SAGGING, THUS SERIOUSLY OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW AND HITTING ME IN THE HEAD. I'VE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND AM AWAITING A RESPONSE. *TR
Nov 28, 2009
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE A COMPLAINT AGAINST ZIMBRICK EAST - MADISON WI I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPAIR ISSUES WITH MY CAR, SUCH AS THE ENGINE WAS NEVER MOUNTED PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSED MY ENGINE TO SHIFT LEFT AND RIGHT EVERYTIME I TURNED THE WHEEL, I BOUGHT MY CAR USED AND IT STILL IS CURRENTLY UNDER WARRANTY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES, FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
Nov 10, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT HAD HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL# 08V161000 (AIR BAGS). AFTER THE REPAIR HE NOTICED THAT WHEN AN OCCUPANT SITS IN THE RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT, THE FRONT AIR BAG DOES NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF AN ADULT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND A REPRESENTATIVE CONCLUDED THAT THEY ARE UNAWARE OF HOW TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 35,000. UPDATED 11/23/09 *BF THE IDLER PULLEY BEARING WAS REPLACED IN THE ENGINE. UPDATED 11/24/09.*JB
Sep 10, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
MY HUSBAND NOTICE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND GOING OFF AS WE WERE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 20,000 MILES. THIS HAPPENED MANY TIMES FOR BOTH MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. SINCE WE DIDN'T NOTICE IT HAPPENING UNTIL WE WERE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY FOR AT LEAST A HALF HOUR, I WASN'T SURPRISED THAT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE TEST DRIVING IT AT SLOWER SPEEDS IN TOWN. SINCE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN FOR THE DEALERS, AND THE ABS LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIDN'T COME ON WHEN IT HAPPENED, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. NOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AT 66,000 MILES, BOTH THE PASSENGER ABS LIGHT AND THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT HAVE COME ON AND WON'T GO OUT. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT WAS FLASHING WHEN MY HUSBAND HAD HIS SEATBELT ON AND BUCKLED. I AM BRINGING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THIS WILL BE FIXED UNDER WARRANTY BUT AM SURE THEY WILL SAY IT'S NOT COVERED AND WILL COST ME. *TR
Jun 01, 2009
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2007 'SONATA', ON 9/27/06, WITH 10YRS./1000000 GUARANTY WITHIN 6 MONTHS MY A.M. RADIO DOES NOT WORK BECAUSE TNEMET MOTORS( DEALER SOLD ME THE CAR WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL ANTENNA. I TRIED TO CONTACT DEALER AS WELL HYUNDAI TO PUT THE COLORCORDINATED EXTERNAL ANTENNA WITHOUT ANY EFFECT. KINDLY HELP ME IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM. THANKS. *TR
Oct 06, 2008
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ON JUNE 2, 2008 THE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) LIGHT ON THE DASH INDICATED THE ESC WAS NOT ENGAGED. IT WENT OFF AFTER I STOPPED THE CAR AND RESTARTED. THE LIGHT CAME ON 2 MORE TIMES IN THE NEXT 4 DAYS. ON JUNE 6, I WAS MAKING A "Y" TURN ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND THE SHIFT WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF DRIVE. HAVING READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL PREVIOUSLY, I POPPED THE BUTTON ON TOP OF THE SHIFT CONSOLE AND PUSHED THE BUTTON WITH MY KNIFE. I WAS ABLE TO GET INTO REVERSE, BUT THE SHIFT LOCKED DOWN AGAIN KEEPING ME FROM GOING INTO DRIVE. I HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY DEALER ON JUNE 16. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS FAULTY AND STICKING CAUSING THE PROBLEM. SINCE I HAVE ONLY 8,456 MILES ON THE CAR, WARRANTY COVERED THE REPAIR. *TR
Jun 18, 2008
SUSPENSION,SEATS
1 complaint
OWN 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA SE WITH ONLY 5000 MILES. HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1. REAR SUSPENSION HAD TO REPLACED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE 2. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT. ONE SEAT RUNNER WAS DEFECTIVE. *TR
Mar 07, 2008
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The 2007 HYUNDAI Sonata currently has 694 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2007 HYUNDAI Sonata?
The most common problems reported for the 2007 HYUNDAI Sonata are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2007 HYUNDAI Sonata problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2007 HYUNDAI Sonata comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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