2010 HYUNDAI Sonata Problems & Complaints
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STRUCTURE
148 complaints
External Handles made of plastic continue to break and do not allow access to open car doors
Nov 17, 2025
IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS, BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE FALLEN OFF/BROKEN. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT (SEPT 2020), THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF THE CAR WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR. IN THE SECOND INCIDENT (NOV 2020), THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE REMAINED ON THE CAR BUT BROKE SO THAT IT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. BOTH INCIDENCES OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. IT IS UNKNOWN WHY THE DOOR HANDLES BROKE; I DID NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE NOR WAS THERE ANY INDICATION OF A PROBLEM PRIOR TO THESE INCIDENCES.
Nov 01, 2020
LAST MONTH, THE DOOR HANDLE TO THE DOOR BEHIND THE DRIVER SEAT WAS BROKEN. WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN MY DOOR, IT DID NOT OPEN. THAT IS IN THE PICTURE ATTACHED. ON SATURDAY, I OPENED MY DRIVER'S DOOR AND THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE IN MY HAND. NOW I HAVE ONLY TOW DOORS THAT I CAN OPEN. I LOOKED ONLINE AND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE HYUNDAI SONATA. I FEEL LIKE CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT PAY FOR THIS BECAUSE THIS A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, MY CAR WAS PARKED. I AM GOING TO HYUNDAI TO GET THIS REPAIRED BECAUSE I AM SCARED THAT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET IN MY CAR IF ALL THE HANDLES GETS LIKE THIS.
Sep 14, 2020
DRIVER'S EXTERIOR DOOR LATCH BROKE INTO TWO WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO OPEN DOOR WITH HAND TO ENTER THE CAR. THE DOOR HAD BEEN UNLOCKED VIA REMOTE CONTROL.
Aug 16, 2020
REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE (EXTERIOR) BROKEN - FEBRUARY 2020. ALL 4 DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN ON THIS CAR BETWEEN 2015-2020! HYUNDAI PAID FOR THE FIRST 1 BUT FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD TOLD ME, ESSENTIALLY, "TOO BAD, DOOR HANDLES BREAK." APPARENTLY THEY DO ON 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA'S AS THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND ALL 4 DOOR HANDLES BROKE ON MY CAR. THAT IS RIDICULOUS. I EXPECT HYUNDAI TO COVER THIS ONE. THE CAR HAS 66K MILES ON IT. IT DOES NOT GET HEAVY USE. THE FIRST 5 YEARS, I TOOK PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO WORK, THEN STARTED WORKING FROM HOME. THERE IS NO REASON FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE HANDLES TO BREAK. THE DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE GOT NORMAL USE; NOTHING EXCESSIVE OR UNUSUAL.
Jul 11, 2020
+ 143 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
23 complaints
I have had 3 door handles fall off in the last couple months I think this is safety concern i do not see any recalls.I do see that there is a lot of people complaining about this matter door handles should not be fallen off
Sep 12, 2025
My car check engine light is on for a while.it’s yellow solid light seen on my car dashboard.I went repair center and he advice and changed my car vent valve and light goes out for some days and again appear. I change my car gas cap too but it didn’t work. I spent a lot of money to fix that.
Oct 16, 2021
We were hit on the right front passenger side by a driver on a Suzuki motorcycle. The driver was ejected from the motorcycle, went thru the right passenger window, traveled across the passenger compartment. He came to rest head down on my lap. Accident was fatal for the motorcyclist who died at the site. My adult autistic son was seated in the rear seat behind the passenger seat. The side front passenger window was completely shattered and the rear right passenger window was shattered also. My son hit his head on the interior right side of the vehicle and had a TBI and serious cuts requiring surgery and ICU stay. No airbags in the car deployed including side airbags and no curtainwalls deployed on the right side or anywhere in the vehicle. Car was supposedly equipped with such. Police inspected vehicle, insurance people inspected vehicle; vehicle is available for inspection at salvage lot. Pictures have been taken by insurance company. Right side of vehicle was severely smashed. I had no previous warning of problems with safety features.
Jun 23, 2021
ALL BUT ONE DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKEN. THE DRIVER SIDE JUST BROKE AND ITS A SAFETY HAZARD.
Dec 01, 2020
THE DOOR HANDLES ARE BREAKING
Feb 26, 2020
+ 18 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
19 complaints
While driving 60–70 mph on [XXX] just north of Sylmar, I suddenly heard a loud, deep “pop” from the lower part of the car. Within seconds, the engine began steaming heavily and leaking oil everywhere. I immediately turned on my hazard lights and began maneuvering toward the right shoulder, crossing multiple lanes with semis and fast-moving traffic approaching behind me. I felt unsafe and feared the car could catch fire or explode, especially with smoke and oil present. After safely exiting the vehicle, a mechanic later told me the rod bearing blew and punched a hole through the bottom of the engine block, calling it a total engine failure. He said it would require a full replacement and matched known issues with this model. There was no warning before the failure. I’m having it inspected at Hyundai of Downtown Los Angeles on July 28. I believe this event posed a serious safety hazard to me and others on the road. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jul 27, 2025
Recently at the Hyundai Dealership in Plantation,Florida I had them repair 2 RECALLS which were the LAMPLIGHT SWITCH & CROSSMEMBER. These RECALLS were not done correctly and caused my ESC Light to come on and my car shakes while driving. I never had these items before until they worked on my RECALLS. Now the Hyundai Dealer service is refusing to fix the damage they caused. I need help right away. The RECALL repair appointment was on June 12, 2022 and had them check the RECALLS again on August 29, 2022. My car is still at the Hyundai Service in Plantation, Florida.
Sep 03, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE THREW A ROD AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE THREW A ROD WHICH LED TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TOWED THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO HYUNDAI OF GREELEY (4533 W 29TH ST, GREELEY, CO 80634) AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ENGINE BLEW AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. *DT *JB *DT
Mar 02, 2021
CAR HAS ONLY 77,000 MILES AND WAS WELL MAINTAINED. ON AUGUST 27, I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR LATE AFTERNOON, PARKED. LATER AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS WHEN I WENT TO START IT, IT WOULD NOT START, JUMP START DID NOT WORK. MECHANIC REPLACED THE STARTER AND STILL WOULD NOT START. HE CHECKED THE ENGINE AND TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE HAS SEIZED. I TOOK IT TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT ENGINE HAS SEIZED. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI AS THE COMPLAINT IS SIMILAR TO OTHER CAR ENGINES THAT SEIZED WHEN DRIVEN BETWEEN 60,000 AND 90,000 MILES. HYUNDAI MOTORS IS NOT WILLING TO FIX THIS MAJOR ISSUE.
Sep 03, 2020
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 35 MILES AN HOUR, IT SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A SIDE STREET. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THE ENGINE IS RUINED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HAS HAD ALL OF ITS MAINTENANCE/OIL CHANGES. IT HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS. IT HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT.
Feb 14, 2020
+ 14 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
18 complaints
THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE BURNED UP THREE TIMES NOW HAD THE CALIPERS CHANGED TWO TIMES ON RIGHT SIDE ONCE ON LEFT SIDE IN 90000 MILES THERE MUST BE A PROBLEM IN SYSTEM THAT'S INTERMENT I HAVE A NON CONTACT INFRARED THERMOMETER IN MY CAR THAT I CK TEMPS OF BRAKES WHEN I DRIVE I CK THEM WHEN I STOP IN PARKING LOTS REST STOPS TRYING TO CATCH THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE BRAKES BURN UP SOME TIMES I CAN DRIVE OVER 150 MILES NO PROBLEM SOME TIMES JUST 10 MILES BRAKES HEAT UP TO 315 DEGREES OR MORE LAST REPAIR THE REAR PADS ON RIGHT SIDE WHERE BURNT UP LEFT WHERE STILL GOOD THE DEALER SHOP CHECKED OUT BRAKES COULD NOT FIND ANY REASON THE RIGHT WAS STICKING OR DRAGGING THE DATE OF REPAIR WAS OCT 10- 2017. THAT WAS THE MOST RESENT.
Oct 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO SLOW IT DOWN BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Aug 15, 2016
AFTER DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND THEN SLOWING FOR TRAFFIC WHICH BECAME STOP AND GO TRAFFIC - THE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED SLOWLY FADING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AFTER COMING TO A STOP AND PUMPING THE PEDAL - THE BRAKES SEEMED TO RESPOND BUT THEN THE SAME ISSUE REPEATED - HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND DISCOVERED THAT THE CALIPERS HAD FROZEN ON BOTH REAR WHEELS (WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN FREELY BY HAND WHEN CAR WAS ON LIFT) AND THE FRONT RIGHT CALIPER WAS BECOMING TIGHT AS WELL. REPAIR INVOLVES NEW CALIPERS, ROTORS AND PADS FOR ALL 4 WHEELS.
Mar 14, 2016
BACK REAR BRAKES HAVE NEEDED CONSTANT REPLACING SINCE THE FIRST REPLACEMENT IN 2013 AT 41,658 MILES---REAR PADS AND ROTARS. EIGHT MOS. LATER AT 48,900, REPLACED THE REAR ROTARS AND PADS AGAIN. TWO WEEKS LATER AT 49,247, REPLACED REAR LEFT FLEX BRAKE HOSE AND CALIPER, AND DEGLAZED PADS AND ROTARS. SIX MONTHS LATER AT 56,199, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE WAS METAL TO METAL AND BINDING--REPLACED RIGHT REAR CALIPER, ROTAR, AND PADS. TODAY, DEC. 29, 2015, WITH MILEAGE AT 67,950, HAD TO FIX THE BACK LEFT BRAKES WHICH EMITTED A TERRIBLE BURNING SMELL WHEN USED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED, UNDER WARRANTY, THE WHOLE BACK SET OF BRAKES (ROTARS, CALIPERS, PADS). THE LUG NUTS AND STUDS WERE ALL SEIZED UP FROM THE HEAT OF THE LEFT REAR BRAKE FAILURE AND HAD TO BE FORCIBLY REMOVED AND REPLACED BY THE MECHANIC. THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH THE BACK REAR BRAKES OF THIS CAR, AND THESE BRAKE FAILURES SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING WITH SO LITTLE MILEAGE PUT ON THE BRAKES BETWEEN REPAIRS.
Dec 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A HILL AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jul 06, 2015
+ 13 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
15 complaints
TWO VERTICAL CRACKS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS SHOWED UP THIS MORNING. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. DUE THESE CRACKS I AM AFRAID THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY WITHOUT CAUSE WHEN MY GRANDCHILDREN ARE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, OR DEPLOY WHILE I AM DRIVING. PLEASE ADVISE ON THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU. CINDY L.
Sep 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE ON BLACK ICE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A PICK UP TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE TOTALED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CRASH WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Feb 13, 2019
MY SONATA'S AIR BAG SENSOR INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS SAYING "OFF" THE CAR ONLY HAS 41,400 MILE, I ACQUIRED IT FROM MY MOTHER . THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS TO THE CARE, THUS, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT HE COULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE CODES WERE ALL OFF, IT NEEDS TO GO TO A DEALERSHIP. WHEN I CHECKED ON RECALLS, THE VIN DID NOT COME UP AS A RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT I SHOULD BE FIXED BY THE DEALERSHIP AT NO CHARGE, BUT SINCE IT IS NOT A RECALL, I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE
May 30, 2018
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON
Apr 08, 2017
I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON I-4 IN FLORIDA AND A GMC PICKUP TRUCK HIT ME IN THE REAR OF MY CAR A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE GMC TRUCK WAS GOING 70-78 MPH WHEN IT HIT ME. NONE OF MY SIDE OR ANY OF MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS THEY SHOULD HAVE. IT HAPPENED ON 12/23/16. YOUR LOWER DATE CODE WOULDN'T LET ME INSERT THIS DATE. SUPER GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY.
Jan 03, 2017
+ 10 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
14 complaints
Rough jerking downshift transmission when stopping or slow down.
Feb 26, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD BEEN ONGOING FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS AND HAD GOTTEN WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIORITY HYUNDAI IN CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA THREE TIMES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER CONTROL VALUES AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 10419964. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
Jul 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 22 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED HEAVILY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Nov 21, 2014
SOME TIMES I HAVE A HARD DOWN SHIFT SOMETIMES I DON'T THE TRANSMISSION WAS SUPPOSE TO BEEN REPLACE BUT TWO YEARS LATER ITS DOING THE SAME THING. *TR
Jun 17, 2014
WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD AND I DECELERATE DOWN THRU 20 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS ABRUPTLY CAUSING A JERKING MOTION. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY AN AUTO MECHANIC WHO RESEARCHED IT THAT THERE WAS AN ACTUAL RECALL BY HYUNDAI FOR THIS ISSUE. HE SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THAT HYUNDAI INSTALLED COMPUTER CONTROL EQUIPMENT FROM AN OLDER MODEL IN THEIR 2010 SONATAS AND THIS RESULTED IN A FAILURE IN PROPER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE COMPUTER AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION'S SOLENOID, CAUSING THE ABRUPT DOWN SHIFTING AT 20 MPH WHEN CAR IS COLD. ONE LAST NOTE: WHEN THIS FIRST STARTED OCCURRING, IT WOULD CAUSE THE "FIX ENGINE" LIGHT TO COME ON, BUT THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED FOR ABOUT THE LAST THREE WEEKS. THE ABRUPT DOWN SHIFTING WHEN COLD STILL OCCURS CONSISTENTLY, ALWAYS RIGHT AROUND 20 MPH. *TR
Mar 19, 2014
+ 9 more complaints for this component
STEERING
11 complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was constantly pulling to the right. The contact had to steer to the left to keep the vehicle centered. The failure persisted even after wheel adjustments had been made. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that an alignment was needed. The wheels were aligned. The manufacturer had been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Mar 13, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED AND SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2010 FOR A SIMILAR FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.
Jun 25, 2019
THE STEERING WILL RANDOMLY STICK. ITS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAS ME TERRIFIED OF CURVES. IT CAUSES OVER CORRECTING BECAUSE THE STEERING STICKS AND THEN TURNS LOOSE. I'VE SAW NUMEROUS OVER COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME ISSUE. IT MAKES THE CAR WANDER ALL OVER THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. IT MAKES TURNING AT LOWER SPEEDS VERY DIFFICULT. AND TURNING AT HIGHER SPEEDS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. THEY RECALLED THE LATER SONATAS, THE 2010 SONATAS SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED AS WELL.
May 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED STERLING MCCALL HYUNDAI (LOCATED AT 10505 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074, (713) 981-4400) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Apr 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COUPLING IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK WHILE DRIVING. HYUNDAI WAIPIO (94-1299 KAUKA BLVD, WAIPAHU, HI 96797, (808) 679-3400) STATED THAT THE COUPLING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THEY CHARGED $600 IN LABOR FOR A $3 PART. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Feb 25, 2019
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon attempting to turn the ignition key in the ignition switch to start the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to turn, and the steering wheel locked. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the ignition switch was replaced; however, the vehicle failed to start. The mechanic determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The mechanic contacted the manufacturer for parts and was informed that the unknown part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
May 30, 2024
the alternator failed and after being tested, had to be replaced.
Jun 07, 2023
HAD TO GET 3 STARTERS AND 2 BATTERIES FOR THIS VEHICLE DO TO THE IGNITION BEING BAD. AND WE JUST FIGURED IT OUT. IT'S WOULD START AND GO. BUT OVER TIME IT WOULD GIVE OUT AND I'VE BEEN STRANDED A COUPLE OF TIME WITH THIS PROBLEM.
Sep 07, 2017
WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY OVER EVERYTHING COMES ON AND EVERYTHING WORKS EXCEPT THE STARTER. I HAVE REPLACED 3 STARTERS AND THE CAR DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 103,000 MILES ON IT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF OUTSIDE OF THE STORE. I CAME BACK OUT TURNED THE KEY AND NOTHING. I WAS STRANDED AGAIN! I'M THINKING IT'S SOMETHING ELSE.
Nov 09, 2016
MY CAR WON'T START. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT TRIES TO START THEN ALL YOU HEAR IS THE STARTER SPINNING. I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO THE NEAREST HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED THAT THE STARTER LEVER ARM NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE PLASTIC PART IS KNOWN TO BE FAULTY, AND HYUNDAI REFUSES TO PERFORM A RECALL TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC PART WITH A METAL PART. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE-THE STARTER LEVER ARM COST ABOUT $8.15 TO REPLACE HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP INSIST ON CHARGING $400 TO REPLACE THE BROKEN PLASTIC LEVER ARM. I AM A SECOND OWNER, AND HAVE 75K MILES ON MY VEHICLE; THEREFORE I DO NOT HAVE A WARRANTY ON THE PART.
Jul 16, 2015
+ 2 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints
APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO I WAS DRIVING ON A SECONDARY ROAD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. WITH CRUISE CONTROL AT 45 MPH I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AS TRAFFIC SLOWED AHEAD OF ME AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE OR SLOW. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND ASSIST THE BRAKES WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. THE THROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. TWO DAYS AGO ON A HIGHWAY THE SITUATION REPEATED; I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE OR SLOW AND I HAD TO STOP WITH PUTTING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I AM SELLING THE CAR AT A LOSS FOR PARTS. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE
Jun 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THREE VEHICLES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 16, 2014
I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 47MPH, I WAS APPROACHING THE ROAD TO TURN RIGHT AND I TAPPED THE BRAKE TO KICK OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL AS I HAVE DONE BEFORE. I THEN LOOKED AT THE TRAFFIC AROUND ME AND HAD TO FIX MY SEAT BELT WHICH TIGHTENED TOO MUCH, TAKING MY EYES OFF THE ROAD A MOMENT. WHEN I LOOKED UP THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS AT A DEAD STOP, AND I WAS STILL TRAVELING AT 47MPH! THE CRUISE CONTROL NEVER TURNED OFF TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN, I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, WHICH HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER. MY INSURANCE DECIDED TO TOTAL MY VEHICLE. *TR
Oct 08, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN YOU SET THE CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BEYOND THE NORMAL SPEED WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 70 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONNECTED TO HYUNDAI'S ATTEMPT TO INCREASE THE MILES PER GALLON. THE MANUFACTURER ADMITTED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM, BUT AT THE TIME THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1490. UPDATED 12/23/10. *LJ UPDATED 01/04/11.*JB
Sep 23, 2010
AS I BACKED THE CAR FROM A PARKING SPACE AND STARTED FORWARD AND I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND I WAS ABLE TO REACH THE PARKING LOT EXIT SAFELY. I TURNED LEFT FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS AND REACHED A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, I WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY TURN LEFT. I PROCEEDED SOUTH AND ENTERED THE LEFT TURN LANE AT ROUTE 104 AND WAS THE FIRST CAR AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT WAITING FOR TRAFFIC ALREADY ACROSS THE INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN LEFT ONTO ROUTE 104. THE CAR ACROSS THE INTERSECTION BEGAN TO MOVE AND I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR SHOT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION AT FULL SPEED INSTANTLY AND I WAS DRIVEN INTO THE CAR IN FRONT. THERE WAS NO CHANCE TO STOP THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND CUT BOTH MY WRISTS WHEN THEY HELD THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. A POLICE OFFICER ARRIVED SHORTLY ASKED ONE OR TWO QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTED I REMAIN IN THE CAR. MEDICS FROM A PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICE WHO HAD BEEN IN THE EVENING TRAFFIC IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND I OPENED MY FRONT DOOR WINDOWS AND SPOKE TO THEM (A MAN AND WOMAN EMT). THEY APPLIED BANDAGE PADS TO AIRBAG CUTS ON BOTH WRISTS THROUGH THE OPEN WINDOWS. I REMAINED IN THE CAR AND INDICATED I DID NOT NEED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER CAR IMMEDIATELY GOT OUT OF HIS CA. *TR
Aug 25, 2010
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6 complaints
Fuel pump failure, causing car to stop immediately on highway.
May 29, 2024
CARS FUEL TANK HAS RUSTED THRU CAUSING EMISSIONS FAILURES. REMEDY IS TO REPLACE FUEL TANK! $800-1200.00
Dec 24, 2019
THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE ALWAYS SWITCHES OFF WHEN I TRY TO GET GASOLINE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE SOMETIMES TO GET THE NUMBER OF GALLONS I NEED, REQUIRING A GUESS WHEN THE TANK WILL BE FULL BECAUSE THE TRIGGER WON'T STAY IN PLACE. OUR 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA WAS PURCHASED IN 2012 AND HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE DAY ONE, AND I SEE IT IS A COMMON COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET AMONG SONATA OWNERS. WE BROUGHT IT INTO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN TWO DIFFERENT STATES: NEITHER WAS ABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. AT ONE POINT, WE COULD NOT PUT ANY GAS IN AND HAD TO DRIVE IT IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED A CARBINE CYLINDER IN THE GAS TANK THAT COST $700. JUST SO WE CAN PUT GAS IN THE CAR, AN REQUIREMENT OF ITS FUNCTION. THERE WAS ONE PUMP AT A GAS STATION HALFWAY ACROSS TOWN THAT I FOUND TO WORK FLAWLESSLY. SO I WOULD DRIVE THERE WEEKLY ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN. TWICE, I WAS APPROACHED BY STRANGE MEN LOOKING FOR MONEY OR A RIDE TO THE CASINO. THEN ON THIS LAST TIME IT TOOK 15 OR SO SMALL PUMPS TO RAISE THE NEEDLE JUST A THIRD OF A TANK. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS AN OVERFULL TANK COULD SPILL TOXIC PETROL ON US WHILE WE ARE PUMPING GAS, OR LEAVE US WITH TOO LITTLE GAS AND NO WAY FOR THE PUMP TO WORK, AND GET STRANDED IN A BAD PART OF TOWN OR A HIGHWAYS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR MONTHS, SOMETIMES SEEMING TO BE RELATED TO THE GAS CAP. YET THE DEALERSHIPS CAN'T HELP US AND THERE IS NOWHERE TO BUY GAS THAT ISN'T A FRUSTRATING ORDEAL. UNACCEPTABLE. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS? HTTPS://WWW.HYUNDAIFORUM.COM/FORUM/HYUNDAI-ELANTRA-17/PROBLEM-FILLING-GAS-TANK-3298/ "IF NHTSA RECEIVES SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, IT MAY OPEN AN INVESTIGATION, AND IF IT FINDS THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISST IN A GROUP OF VEHICLES, IT MAY ORDER A RECALL AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN." -- 2010 SONATA OWNERS MANUAL, CH. 8, P. 16
May 20, 2017
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT ABOUT MY FUEL PUMP. WHICH WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR. AGAIN ON 8/2/16 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 495 SOUTH TOWARD RICHMOND VA . I WAS DRIVING 60MPH. WHEN MY CAR SHUT DOWN. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED TRYING TO MOVE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE POHANIKA HYUNDA DEALERSHIP IN CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD. THE SAME PLACE I HAD MY FUEL PUMP REPLACED LAST YEAR. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT HAPPEN TO ANOTHER CAR. I SUSPECT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. AFTER I COMPLAIN, THE DEALERSHIP STATES THEY WILL REPLACE THE PART AND NOT CHARGE ME, BUT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $375.00 FOR THE LABOR. I COMPLAIN TO MANAGEMENT AND THEY SAY THEY WOULD PAY FOR HALF THE LABOR. THE REASON I'M WRITING THIS LETTER, BECAUSE IF THERE IS A DEFECTIVE PART, I DON'T WANT SOMEONE TO BE HURT OR KILL BEHIND THE WHEEL, BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE PART. I HAD FILE A COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY LAST YEAR WITH NO RESPONSE. I ALSO CONTACT HYUNDAI COSTUMER SERVICE AND THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU.
Aug 10, 2016
WHENEVER FILLING GAS, I WOULD USE A AUTOMATIC CUT-OFF IN FUEL DISPENSER LOCK. BUT THE LOCK IS ALWAYS RELEASED AFTER THE POINT OF RELEASE ALLOWING GAS TO OVERFILL AND WOULD CAUSE GAS TO SPREAD ON SIDE OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED REGARDLESS OF THE GAS STATION PUMP.
Jun 10, 2016
+ 1 more complaint for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE IN PARK, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FRONT DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Mar 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR HANDLES BECAME FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,526.
Oct 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO OF THE DOOR HANDLES DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
May 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WHEN THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED IN HALF. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,700. UPDATED 11/05/13*LJ UPDATED 11/08/2013 *JS UPDATED 11/13/13*LJ
Oct 21, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH FRONT DOORS AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED. THE DOORS COULD ONLY BE OPENED WITH THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Apr 30, 2013
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
5 complaints
THE ESC OFF LIGHT COMES ON WHILE I AM DRIVING. WHEN THE LIGHT IS NOT ON, THE CAR DRIVES FINE. ONCE IT COMES ON, IT JUMPS EVERY TIME THE CAR SWITCHES GEARS OR STOPS ACCELERATING IF MY FOOT IS ON THE GAS. EACH TIME I TURN THE CAR OFF, THE LIGHT GOES OFF, CAR DRIVES FINE AND THEN THE LIGHT COMES BACK UP RANDOMLY. VERY SCARY ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR UP AN INCLINE.
Jan 15, 2016
IHAD MY 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA FOR A RECALL,BRAKE SENSOR RECALL. THE DAY IT WAS DONE THE ESC WENT ON 3 TIMES, WHICH EFFECTS BRAKES AND ESC. ON BRAKES INENUMEROUS ATTEMPTES AT HYUNDAI HAE PRODUCED NOTHING GOOD. DID THEY INSTALL A BAD BRAKE SENSOR? THEY DIDNT CHECK FOR THAT? SINCE EVERY DAY THIS LITE HAS GONE
Jan 09, 2016
THE ESC TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AT NORMAL SPEED. I CANNOT TURN IT ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURN IT BACK ON THEN I CAN WORK THE SWITCH FOR ESC TO TURN ON AND OFF, BUT AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN A MILE, ESC WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF, WHEN THIS HAPPENS IF I TRY TO TURN IT ON USING THE SWITCH, IT DOES NOT TURN ON. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY (MILES AT THAT TIME AROUND 40,000). THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY FIXED THE ISSUE, BUT IT IS RECURRING. NOW THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY.
Sep 15, 2015
THE ESC LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND OF AND THE ESC BUTTON DOES NOT DO ANYTHING. *TR
Dec 12, 2014
ESC OFF LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF. MY CAR WONT SPEED UP ON THE FREEWAY WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING AND HAS ALMOST PUT US IN 2 ACCIDENTS. MY ESC OFF LIGHT TURNS ON BY ITSELF AND CAUSES THE CAR TO SLOW WHILE IM DRIVING OR EVEN PEEL OUT IN PARKING LOTS. I FOLLOW POSTED SPEED SIGNS, BUT THIS SWITCH TURNING ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN WITH MY TWO VERY YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS AND EVEN MORE SCARY. *TR
Aug 21, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
Junction box failure. No functioning marker lights.
Jul 20, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT THAT WAS LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF THE REAR WINDOW FAILED AND THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPLACE THE BULB WITHOUT REMOVING THE REAR SEAT BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,00. UPDATED 11/03/11 *BF THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WOULD COST A 4140 TO REPLACE THE BULB DUE TO ITS LOCATION. UPDATED 11/18/11
Oct 12, 2011
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON LOW BEAMS,THERE IS A BLACK LINE MID-WAY THE WINDSHIELD DISRUPTING MY VIEWING FIELD. IT SO DISTRACTING I HATE DRIVING THIS CAR AT NIGHT!! IT IS HAZARDOUS TO MY DRIVING! HAD IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE 2 OR 3 TIMES TO CHECK THE LIGHTS AND THEY ALSO DROVE IT AT NIGHT AND SAW THE SAME THING. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE WAY LIGHTS WERE DESIGNED AND THAT CANNOT DO ANYTHING FOR IT!! VERY ANNOYING!! I ALSO HAVE HEARD FROM PEOPLE THAT RIDE WITH ME AT NIGHT THAT" THOSE LIGHTS WOULD DRIVE THEM CRAZY DRIVING LIKE THAT"!! I MAY HAVE TO GET RID OF THIS CAR BECAUSE IT IS SO ANNOYING!! YOU NEED TO GET A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM SOON!! I AM ONE UNHAPPY CUSTOMER RIGHT NOW! THIS IS MY THIRD HYUNDAI AND I LIKE THEM.....BUT NOT THIS ONE!!! THIS IS A 2010 SONATA. HAVE ALSO HAD TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION AS IT SHIFTS TO THE NEXT GEAR. HAD IT TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES WITH THAT!!! NOT HAPPY AT ALL WITH THIS CAR!!!! THERE IS NO CERTAIN DATES ...JUST AN ONGOING THING. THE DATE BELOW IS WHEN THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING MORE ABOUT THE LIGHTS...IT IS THE WAY THEY WERE!! *TR
May 20, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHT DISPLAYED A BLACK LINE WHICH IMPAIRS THE DRIVERS VISION. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A COUNTRY ROAD UP A HILL HE LOST ALL VISION. HIS ABILITY TO SEE BECAME MORE LIMITED AS HE DROVE UP AND DOWN HILLS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND HE WAS ADVISED TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS. HE WAS ALSO INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THE COST TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS WAS $950. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 5,900. UPDATED 12/23/10*LJ UPDATED 01/04/11. *JB
Sep 01, 2010
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO OPEN WHEN USING THE EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE DOOR HANDLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Jun 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
May 27, 2014
CPSC:I1430249A. 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER STATED THE INTERNALS OF THE DOOR HANDLES ON THE CAR ARE MADE OF A BRITTLE, INFERIOR PLASTIC INSTEAD OF METAL. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR HANDLES COULD EASILY BREAK OFF, LEAVING THE OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE TRAPPED, IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. TWO OF THE DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF IN ONE DAY, ON THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. *JB
Apr 11, 2014
ON SUNDAY 9/1, I CAME OUT OF CHURCH AND COULD NOT OPEN MY PASSENGER BACK DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. MY SON TOOK IT TO THE DEALER ON 9/4 WHERE I GET MY SERVICE DONE, HE WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE $80 TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE MY WARRANTY HAD RUN OUT, BUT THEY WOULD DEDUCT THE $80 FROM THE PRICE OF REPAIR, I DID NOT GET IT FIXED, LOW AND BEHOLD ON 9/4 AFTER GETTING OFF WORK I WENT INTO THE STORE, CAME OUT AND MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, VERY DANGEROUS, IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT NO ONE WOULD BE ABLE TO GET ME OUT NOR MY GRANDSON OUT WHO SIT BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT, HE IS 5. WHAT CAN I DO IF I CANNOT AFFORD TO GET THE DOORS REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. SEEMS LIKE A VERY BAD SAFETY ISSUE TO ME AND THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD FIX THIS AT NO EXPENSE TO ME, SEEMS LIKE A RECALL TO ME. *JB
Sep 05, 2013
TIRES
4 complaints
WHILE WE WERE SERVICING A CUSTOMER'S VEHICLE, THE TPMS SENSOR BROKE. AN AIR CHUCK WAS PLACED ON THE SENSOR AND IT BROKE. THIS RESULTED IN THE TIRE LOSING ALL AIR PRESSURE.
Sep 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H426 TIRES, SIZE P215/55R-17 DOT (5MBLELH4008). THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD LOW PRESSURE AND THE SIDEWALLS WERE SPLIT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE OWNER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. UPDATED 3/20/13 *CN
Feb 04, 2013
I BOUGHT A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA WITH 10K MILES ON IT THE END OF MARCH 2011. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE HANKOOK OPTIMO H 426. AFTER I HAD PUT LESS THAN 10K ADDITIONAL MILES ON THE VEHICLE, I HAD ONE OF THE TIRES BULGE AND IMPLODE FROM WITHIN. WITHIN THE MONTH FOLLOWING THIS 2 MORE TIRES BULGED ON THE SIDEWALL AND WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE ALL IN DIFFERENT SPOTS ON MY VEHICLE AND IT WAS THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS. NEITHER THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP NOR HANKOOK TIRES WOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DEFECT IN THE TIRES. *TR
Aug 10, 2011
THE TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM ON SONATA 2010 GOES ON EVERY 150-200 MILES. I BELIEVE IT IS EITHER INACCURATELY SENSITIVE OR TIRES ARE LOSING AIR PRESSURE. *TR
Sep 07, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
The plastic housing of the brake lights have turned black. I'm on my second set that I got at wrecking yard. The plastic doesn't hold up to the heat of the tail/brake light. I saw other cars like mine with same problem at the wrecking yard. And my ground wire to my radiator fan burned out as well during COVID. I think Hyundai used cheap plastic that can't hold up to the heat. My dash cracked really bad as well. All over. I saw the same cracked dashes of other car in wrecking yards. They know they had a plastic defect and they changed body styles the next year. My door handles brake off in my hands and the a/c vent broke twice. They have hazzard car because all of this happened early when I purchased the car. And my car has Hyundai and Kia parts old body style 2010 bought end of 2009. Theta 2 engine. All of the recalls but they leave my car out. And that stop brake switch light has broken so many times. Replaced free only 1 time by dealership. Other times I had to pay for. Cheap plastic. If I need repair by dealership , I have to leave car on their lot for 6weeks for them to look at. Not appointment. Leave my car on lot until it's my cars turn. And my car just quit running once while driving in my apartment complex. It also quit running driving down the highway.. everything shutting off and lights turned on dash. The battery light was on first, then the check engine , abs, and all lights coming on. I tried to turn on my hazards but everything was failing. I was lucky I wasn't hit by other highway traffic. My headlights went off or really dim. I was allowed to drive really slow to a roach hotel just there on interstate. I was told it was my alternator. But I think it was something else that caused failure. I did have my car professionally washed, that day. (Hardly do that). And the week before it was at Hyundai shop for retinting of windows which my battery was dead in their dusty lot when pickup. That brake light switch lamp stopper was broken and laying in floor l
Nov 30, 2023
I WAS SENT A SAFETY RECALL LETTER FROM HYUNDAI STATING THAT THE STOP LAMP SWITCH INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONS. THIS HAPPENS TO ME CONTINUOUSLY. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHEN I WAS VACATIONING IN CHICAGO, AS I THOUGHT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, AND THAT I MIGHT BE IN A DANGEROUS ROAD SITUATION. THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND COULD FIND NOTHING, BUT I STILL HAD TO PAY FOR THE DIAGNOSIS. I HAVE ASKED HYUNDAI TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THIS SINCE IT TURNS OUT TO BE A MALFUNCTION, THAT CAUSED ME TO SPEND MONEY TO TRY TO DIAGNOSE. THEY REFUSE TO REIMBURSE ME, EVEN THOUGH THEY ADMIT IT IS A MALFUNCTION ON THEIR PART...BUT I WASN'T NOTIFIED OF THIS UNTIL 4 MONTHS AFTER BEING CHARGED TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON. *TR
Dec 10, 2013
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
I purchased a 2010 Hyundai Sonata in February 2022 from the original owner. In July of this year, my engine failed due to the oil consumption defect found in many of Hyundai's engines produced at the Alabama factory. My oil and check engine light came on before it was time for my following oil change, despite making on-time synthetic oil changes during ownership. The vehicle hesitated and jerked on my commute to work, potentially causing harm to myself and other motorists. I went to take my vehicle to the mechanic on my lunch break. The car failed to turn over and has been inoperable ever since. I need my engine replaced at no charge. It's unconscionable that corporate would turn me away because the engine has 146k miles, which is nowhere near the industry standard 200k. Hyundai has inspected the vehicle and confirmed that an engine replacement is needed.
Aug 24, 2023
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY MY CAR WHICH WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL. THE CAR WENT FROM 60-50-40-30 WITHIN 30 SECONDS WHILE IT STILL SAID CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON AND THE GAS AND BRAKES DIDNT WORK. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ELECTRONICS STILL WORK BUT THE CAR NO LONGER WORK AND DID NOT TURN ON. IT SEIZED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO GAS LIGHT, ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING BEFORE THE CAR SEIZED.
Jul 25, 2020
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
I am contacting the NHTSA regarding a manufacturer's failure to comply with a NHTSA recall campaign. The campaign in question is #13V113000 for a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The certified Hyundai service center claimed, verbally and on the customer invoice, to have replaced the stop lamp switch with a new OEM part, number 93810-4DR0A-QQH, per the recall's order. After supposedly replacing the defective part, the vehicle is still able to be shifted out of Park without first depressing the brake pedal. This happens with the key in the 'ON' position, 'Accessory' position, and even without the key in the ignition at all. No depression of the brake pedal is currently required to shift the vehicle, in any form, violating the recall's correction order. After contacting Hyundai Motor Company, they informed me via phone and email that because the car is "so old" and "out of warranty", I would remain financially liable for diagnosing and repair of any problems related to NHTSA Campaign #13V113000. Based on the fact my vehicle's current and ongoing issue is EXPLICITLY clarified in the details of Campaign #13V113000, I believe it remains Hyundai's responsibility to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate. Furthermore, Hyundai has seemingly, knowingly and willfully threatened my safety, safety of passengers, and that of the general public by refusing to thoroughly comply with a NHTSA Campaign. This subsequently places the person(s) listed above at risk of injury or even death due to Hyundai Motor Company's negligence. I hope that by reaching out to the NHTSA about this ongoing issue, the problem can be resolved respectfully, as the next course of action and final recourse, with regards to Hyundai Motor Company, may result in legal escalation. Thank you.
May 19, 2023
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES. REPLACED ROTORS FRONT AND REAR. REPLACED CALIPERS ON REAR AND REPAIRED THE FRONTS. 87000 HIGHWAY MILES. TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFT FROM NEW. DEALER STATES THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF ANY TROUBLE LIKE THIS. *TR
Feb 09, 2015
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
DOOR HANDLES FALL OFF. THEY'VE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. I HAVE NOW LOST TWO MORE HANDLES WHICH AT 58$ A PIECE, I AM BECOMING FRUSTRATED THAT I CANNOT GET IN MY CAR QUICKLY GOD FORBID SOMETHING HAPPENS, NOR GET TO MY BABY IN THE BACK SEAT QUICKLY AS I HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS, RUN AROUND THE VEHICLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. I HAVE SEEN 2011 HYUNDAI SONATAS RECALL THE HANDLES, HOWEVER MINE IS A 2010 AND THIS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY HYUNDAI AS IT HAS BECOME A NUISANCE. *TR
Jun 05, 2020
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN 6 TIMES ON SEVERAL DOORS. HHTSA MAY FEEL THIS IS COSMETIC BUT EMERGENCY PERSONAL MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY MAKING ENTRY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, HE SEES THIS IN MORE 2010 HYUNDAI'S THAN ANY OTHER VEHICLE. SIMPLE WEB SEARCH FOUND 100S OF OTHER COMPLAINTS. AT ONE POINT, 3 OF 4 OF MY HANDLES WERE BROKE AT ONCE. AVERAGE PRICE TO FIX ONE DOOR IS $250. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS!
Sep 11, 2016
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY ALIGNMENT AND MY TIRES HAVE BEEN WEARING INCREDIBLY UNEVENLY. WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY. I WAS ADVISED TO REALIGN AGAIN SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND MY TIRES CONTINUE TO BE DESTROYED AND MY CAR CONTRIBUTES TO SHAKE. TODAY WHEN MY POWER STEERING WAS BEING REPLACED FOR AN OPEN RECALL I WAS ADVISED UPON PICK UP THAT MY STEERING COUPLER HAS GONE BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE (NEVER MIND THAT I WAS INFORMED OF THIS ISSUE AFTER MY STEERING COLUMN WAS REASSEMBLED SO I HAVE TO PAY LABOR FOR THEM TO PULL THE ENTIRE UNIT AGAIN!). I'VE READ MANY COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO THIS ONLINE REGARDING BAD COUPLERS AND SHAKING CARS RUINING TIRES. I WAS ADVISED THAT IF IT BREAKS FURTHER MY CAR WILL LIKELY SWERVE INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC AND BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER.
Aug 09, 2016
WHILE TRAVELING 55+MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN A CURVE THAT IS CURVING RIGHT. THE CAR STARTS TO ROCK/SWAY SIDE TO SIDE. SIMILAR TO A GUST OF WIND BLOWING AGAINST THE CAR FROM THE SIDE. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHEN OVER 55MPH AND DRIVING THROUGH A CURVE ON A HIGHWAY. CAR SEEMS NORMAL WHEN GOING STRAIGHT OR ON INSIDE ROADS AT LOWER SPEEDS. ALIGNMENT WAS GOOD, AND INSPECTION BY SEARS FOUND NO ISSUES. NOTHING LOOSE ETC. NO RECALL FROM HYUNDAI. THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON ICY ROADS. THIS PROBLEM MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT/CRASH. *TR
Jun 01, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
DELAYS IN ACCELERATION LINKED TO A COMPUTER PROGRAM THAT CONTROLS THE TRANSMISSION, SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THERE MAY BE A 2 TO 3 SECOND LAG IN ACCELERATION DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING OR TRANSMISSION. *TR
May 05, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE HAD EXHIBITED STALLING FAILURES. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE AND DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,500.
Nov 19, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
AS I WAS DRIVING TO MAKE A TURN THE CAR SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS HAPPENED TWO OTHER TIMES SINE THIS FIRST INCIDENT. CAR SHUT DOWN AS I WAS GOING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CRANKING OF THE IGNITION IS ALSO A PROBLEM. I FIRST REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER IN 2011. IT CRANKS AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO DIE THEN IT HAS EVENTUALLY CAUGHT AND TURNED ON. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE. SINCE IT DOESN'T SHOW A CODE OR ACT UP WHEN I AM IN FOR SERVICE THEY DO NOTHING FOR ME. *TR
Apr 07, 2014
CAME OUT TO WORK PARKING LOT. CAR WOULD NOT START. BATTERY WAS FAILING, NOT DEAD. REPLACED BATTERY [WITH DURALAST BATTERY (AUTOZONE - 09/19/2013) - $115]; DID NOT RESOLVE ISSUE. STARTER WAS TESTED AND HAD FAILED. REPLACED THE STARTER [WITH DURALAST STARTER (AUTOZONE - 09/20/2013) - $267.11]; RESOLVED THE ISSUE. *TR
Sep 20, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE PADS WEARING PREMATURELY. PADS ARE STAYING AGAINST THE ROTOR. IT APPEARS TO BE A DEFECTIVE CALIPER. THE CALIPER SLIDES WORK SMOOTHLY, PADS MOVE FREELY, NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG BUT THE CALIPER STICKS WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE. *JS
Mar 31, 2012
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Feb 05, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
MY 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS A LOW BEAM DEFECT THAT IS A DANGER TO DRIVE AT NIGHT , ESPECIALLY ON HILLY COUNTRY ROADS. THERE IS A BLACK BAND THAT ERASES THE FIELD OF VIEW FOR OBJECTS ON OR ALONGSIDE THE ROAD. BY THE TIME THE CAR HAD 5K MILES ON HER - SHE HAD BEEN IN TWICE TO HAVE THE HEADLIGHTS CHECKED AND I WAS TOLD THEY WERE ADJUSTED AS HIGH AS THEY COULD GO AND TO USE HIGH BEAMS IF I COULDN'T SEE. I CALLED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AFTER GETTING NOWHERE I FINALLY GOT A MANAGER ON THE LINE AND HE PROMISED THAT AN ENGINEER WOULD BE SENT TO MY DEALERSHIP AND LOOK OVER THE PROBLEM -THIS NEVER HAPPENED SO WHEN I CALLED I WAS TOLD TO GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SO THEY COULD LOOK AT THE LIGHTS AGAIN I GET FLASHED BY ONCOMING CARS BECAUSE THEY THINK MY HIGHS ARE ON WHEN THEY ARE NOT. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT THEY SEE WHEN MY HIGHS ARE ON. IF I DRIVE UNDER STREETLIGHTS OR HAVE ONCOMING CARS IN MY VIEW I DON'T SEE THE BLACK BAND BUT WHAT I DO SEE IS MY LIGHTS BOUNCING OFF ROAD SIGNS WITH ONLY SPLOTCHES OF LETTERS BEING ILLUMINATED AND THE REST OF THE SIGN DARK. IF SOMETHING , LIKE A DEER, WERE IN THE ROAD OR BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I WOULD NEVER SEE IT. I DO NOT WANT TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, KILL SOMEONE, HIT DEBRIS IN THE ROAD OR HURT MYSELF IN A CRASH BECAUSE THE LIGHTS HAVE A FAULTY DESIGN. . I READ THAT OTHER 2010 SONATA OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM SO WHEN IS HYUNDAI GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT AND FIX THE PROBLEM OR REPLACE OUR CARS? I WROTE TO HYUNDAI AND THEY CLAIM THAT THE LIGHTS ARE WORKING AS DESIGNED AND I SHOULD TAKE MY CAR IN TO CHECK MY LIGHTS IF I AM HAVING PROBLEMS. I HAD ALREADY BEEN TOLD BY THE SERVICE CENTER DURING MY FIRST VISIT THAT IT IS A DESIGN FLAW SO I'M SENSING A CATCH 22 HERE. I CALLED THE SERVICE CENTER AND TOLD THEM I NEED TO HAVE A TECHNICIAN DRIVE THE CAR IN THE DARK BEFORE CLOSING HOURS. IN THE MEANTIME, AND UNTIL THIS GETS FIXED , THE BLACK BAND GREATLY IMPEDES NIGHT DRIVING AND IS A HAZARD. *TR
Nov 06, 2010
I NOTICED THIS IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR AND DRIVING OFF AT NIGHT. I HAD TEST DRIVEN IT FOR A LONG PERIOD IN THE DAYTIME, BUT NOT AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE EITHER FAULTY OR A PRODUCT WITH VERY POOR ENGINEERING. THERE IS A VERY DISTINCT HORIZONTAL LINE DIVIDING DARKNESS AND LIGHT WHERE HEADLIGHTS SHINE. THAT LINE JUMPS UP AND DOWN AS BUMPS IN THE ROAD ARE CROSSED WHILE DRIVING. VISION WITH LIGHTS AT NIGHT IS SO POOR THAT YOU HAVE TO DRIVE SLOWER THAN THE NORMAL SPEED LIMIT. IT IS VERY SHADOWY WITH BLOTCHY AREAS OF DARKNESS TO LIGHT IN THE RANGE OF VISION. SHADOWS SEEM TO BE COMING FROM EVERYWHERE; THE DISTRACTION AND LACK OF CLEAR VISION WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IS FRIGHTENING AND VERY DANGEROUS. THE ONLY WAY I FEEL CONFIDENT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT IS WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. I THOUGHT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY EYES BEFORE VARIOUS OTHER PEOPLE WITH ME CONFIRMED THIS WAS OCCURRING. I WON'T DRIVE IT ON THE FREEWAY! *TR
Aug 08, 2010
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
Car has had check engine light on for 3 + years. Have taken it to several mechanics including a Hyundai dealership and none of them can figure out what is wrong. Have replaced water pump, belts x2 in a year (same belt) and thermostat x 3 again (all within 2 years). Dash fuel gage and Dash heating/cooling gage are completely erratic. Cruise control does not work. Due to chronic check engine light and mechanics unable to pin point the problem, car has become hazardous to drive. With that in mind, today (9/10/2025) while exiting the high way, car stalled and behaved like it was in neutral. Steering wheel also locked up at this time. Luckily was able to stop. Had to restart car and then it occurred again while driving on a side street at 35mph. The codes that are still popping up are ones that I have spent thousands trying to fix and find the root cause of the problem. What could the issue be if no mechanic can seem to diagnose and fix the issue?
Sep 11, 2025
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I have several recalls on my vehicle and the dealership only scrub and they did not replace the crossmember and other parts. I need help to see if this is OK
May 30, 2023
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
Front subframe corrosion, cross member is rusted through at the weld line for the front sub frame. Discovered during annual safety inspection
May 08, 2022
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
SUSPENSION AND TRANSMISSION FAULTY.
Jan 03, 2021
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD, WHILE DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN TO 20 MHP THE CARD JERKS, HARD DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 2ND, AND RPM INCREASE BY SEVERAL HUNDRED RPS. ONCE THE TRANSMISSION WARMS UP, ISSUE MOSTLY GOES AWAY. ISSUE STARTED THIS YEAR. SECOND ISSUE IS THE WHITE PAINT EASILY COMES OFF ALL OVER THE CAR, EVEN JUST FROM HOSING THE CAR WITH WATER. ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL YEARS. ITS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE CAR PAYMENT. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAVE NOT SEEN THE ISSUE BEFORE, HOWEVER I SEE ALOT OF OWNERS WITH WHITE COLOR HAVE THIS ISSUE. SUSPENSION SEEMS TO BE VERY HARD WHILE GOING OVER ANY BUMPS. FEELS LIKE THERE ARE NO SUSPENSIONS MECHANISMS AT ALL.
Aug 13, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ESC OFF LIGHT COMES ON, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING. SOMETIMES, THE CAR LOSES ITS POWER WHEN THAT HAPPENS IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. ACTING AS IF THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.
Apr 09, 2020
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON FRIDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 21, 2020 WHILE TRAVELING NORTH ON I75 THE GLASS SUNROOF ON MY 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA FLEW OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT AROUND 65 MILES PER HOUR. I CONTACTED MY INSURANCE AND FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY WIFE'S 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, VIN [XXX]. I WILL FILE A SEPARATE VEHICLE SAFETY REPORT ON THE SANTA FE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Feb 29, 2020
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DOOR HANDLES EASILY SNAPPED OFF AND SENSOR WENT OUT FUEL TANK. THIS HAPPENING ON ALL CARS I HAVE 5 CO WORKERS SAME VEHICLES ALL HAVE SAME PROMBLEM THIS SHOULD BE FIXED WE CANT ENTER IN REAR OF CAR WITHOUT GETTING IN FRONT TO OPEN BOTH BACK DOORS
Dec 05, 2019
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
DASHBOARD ABOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEVELOPED (2) VERTICAL CRACKS WITHIN (24) HOURS WITHOUT INCIDENT. THERE HAS BEEN NO CONTACT OR INCIDENT OF THE VEHICLE OR DASH AREA AT ISSUE. NOT SURE IF AIRBAG IS TRYING TO DEPLOY, OR HAS DEPLOYED INTERNALLY. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE SAID DAMAGE OCCURRED.
Jun 06, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVER & PASSENGER DOOR HANDLES. HAD TO GET SWITCH TO OPEN GAS TANK REPAIRED. WHEN FUELING CAR, PUMP CONTINUESLY STOPS WHEN TANK IS NOT FULL.
Apr 20, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL . MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WERE DRIVING WHEN WE WERE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT WHEN MY ESC LIGHT CAME ON AT 15 MPH AND MY CAR 'STALLED' THEN SHUT OFF HOWEVER MY CAR WAS TURNED ON. I WAS IN STILL IN 'DRIVE'AND HAD FOUR CARS BEHIND ME. I PROCEEDED TO PUT MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON TO LET THE OTHER DRIVERS PASS BY, PUT MY CAR IN PARK, THEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER TEN MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE CAR ON, PROCEEDED TO START TO DRIVE HOWEVER THE LIGHT REMAINED ON. I INSTANTLY NOTICED MY CAR WAS SLOWER THAN BEFORE I COULDN'T PROPERLY ACCELERATE AND THE PERFORMANCE OVERALL WAS JUST LOW. I AM NOW AFRAID TO GO ANYWHERE FAR WITH THE CAR DUE TO THIS EXPERIENCE LUCKILY WE WERE NOT IN AN ACCIDENT THIS TIME. IT'S HAPPENED THREE MORE TIMES SINCE THEN. THIS WAS TWO WEEKS AGO.
Apr 07, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
CAR HAD UNSOLICITED ACCELERATION WHEN BACKING UP. CAR WENT FLYING BACK IN FULL ACCELERATION. HIT RAILING/STAIRS.I PUT CAR IN PARK. THOUGHT I MUST HAVE HIT ACCELERATION BY MISTAKE SO I WENT TO PUT CAR IN DRIVE TO PULL INTO PARKING SPACE, WHEN I TOOK FOR OF BRAKE THE CAR CAREENED OUT OF CONTROL FULL ACCELERATION. I TRIED BRAKE FOOT PRESSING PEDAL DOWN CAR WOULDN'T STOP. I STEERED INTO LOW CEMENT PARKING SPACE BUMPER AND BUSHES TO STOP CAR. - 1024.00 TO REPLACE THROTTLE BODY THAT HYUNDAI CHECKED OUT AND SAID IT WAS STICKING. HYUNDAI CHARGED ME FOR THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT - I AM WAITING ON ESTIMATE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE I DID WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE AT MY DOCTOR'S OFFICE.
Aug 27, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ENGINE FAILED WOULD NOT START IN LESS THAN 55200 MILES
Mar 05, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I'VE DRIVEN THIS CAR SINCE 2011 AND HAVE NOT HAD AN ISSUE LIKE THIS BEFORE. LAST WEEK, (OCTOBER, 1, 2017). WHILE DRIVING DOWN AN OFF-RAMP AT ~35 MPH, MY 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA'S ESC OFF LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF ; AT THE SAME TIME MY CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN, THE ESC OFF LIGHT IS OFF, BUT WITHIN 5-7 MINUTES OF DRIVING IT COMES BACK ON AGAIN AND STAYS ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK NOW REGARDLESS OF IF THE ESC OFF LIGHT IS ON OR NOT. THIS OCCURS NOW EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. AT FIRST THE ESC OFF LIGHT IS OFF, AND EVERY TIME AFTER THE FIRST 5-7 MINUTES OF DRIVING IT LIGHTS UP. (AND PUSHING THE ESC OFF BUTTON DOES NOT AFFECT IT.) THIS OCCURS REGARDLESS OF WHERE I AM DRIVING OR HOW (ON ON A TWO-LANE, ON THE HIGHWAY, IN MY DRIVEWAY, TURNING, STOPPING, ACCELERATING ETC. THE ESC OFF LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I PUSH THE CC BUTTON, BUT WHEN I TRY TO PUSH THE BUTTON TO ENGAGE THE SPEED SET, NOTHING HAPPENS, IT WILL NOT ENGAGE.) I TOOK IT TO THE ONLY HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WITHIN 100 MILES OF WHERE I LIVE, AND I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE $120.00 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE CSR THAT SET UP MY APPOINTMENT SAID HE THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE THE BREAK LIGHT SWITCH. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE MYSELF, AND APPARENTLY THERE HAS BEEN A MASSIVE RECALL OF VARIOUS 2007-2011 HYUNDAI'S (SONATA'S INCLUDED) THAT HAD FAULTY BREAK LIGHT SWITCHES AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF THIS RECALL/DEFECT. NOW, AFTER 7 YEARS AND 133,000 MILES (I'M WAY OVER THE WARRANTY PERIOD) AND HAVE TO PAY $ THAT I DO NOT HAVE JUST TO GET IT "DIAGNOSED" NOT TO MENTION HOW MUCH IT WILL COST TO "FIX" THE PROBLEM. DOES THE RECALL STILL COVER MY VEHICLE? AND IF NOT, IS THERE A WAY I CAN ORDER THE PART MYSELF AND REPLACE IT TO SEE IF THAT CORRECTS THE ISSUE? -DESPERATE IN TN-
Oct 08, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL ON AIR BAGS, THE LIGHT STAYS ON AND WONT GO OFF. WHAT IF IM INVOLVED IN A CAR CRASH? A RECALL NEEDS TO BE ISSUED ON TAG LIGHTS AND BREAK LIGHTS THE BULB KEEPS BLOWING OUT, WHY IS THIS?>
May 13, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY CAR HAS ACCELERATED AT LEAST 10 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE CAR BOLTS FORWARD AND KEEP GOING. IT IS A INTERMIT PROBLEM AND LAST TIME I ALMOST GOT SERIOUSLY HURT. THE CAR WON'T STOP WHEN YOU HIT THE BRAKES. IT HAPPENS DRIVING AND PARKING.
Feb 22, 2017
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE DASH BOARD CRACKED AROUND THE AIRBAG. DEALER STATED IT HAPPENS SOMETIMES IF THE DASHBOARD BECOMES TOO HOT FROM THE SUN AND NO CORRECTION IS NEEDED AS THE AIRBAG WILL STILL FUNCTION. THERE IS A LIGHT 'FILM' ON THE WINDSHIELD AND FRONT, SIDE WINDOWS. WHEN I EXPLORED FURTHER I WAS INFORMED BY 2 SEPARATE MECHANICS WHEN THE AIRBAG GAS TO PUSH THE BAG TO OPEN (WHEN NEEDED BY IMPACT) ENOUGH TO CRACK THE DASHBOARD, THE AIRBAG IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. THE FILM ON MY WINDOW (WINDSHIELD, FRONT SIDES) IS FROM THE EXPANSION OF THE GASES STICKING TO THEM. I HAVE REVIEWED SEVERAL FORUMS, MY PROBLEM IS SHARED BY MANY OWNERS. IT IS OVER 1000$ TO FIX- WHICH FEW PEOPLE HAVE, AND SHOULD BE 100% COVERED IN FULL BY THE MANUFACTURER. SECOND ISSUE, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MONITOR ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. MY GRANDDAUGHTER IS 75LBS THE AIRBAG 'ON' LIGHT MAY OR MAY NOT TURN ON. I HAVE READ THIS IS MAY HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IN A RECALL WHICH ONLY ENDED WITH THE 2008 SONATA. MINE IS A 2010. OBVIOUSLY, BOTH ARE HUGE SAFETY ISSUES AND NEED TO BE REPAIRED ASAP. I CANNOT AFFORD TO DO SO. CURRENTLY MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT SAFE TO USE. HYUNDAI SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR BOTH ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE IS MISINFORMED AND COUNTS ON THEIR PASSENGER AIRBAG NOT TO BE INJURED, MAIMED OR KILLED. THESE ISSUES ARE NOT DEPENDENT ON THE MOVEMENT OF THE CAR. THANK YOU, [XXX] I DID NOT PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE UNTIL JANUARY 2016. IT CRACKED DURING THE SUMMER OF 2015. PICTURE ARE DASHBOARD INSIDE AND 2 OUTSIDE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 17, 2016
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN ROAD, POTHOLES, BUMPY ROADS, ETC., BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM, EMITS A RUMBLING, KNOCKING, LIKE A LOSE PART SOUND. ON THE HIGHWAY IT SOMETIMES CAR BECOMES UN-STABLE, AND LOSES CONTROL. CAR IS ONLY 21,000 MILES, SUSPENSION SEEMS LIKE AN OLD 100,000 MILES CAR. HYUNDAI SHOULD BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS DEFECT, SINCE IT IS LIFE THREATENING ISSUE.
May 13, 2016
STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN I PUMP GAS EVEN WHEN ON A EMPTY TANK , THE GAS WILL SPLASH BACK ALL OVER THE PLACE ALMOST LIKE ITS FULL BUT WHEN IT'S REALLY EMPTY , ALSO THE ESC WILL TURN OFF AND ON BY ITS SELF FROM TIME TO TIME , HAD TOO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AT 90,000 MILES , NOW I'M GETTING A CODE PO449 EVEN WITH NEW GAS CAP .. LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY PAINT IS PEELING OFF MY CAR , ESPECIALLY THE HOOD AND ROOF . NOTICED HYUNDAI SHEDS THERE PAINT ,
Mar 14, 2016
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
ON 12/30/2015, THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON MY 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA WENT ON. I TOOK THE CAR ON 12/31/2015 TO DISCOUNT TIRE FOR THE TIRES TO BE CHECKED. THE TECH DISCOVERED THE SIDEWALLS ON ALL 4 TIRES WERE SEVERELY CRACKED. THE FRONT TIRE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD A 5-6" LONG CRACK WHICH WAS A 1/2" DEEP. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD A V SHAPED CRACK APPROX. 2" LONG ON EACH SIDE AND APPROX. 1/4" DEEP. BOTH OF THE REAR TIRES HAD VISIBLE CRACKS. THE TECH SAID IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR & ALL 4 TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES ARE THE ORIGINAL MICHELIN ENERGY MXV4 S8 RADIAL SXE P215/60/R16-94V THAT CAME WITH THE CAR, WHICH I PURCHASED BRAND NEW. I HAVE ONLY 33,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND ALL 4 TIRES HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT AND SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE CURRENTLY IS NOT & NEVER HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THESE TIRES. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN APPROX. 46 COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE ALONE FOR THE SAME ISSUE THAT I AM CURRENTLY HAVING. THERE WERE DESCRIPTIONS ON THIS SITE OF DANGEROUS INCIDENTS THAT HAD HAPPENED ON HIGHWAYS, LOCAL STREETS, ETC. SITTING BLOWOUTS FOR NO APPARENT REASON THAT WERE CAUSED BY THE DEFECT IN THIS PARTICULAR TIRE. THESE COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED ON YOUR SITE STARTING IN APRIL 2003 & ARE STILL CURRENTLY HAPPENING. MICHELIN HAS NOT TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE TIRES BY ISSUING A RECALL OR BY ALLOWING REPLACEMENT TIRES WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER. I'VE TAKEN PHOTOS OF MY TIRES BUT WAS UNABLE TO UPLOAD THE PHOTOS TO THIS SITE. I WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION TO BE DONE ON THIS TIRES DEFECTS AND IF A RECALL IS EVER DONE THAT I WOULD RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 11, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHEN MY CAR IS BEING SITTING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME LIKE MORE THAN TWO HOURS AND WHEN I START DRIVING AND I HAVE TO BREAK OR REDUCE SPEED FEELS KIND OF ROUGH OR HARD TO BREAK BUT AFTER A WHILE DRIVING START BRAKING LIKE NORMAL I THINK IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT START DOING IT AFTER I TOOK THE CAR TO UNIVERSAL HYUNDAI IN ORLANDO THEY RECOMMENDED NEW BRAKE PAD IN REAR AND TIRES I REPLACE THEM BUT CAR STILL DOING IT ALSO THE DEALER SAID THATS NOT IN THE RECALL I DO HAVE THE DOCUMENTS WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO BE INSPECTED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.
Dec 08, 2015
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEGS, KNEES, LOWER BACK, AND SHOULDERS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOW YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Nov 04, 2015
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
THE DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED AND BROKE WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN MY DOOR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME WAS APPROX. 8 MONTHS AGO; WHEN THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE DID THE SAME THING. *TR
Jan 05, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) TURNS OFF RANDOMLY BY ITS SELF WHILE THE CAR ENGINE IS ON. PRESSING THE ESC BUTTON TO TURN ESC BACK ON DOES NOT WORK. TURNING OFF THE ENGINE AND THEN TURNING IT BACK ON SOMETIMES TAKES CARE OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ESC IS OFF, THE BREAKING SYSTEM IS SEVERELY AFFECTED WHERE EVEN WITH A RELATIVELY LIGHT PRESS ON THE BRAKES CAN RESULT IN THE LOCKING OF THE TIRES. *TR
Dec 19, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHEN SPEEDING UP OR SLOWING DOWN THE ESC LIGHT CAN COME ON. CAR APPEARS TO HAVE TROUBLE CHANGING GEARS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURS AFTER STOPPING OR YIELDING THEN THE CAR CAN GO INTO A JOLTING BACK AND FORTH MOTION FOR A FEW SECONDS UP UNTO ABOUT 30 SECONDS BEFORE IT SMOOTHS OUT. ALSO, SOME TIMES, THE CAR IS UNRESPONSIVE FOR A FEW SECONDS UP UNTO 30 SECONDS BEFORE IT WILL RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL BEING PUSHED. STOPPING THE CAR AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE APPEARS TO CLEAR THE ESC LIGHT, BUT IT CAN COME BACK ON RANDOMLY AT ANOTHER SPEEDING UP OR SLOWING DOWN. DEALER APPEARS TO HAVE NO ANSWER AFTER 5 DAYS IN THEIR SERVICE SHOP. *TR
Sep 19, 2014
STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD MY 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA SINCE 2011. WHEN I HAD 60 THOUSAND MILES ON THE CAR IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY SO I HAD 2 DOOR HANDLES THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THEM BRAKING OFF IN THE SAME AREA. THEY REPLACED THEM FREE FOR ME BUT NOW I HAVE ANOTHER HANDLE THAT IS BROKEN OFF. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THEM BREAKING IF SO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY I WAS NEVER SENT ANY INFORMATION ON THAT. WHEN I TALK WITH THE PEOPLE AT THE DEALERSHIP ONE DEALER TELLS ME THEY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE 2010 SONATA DOOR HANDLES, BUT ANOTHER DEALERS SAYS THAT THEY HAVEN'T. WHAT IS THE TRUTH. THEY BREAK OFF IN THE SAME AREA AND THIS TIME I AM NOT UNDER WARRANTY SO THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $310.00 TO REPLACE THE HANDLE. THAT IS SO OUTRAGEOUS. ALSO THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER'S INSIDE POP AND YOU HAVE TO ROLL DOWN WINDOW AND OUT FROM THE OUTSIDE. I HAVE DECIDED THAT I WILL BE SELLING THIS CAR AND WILL NOT BUY A HYUNDAI AGAIN AND WILL NOT ADVISE ANYONE ELSE TOO. TO ME THESE ARE EASY FIXES THAT THE DEALERS ARE CHARGING YOU OUTRAGEOUS PRICES FOR. *TR
Sep 18, 2014
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
SOMETIME W/IN THE PAST 2 YEARS, I CHECKED YOUR WEBSITE FOR "ANY" MECHANICAL COMPLAINTS THAT HAD BEEN FILED ABOUT THE 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. THERE WERE 44 (FILED NATIONALLY) FOR BROKEN DOOR HANDLES AND STICKING BRAKE CALIPERS. WELL, YESTERDAY (9-6-2014) AS I WAS ENTERING MY VEHICLE IN THE AFTERNOON, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE "BROKE COMPLETELY OFF." I'M RETIRED, SINGLE AND VERY RARELY HAVE PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE, THEREBY LITTLE USE OF THE OTHER DOOR HANDLES......JUST 4 YEARS OF USING MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. I'M ELDERLY, NOT AGGRESSIVE OR ROUGH ON EQUIPMENT, NOR IN A HURRY. IT WAS JUST A NORMAL PULL ON MY DOOR HANDLE AND IT SNAPPED COMPLETELY OFF. I'VE EVEN BEEN MORE CAUTIOUS ABOUT OPENING MY DOOR SINCE I READ ABOUT PRIOR COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST ON YOUR WEBSITE. WELL, I JUST THOUGHT I'D ADD MY "TWO CENTS" SINCE DOORS HANDLES SEEM TO BE ONE OF TWO COMMON PROBLEMS W/ MY MODEL. OVERALL, WHEN I LAST CHECKED YOUR WEBSITE AND SAW ONLY 44 COMPLAINTS FOR THE 2010 MODEL, I WAS IMPRESSED......BUT NEVER EXPECTED IT TO EVER HAPPEN TO ME. BAD LUCK I GUESS. HOPE THE DEALERSHIP HONORS THE WARRANTY WHEN I CALL THEM TOMORROW. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND REALLY LIKE IT. IT HAS PERFORMED WELL AND I'M VERY PROACTIVE WHEN IT COMES TO MAINTENANCE. *TR
Sep 07, 2014
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
SONATA PULLING TO THE LEFT UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. PERFORMED WHEEL ALIGNMENTS 7 MONTHS AGO, CAR RAN FINE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. ONLINE RESEARCH INDICATES THIS MODEL HAS A FACTORY ALIGNMENT ISSUE. *TR
Dec 16, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON ME 2-TIMES IN LESS THAN 5-MINUTES TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING TODAY. I WAS ON MY WAY TO ENTER THE EXPRESSWAY. THE POWER STEERING AND EVERYTHING JUST SHUT DOWN. MY CAR JUST MADE A SUDDEN STOP. THANK GOD I HAD NOT ENTERED THE EXPRESSWAY AND TOOK THE SIDE STREETS HOME. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD TO MYSELF, THE PASSENGERS RIDING WITH ME AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS, PASSENGERS AND FAMILIES ON THE ROAD. MY VEHICLE HAS 53,215 MILES, THERE IS NO WAY THIS SHOULD BE HAPPENING. IF THIS IS HAPPENING TO MY VEHICLE, I KNOW IT'S OCCURRING IN OTHER SONATA'S AND OTHER HYUNDAI VEHICLES BASE ON WHAT I SEE IN ONLINE ENTRIES ON THE 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA AND HYUNDAI VEHICLES. MANUFACTURES MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE DEFECTED PRODUCTS PLACE ON THE MARKET. I KNOW THAT I'M A SMALL VOICE AGAINST A LARGE CORPORATION, BUT IF YOU TAKE THE TIME TO INVESTIGATE I KNOW THAT MY CLAIM WILL BE VALIDATED. I HOPE AND PRAY THAT SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE WE ARE DEALING WITH INJURIES OR FATALITIES. I AM A FRUSTRATED AND UNHAPPY HYUNDAI SONATA OWNER, LOOKING FOR HYUNDAI TO PUT SAFETY FIRST! *TR
Nov 17, 2013
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DURING AN INSPECTION I WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I THEN TOOK THE CAR FOR A SECOND OPINION WHICH VERIFIED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS SURPRISED AS THE CAR HAD ONLY ABOUT 53K MILES AND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE STILL GOOD (ALTHOUGH I WAS INFORMED THEY HAD ABOUT ANOTHER 60,000 MILES). UP TO NOW THE CAR HAS RUN WELL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FRONT DOOR LATCH BEING REPLACED WHICH I KNOW IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE HYUNDAI SONATAS. I DID THINK HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER FOR BOTH ISSUES. *TR
Sep 11, 2013
STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE ORIGINAL BLACK STEEL WHEELS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE RUSTED. I AM SURPRISED THAT A VEHICLE WILL SUFFER RUST ON ITS WHEELS AFTER SO SHORT A PERIOD OF TIME. NO I DO NOT DRIVE ONTO OR NEAR A BEACH. MY CAR DID NOT SUFFER SEA WATER DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE SANDY. THE BLACK PAINT ON MY WHEELS IS NOW A RUSTY BROWN. IS THERE ANY SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THESE WHEELS? PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANKYOU *TR
Aug 23, 2013
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUILDING AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,870.
Aug 08, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, SHE SMELLED A FUEL ODOR BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETECT WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE ONE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS WHICH WAS CAUSING A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE CONTACT SHE WOULD STILL SMELL GAS FUMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,500.
Jan 06, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. 9 MONTHS OLD, HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE CENTER 5 DIFFERENT TIMES. 2 TIMES FOR SENSOR REPLACEMENT. THE LAST 3 TIMES, DRIVING AT A NORMAL ACCELERATE PACE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, ESC LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE LOSES POWER. ON ONE OF THOSE OCCASIONS, VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE GOING THROUGH INTERSECTION, AND ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED. SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS REPLACED MANY PARTS FROM THROTTLE POSITION ASSEMBLY TO THERMOSTAT TO ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. IN MY OPINION, VEHICLE IS A LEMON. *TR
Nov 16, 2010
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
THE ADJUSTER ON THE "SUPER LATCH" OF MY RADIAN 80SL CAR SEAT IS VERY EASILY LOOSENED AND CANNOT BE TRUSTED TO KEEP MY CAR SEAT SAFELY INSTALLED IN MY CAR. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2010, MAKE=HYUNDAI, MODEL=SONATA). *TR
Aug 26, 2010
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How many problems does the 2010 HYUNDAI Sonata have?
The 2010 HYUNDAI Sonata currently has 344 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 2010 HYUNDAI Sonata?
The most common problems reported for the 2010 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 2010 HYUNDAI Sonata problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2010 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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