NHTSA Owner Complaint Log
This page lists owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata. Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA and do not by themselves prove a defect or defect rate.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026
I accelerated my vehicle onto the busy highway after waiting at the stop sign for passing traffic to clear enough. Getting up to efficient speed for the highway, at ~3000rpms, the oil and engine warning lamps flashed and the car jerked while the rpms abruptly dropped below 1500, slowing the car down. Assuming that a sensor initiated “limp mode” I carefully drove ~100ft with the emergency flashers on to get to a safe place to pull over, preventing the possibility of an accident on the busy highway. I popped the hood, there was an odor similar to something being burned. Temperature gauge did not indicate engine running hot. Checked the oil- it was almost empty. This vehicle was last serviced with ~70,000 miles in May at Hyundai’s service department at the dealership.
Driving down the highway and engine stalls next to semi after safety inspection from dealer. Already took to dealer and told there is nothing they can do.
STARTED OIL CONSUMPTION TESTING IN AUG 2021 THROUGH HYUNDAI DUE TO THE VEHICLE TAKING IN AT LEAST 1.5 QTS OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. AFTER MULTIPLE TESTS, HYUNDAI COMPLETED A COMBUSTION CLEANING IN JAN 2022. NO CHANGES. AFTER AN ADDITIONAL OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN MARCH 2022, HYUNDAI HAS ADVISED THIS IS NORMAL CONSUMPTION. NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN FROM DEALER/CORP UNTIL ENGINE BLOWS A ROD. MANUFACTURER &/OR DEALER PREFERS FOR MY FAMILY TO SUFFER A DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC EVENT BEFORE ADDRESSING WHAT IS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR/MAKE/MODEL.
Oil light began to turn on when making turns or braking. Took vehicle to location of last oil change, despite only being 2600 miles after the previous oil change and was informed "there was no oil" despite no evidence of any leak. At that rate, I'd be burning a quart of oil every 500 miles. I see there are recalls for this issue on multiple Hyundais including the Sonata, but different years than my 2016 Sonata Sport, and it includes the possibility of an engine fire.
My trunk has opened while driving and now my trunk will not open at all, even with the manual key.
Multiple peeling paint issues.
The engine fails before 100,000 miles. Got an error code of P1326 (Wiring inspection/installation and engine replacement and error code P2600. The car suddenly dropped in MPH. Car is sluggish to accelerate and very difficult to go up hill. Little to no power on acceleration. Problem was identified at an independent service center, after inspection, taken to local dealer. Flashing check engine light came on once issue occurred. The engines in the Hyundai Sonatas are poor at best. Multiple people have needed their engines replaced in a very short time.
The vehicle consumes an excessive amount of oil causing the engine to stall out
The intake manifold control runner motor has had to be replaced in my car multiple times. Twice from may 2021 to July 2021. The check engine light would come on and would reduce car performance drastically. Code scanner gave the p200a performance bank 1.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that his passenger side headlight housing had melted and become defective. While driving at 55 MPH, the contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate without warning during a rainstorm. Additionally, he stated that the turn signals would operate in the opposite directions of his intention. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was placed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V749000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the remedy was not yet available. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 111,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Fuel Pump Control Module replaced before 50,000 mi. - 58,539 mi. got my 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport for ECM Update. Told dealership I heard ticking/clicking noise coming from engine; said oil was low and suggested oil change & low key battery was causing issues. Oil consumption was more and more 1qt every 2,000 mi, then 1qt every 1,000 mi. 1/29/21 at 90,340 mi, on the turnpike (70 MPH), car check engine light came on, car started vibrating VERY bad, pulled over & LIMP mode had activated. Hyundai dealership was 5 miles away, - found cylinder 2 had a misfire(s) - one of 2 exhaust valves burned a hole through; valve seat - damaged. Cylinder head and exhaust valves, spark plugs were replaced, & oil change. Engine light came on a couple days later car did not go to LIMP MODE. 2/12/21 at 93,466 mi, took the car to Hyundai for service again, Exhaust CAM Phaser failing, Replaced CVVT & Timing Chain Tensioner & RTV silicone. 4/21/21-103,821 mi. went for an oil change & oil consumption test, went back after less than 1,000 mi, Hyundai dealership stated that the car was .73 qts low and normal, I checked before the service, oil was closer to the "E" than "F". Dealership unreliable; did not complete test. Adding oil about 2 qts every 1,000 mi. Car was also idling weird NO warning lights. 7/22/21, catastrophic break down while driving on the Turnpike (70 MPH), car died, after all lights and gauges shot up. NO warning lights before issue. Lost power steering, coasted at 70 mph to 0 mph (in 30 seconds), barley to side of the road, late night needed a tow. Battery & Alternator fried because of this - replaced next day. Car starts now; wont get past 2,000 RPM & stalls out after 5 mins of running in "P"- NO warning lights, Engine rocks before shut off. NO warning lights on after restarting. Called HYUNDAI Corp. case sent to supervisor, no help getting the car to dealership, no rental, told not to expect a call before 8/3/21. All oil services completed at or before suggested intervals.
Purchased the 2016 Sonata approximately four months ago. Was not told that Hyundai had a problem with the engine in this year and model. I have now learned that NHTSA is involved in this matter because there have been several engine fires. My car is rapidly burning through motor oil. While it is not smoking there is a light smell of burning oil. Reluctantly the dealership is promising to fix it but has yet taken steps to do so. FOREMOST, IS IT SAFE TO CONTINUE DRIVING THIS CAR? Further, can the engine be repaired or should it be replaced. A prompt response would be greatly appreciated!
*The engine is the component with the issue. The car is at the dealership and has been for the past almost 6 weeks. *The car started "stuttering" or "stalling" while my son and I were in the car. My son has special needs. Luckily, it happened on our street and I was able to get back to my home. *The dealership has identified the problem: The car was 3 quarts low on oil and the oil had been leaking into the spark plugs. The car only has around 32500 miles on it. Hyundai has requested an oil consumption test. This requires me to drive it 1000 miles and have oil checked. They want me to do this 3 times! I will not feel safe doing that, knowing that oil is leaking into the spark plug assembly. I transport my special needs son and another young man who is severely autistic. I cannot take the chance of the car stalling while out driving possibly causing an accident. I barely put 50 miles on my car during a week. It will take me forever to do the oil consumption test. They know oil is leaking into the spark plugs. *The car started having issues (while in reverse) a week before the check engine light came on. No other warning lamps or messages appeared. Blue Link was contacted. They said the error code indicated a Powertrain problem. I had to have the car towed.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his son-in-law was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The manufacturer informed the contact that a software update had not been performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown.
The 2016 hyundai sonata keeps losing oil within about 500-800 miles after changing the oil the dipstick shows that the oil needs filled. I have never had to refill the oil so quick after changing on any car I have had. I ended up adding an additive to seal whatever leak or malfunction that the sonata has. I have looked it up and my car does not seam to be the only one with this issue. I never know when its gonna be too low and hurt my engine.
Panoramic sunroof detached from vehicle once let up and wind pushes in. Sunroof was lifted up and blown out on interstate almost causing a wreck
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that she was informed that the driver’s side rear taillights were not illuminating properly while turning. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the bulbs were replaced; however, the failure had been recurring every 3 weeks. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 55-65 MPH, the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an oil leak. The oil pressure sender was replaced. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an unknown recall repair, he notified the dealer of the oil leak failure; however, the dealer informed the contact that no issues were found. The contact stated that after servicing the vehicle at the dealer, the vehicle began to overheat while driving. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that oil was leaking from around the valve cover gasket. The cause of the vehicle overheating was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was unknown.
The 2016 MY Sonata has been driven all across the state due to business. During a recent trip of a couple hundred miles, upon returning home, the vehicle shuddered and failed the next day. The vehicle was towed to the nearest Hyundai dealer, and was to be diagnosed. It took longer than expected, and upon calling back to determine the issue, they said the "engine was gone." They reached out to Hyundai corporate and were told the same thing. There were no other signs or symptoms, and the vehicle operated normally during the long trip home.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the oil level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE ENGINE FAILED IN 2021, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICES (2 OF THEM) FINALLY HAD IT TOWED TO HUNDAI. HUNDAI WANTS ME TO BUY A NEW ENGINE BLOCK FOR $13,000.00 THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. HUNDAI NEEDS TO BUY THAT CAR BACK, OR PAY TO PUT A NEW ENGINE BLOCK IN IT. HAD THE PARTS NOT BEEN FAULTY, I'D STILL HAVE A CAR TO DRIVE.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, she smelled a strong burning odor. The engine oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an oil leak. The dealer replaced the engine oil; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice, but the dealer diagnosed that no issues were found. The dealer replaced the engine oil again; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that upon servicing the vehicle, the independent mechanic confirmed that there was an oil leak. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
I WENT TO START MY CAR ON MAY 3, 2021 TO GO HOME AND MY CAR WAS SPUTTERING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T GET TO MY CAR FOR 2 WEEKS. MY CAR BURNS OIL AND DOESN'T MAKE IT FROM OIL CHANGES. I HAVE HAD MY SPARK PLUGS REPLACED WHEN IT DID THIS THE LAST TIME.
YES I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM MY VENTS. I MADE IT TO THE NEAREST NEIGHBORHOOD BY MY HOME STOPPED FOR IT TO COOL DOWN FOR 10 MINUTES I START MY CAR BACK UP & IT WAS PERFECTLY FINE BY TIME I MADE IT TO A STOP SIGN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS IN THE CAR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRIC/ENGINE PROBLEM & NOTHING WAS MY FAULT. I DON'T HAVE INSURANCE TO COVER IT. THE NEXT MORNING I FOUND OUT ON THE INTERNET THAT ALL HYUNDAI'S AND KIAS HAVE A RE CALL ON CARS DUE TO ENGINE FIRE RISK. I WAS REALLY DEVASTATED WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN ON RE CALL NOT ONCE OR TWICE BUT THREE TIMES. BY LAW, IAM AUTHORIZE TO GET A CAR OR A CHECK OF HOW MUCH THE CAR IS WORTH. I TALKED TO HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA HEADQUARTERS MRS.GRETCHEN TOLD ME THAT THEY NOTIFY ME AT THE ADDRESS THAT THE CAR WAS REGISTERED IN & NOT MY CURRENT ADDRESS AND ALSO SHE STATED IT'S MY FAULT. WHICH I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW WHEN NOBODY CALLED TEXT OR EMAIL ME PERSONALLY JUST TO SEE IF I MADE IT TO MY RE CALL APPOINTMENT IN JANUARY. NOT ONLY I HAD ANOTHER ONE IN MARCH I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT AS WELL THEN THEY HAVE ANOTHER RE CALL I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT IN JUNE HYUNDAI BETTER AND HAS TO DO SOMETHING NOW I COULD OF LOST MY LIFE & I LOST EVERYTHING I HAD MY PHONE FEDEX EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT PAPERWORK ETC. FYI INSURANCE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH A RE CALL CAR. BY LAW I SUPPOSE TO GET SOMETHING FOR THAT
THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO INSPECT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME, THE SENSOR NO LONGER LIT. I BROUGHT IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO CHECKED THE CODES. IT APPEARED THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG HAD ILLUMINATED THE SENSOR. HE TRIED TO REPLACE BUT IT'S ON 6 WEEKS BACK-ORDER.
As I was driving the car to a vacation resort, the car caught fire and was completely destroyed. Myself, adult son, and wife were in the car at the time. We were luckly to get out of the car before it blew up and killed us all. The car was melted down and completed destroyed. This event happened on May 2, 2021 near Pooler, GA. The only warning sign was smoke, then flames. We lost engine, brakes and control. We hit a light pole to stop the car. Police reports and fire department reports were filed.
I received Hyundai's Recall notice for Recall Campaign 198 regarding premature connecting rod bearings. I scheduled a service appointment at First Hyundai at 270 E Washington St, North Attleborough, MA 02760. (508) 699-4700 for April 29th, 2021. My car's engine started making noises on April 24th, 2021. I stopped the vehicle and had it towed to First Hyundai (listed above). The dealership took more than 7 days to inspect the vehicle and diagnosed it as connecting rod failure requiring a new engine. I contacted Hyundai customer service to arrange for "alternate transportation". Hyundai assigned me a case manager on 5/18/2021, but despite multiple phone calls and messages, I was not able to actually speak to my case manager until 5/25/2021. Hyundai refused to authorize alternate transportation prior to this, and when I spoke to my case manager she would only authorize reimbursements up to $30.00 per day for a Hyundai rental vehicle and $20.00 per day for a non-Hyundai vehicle. I have been unable to secure alternate transportation from Hyundai, as there are no rental vehicles available at the prices Hyundai is willing to reimburse me for. It has now been more than 60 days, and my dealer has notified me that there will be further delays, even though they have received all of the necessary parts to repair my vehicle. I have kept extensive notes of the more than 25 phone calls I have made to both Hyundai and the First Hyundai dealership regarding this issue. At this point, I need assistance forcing Hyundai to honor the recall agreement they made.
ENGINE FAILURE AT 103,000 MILES. I WAS GETTING GAS AND AS I DRIVING AWAY, I HEARD SOMETHING POP AND I IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER AND MY ENGINE WAS KNOCKING. I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE'S A RECALL AND I DON'T SEE ONE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT.
The vehicle continually melts fuses for the interior lighting. Dealer said that they can not find any issues. This can potentially turn into an electrical fire. This has happened multiple times.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V746000 (ENGINE). THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, WHEN THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING ODOR AND SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE BATTERY, OIL, CHECK ENGINE AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. JASON PILGER HYUNDAI (613 DE LA POINTE DR, GAUTIER, MS 39553) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THAT HER OPTIONS WERE TO PUT A DOWN PAYMENT TOWARDS A TRADE IN VEHICLE OR DROP THE VEHICLE OFF TO GET THE RECALL SERVICED AND PAY FOR A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,644.
KNOCKING NOISE, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, OIL IN WHERE SPARK PLUG IS, LEAKS OILS AND RUNS OUT WAY BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE. CAR IN MOTION, STARTS TO IDLE WEIRD AND THEN CAR SHUTS OFF.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0, 62,000 miles Ive had my vehicle to the dealers 3 times for a soft pedal /no brakes. They said they cant fix it . The said they replaced the entire abs system but there is no record of it. They said they put all new brakes lines on. They gave me my car back both times and I avoided a few major accidents. They have had my vehicle for 4 months. The owner will not respond to my call or email. They said an engineer from the factory was coming wendnesday 10/6/2021 and I'm not sure I believe them.
STARTED VEHICLE AND CAR STARTED SHAKING AND HAD A LOSS OF POWER. TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND STARTED IT BACK UP AND SAME THING HAPPENED. THEN TURNED CAR OFF FOR 5 MINUTES AND STARTED BACK UP AND RAN BUT STILL APPEARS TO SPUTTER EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH CAR. I THOUGHT IT WAS A RECALL / SAFETY ISSUE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MATTHEWS HYUNDAI OF SYRACUSE (2601 ERIE BLVD E, SYRACUSE, NY 13224) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE ENGINE NEEDING TO REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated, and no oil leakage was detected. The contact stated that her husband checked the oil level and discovered that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The contact also stated that the independent mechanic changed all the spark plugs due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a 3-step process which the first step was an oil change. The contact was informed to bring the vehicle back after 1,000 miles however, at 200 miles the oil level was below the normal level. The contact stated that her husband checked the oil level and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer was awaiting approval from the manufacturer for another oil change and to apply a sealant to the oil pan which was the second step. The contact stated that step three was to replace the engine. The contact stated that the manufacturer denied the second step. The manufacturer was not contacted by the vehicle owner. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The manufacturer was contacted by the owner and they stated there was no recourse and sent a survey via email.
RECALL ON VEHICLE. ON MARCH 9, 2021, THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A CONCERNING NOISE SO WE IMMEDIATELY SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IT LOOKED AT BY HATCHETT HYUNDAI. THE SOONEST THEY COULD GET IT IN WAS MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021. HOWEVER, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021, THE ENGINE MADE A TERRIFYING NOISE AND STOPPED DRIVING (ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD) WHICH WE HAVE RECORDED. WE PAID TO HAVE IT TOWED TO HATCHETT HYUNDAI. [XXX] WAS ABLE TO HEAR THE ENGINE AND WHAT IT WAS DOING AND IT WAS IN LINE WITH THE RECALL. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021, OUR SPECIALIST [XXX] CONFIRMED THAT IT IS IN LINE WITH THE RECALL AND IS REQUESTING THAT THE ENGINE BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE BLEW WHILE IT WAS BEING LOOKED AT. THE ONLY CONCERN WAS THAT IT HAS A SALVAGE TITLE. I SAID I UNDERSTAND BUT THAT SALVAGE TITLE IS DUE TO COSMETIC DAMAGES AND THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE AND THERE SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN AS THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD AND I HAVE OWNED IT FOR 4 OUT OF THE 5 YEARS AND MAINTAINED IT THE ENTIRE TIME. [XXX] AND [XXX] (THE MANAGER) AGREED AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE WHY IT WOULD GET DENIED AND AGREED THAT IT SHOULD BE REPLACED. THIS WAS ON MARCH 19, 2021 WHEN I SPOKE TO [XXX] AND [XXX] BOTH. [XXX] ALSO SPOKE WITH [XXX] ON MARCH 19, 2021 IN GREATER DETAIL. ON MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 AT 8:56 A.M. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM [XXX] APOLOGIZING AND SAYING THAT THEY DENIED THE REQUEST. I SPOKE WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AM WAITING FOR A CALL FROM THE ESCALATIONS TEAM. THIS IS NOT OK. THE ENGINE SHOULD BE REPLACED WHICH THE TECHNICIANS AGREE AND SAID THEMSELVES. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
MAY 7, 2021 AROUND 5PM I ENTERED THE HIGHWAY @ DORSET RD AND I-270 DRIVING SOUTH ON I-270 @ 60MPH WHEN THE SUNROOF DEFLECTOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND STARTED TO BLOW IN THE WIND AND NEXT I HEAR THE SUNROOF GLASS RATTLING AFRAID IT WOULD FLY OF AND HIT A CAR BEHIND ME, I HIT THE CLOSE BUTTON FOR THE ROOF. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION I OPEN THE ROOF TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, NOTICING THE SUNROOF DEFLECTOR IS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE, BUT IS MADE ONTO THE TRACK THAT MOVES WITH THE GLASS PANEL, I HELD THE DEFLECTOR DOWN WITH MY HAND AND TRIED MY BEST TO GET THE GLASS PANELS TO CLOSE FLAT. ON MY DRIVE BACK HOME NOW ALL I CAN HEAR IS THE GLASS PANELS RATTLING CONTINUALLY, THIS IS A SCARY FEELING BEING THE ENTIRE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE IS GLASS AND WHAT IF THE WIND BLOWS THE PANELS OF AND CAUSE SOMEONE BEHIND ME ON THE HIGHWAY TO GET HURT OR IF THE GLASS RATTLING CAUSES IT TO SHATTER AND BREAK ON ME WHILE DRIVING THIS WOULD BE A CONCERN ALSO FOR A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. WHY WOULD A SMALL DEFLECTOR BE ATTACHED TO THE ACTUAL TRACK AND NOW THIS HAS CAUSED SERIOUS CONCERN FOR THE SUNROOF STRUCTURE OR SHALL I SAY THE ENTIRE ROOF OF THE SONATA. NEVER HAD A SUNROOF CONCERN WITH MY TIBURON SUNROOF, NOW RETHINKING MY LOVE FOR HYUNDAI'S. MILEAGE IS JUST 21 THOUSAND
WHILE DRIVING CAR LOSES POWER, FOOT IS ON THE GAS CAR WILL NOT MOVE. THEN JERKS. CAR IS IN REVERSE AND IT STILL MOVES FORWARD
My blinker switch that has the light controls on it as well is not working properly! The lights would be set to Auto, and it started randomly switching while driving at night or day on and off, at night when it's dark it just would randomly shut off and sometimes I wouldn't realize until someone lets me know. It could be very dangerous as other people may not see me if my lights are shut off without me knowing it. It sometimes flickers on and off as well, when I use the blinker stick to turn lanes. So something is wrong with the stick as when it's touched that's when it would flicker.
My oil seems to be consumed really quickly! I get a full synthetic oil change and then my engine sounds strange and check the oil and there's no more oil in there! This is after less than 1,000 miles after the oil change! It's very expensive that every few months I need to go and get a new oil change, it's supposed to be every 6 months or after 5,000-7,500 miles with full synthetic but it only last about 700 miles before it starts to start to disappear! I'm scared it will cause my engine to get ruined and make a fire! This has been going on formore than 2 years now.
I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY WITHIN A MONTH OF GETTING THE CAR, THEN AGAIN 6 MONTHS LATER. THE RADIO AND BACK UP CAMERA WENT OUT AFTER A YEAR OF HAVING IT. THE HEADLIGHTS KEPT GOING OUT, AND EVENTUALLY THE WIRING STARTED BURNING. BATTERY WENT OUT AGAIN ALONG WITH THE ALTERNATOR NOW. MID DRIVE THE LIGHTS WOULD CUT OFF, SPEED THERMOMETER WOULD BE OFF BY 15, AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL.
ENGINE SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SYMPTOMS PERFECTLY MATCH THOSE DETAILED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V746. HYUNDAI HAD PREVIOUSLY INFORMED ME TO "WAIT" UNTIL THEY WERE READY TO PERFORM THE RECALL. NOW THAT THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, THEY ARE INFORMED ME THAT "I'M ON MY OWN".
I NOTICED A RECALL FOR PREMATURE ENGINE DAMAGE FOR SOME HYUNDAI MODELS. I HAVE A 2016 SONATA THAT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME WARNING SIGNS. ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISES FROM THE ENGINE AND THE OIL LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AFTER ADDING OIL WITHIN A FEW WEEKS. I'VE ALSO NOTICED A BURNING SMELL FROM TIME TO TIME. THE ENGINE LIGHT IS NOT ON. BEFORE THE KNOCKING NOISE BEGAN I WOULD NOTICE HESITATION IN ACCELERATION EVERY NOW AND THEN BUT IT WASN'T CONSTANT. THE KNOCKING NOISE IS DURING DRIVING AND EVEN MORE SO WHEN TURNING. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR MAINTENANCE WHEN NEEDED BUT THIS HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND I AM UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHY. ON THE RECALL LIST IS THE 2016 SONATA HYBRID BUT WITH MY SONATA BEING OF THE SAME YEAR I AM SURE IT SHOULD ALSO BE ON THE RECALL LIST SINCE THE ISSUES ARE IDENTICAL.
MY CAR IS PART OF HYUNDAI RECALL NUMBER 198. THEY SENT THE LETTERS OUT IN JANUARY STATING THERE IS NO REMEDY YET. MY ENGINE WAS AFFECTED BUY THIS AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I'VE BEEN WITHOUT MY CAR FOR SIX WEEKS NOW. I MAKE SEVERAL CALLS TO THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS NUMBER. I HAVE BEEN TOLD TWICE THAT A CASE MANAGER WILL CALL ME, I STILL HAVE NOT BEEN CALLED. NO ONE IS OFFERING AN ESTIMATED DATE ON THE REMEDY. NO ONE IS OFFERING A RENTAL CAR UNTIL THERE IS A REMEDY.
THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THE 'CHECK BSD SYSTEM' ALARMED. FIRST TIME WAS ALMOST A YEAR AGO, AND THE DEALER CHANGE SOME SENSORS (CHARGE ME FOR IT). NOW ON 02/06/2021 WHEN I STARTED MY CAR IN THE MORNING AND THE MESSAGE ERROR APPEARS AGAIN. STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO GRANT ME AN APPOINTMENT.
RETURNED HOME FROM TRAVEL TO FIND ANTENNA COVER WAS MISSING. COVER WAS ATTACHED PRIOR TO THIS DRIVE. COVER LIKELY FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING. WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE. ROUGHLY 15 MILES WERE DRIVEN DURING THIS TRIP.
Engine is burning the oil quickly. Hyundai dealer performed oil consumption test and found that engine is burning the oil quickly and I need to add 1-quarter at every 750 miles. Dealer told me if you are 1st owner than Hyundai will replace the engine but i am second owner i won't eligible for engine replacement. Due to this problem, oil get on the spark plug and car is vibrating a lot and I feel it very dangerous. I have check online and many people have this issue. I would appreciate it if you could help me here.
ENGINE OIL IS NOT LEAKING BUT MY CAR KEEPS NEEDING OIL AND THE LIGHT THAT SHOULD BE NOTIFYING ME THAT CAR NEEDS OIL IS NOT NOTIFYING ME. I GOT OIL CHANGED JANUARY 11 CHECKED CAR IN A WEEK I HAD NO OIL AT ALL, CHECKED TODAY NO OIL AGAIN, WHAT DO I DO, THIS IS NOT COOL AT ALL I'M STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS VEHICLE.
I GOT THE OIL CHANGED ON MY 2016 SONATA. THE MECHANIC THAT CHANGED MY OIL TOLD ME THE ENGINE WAS LOW ON OIL WHEN HE CHANGED THE OIL. A WEEK LATER I CHECKED THE OIL TO MAKE SURE THE OIL LEVEL WAS GOOD STILL. I HAD TO ADD THREE QUARTS OF OIL TO THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT WEEK MY WIFE COMPLAINED ABOUT A WEIRD SMELL COMING FROM THE CAR. I CHECKED THE OIL AGAIN AND THE ENGINE OIL WAS LOW AGAIN. I ADDED THREE QUARTS OF OIL ONCE AGAIN. THE SONATA IS DRIVEN IN THE CITY WITH ALOT OF STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. NOT ONE TIME DID THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON TO WARN US OF LOW OIL. ADDITIONALLY, WE NEVER OBSERVED ANY OIL SPOTS IN THE DRIVEWAY FROM LEAKING OIL. NOW WE CONTINUE TO SMELL THE WEIRD ODOR AND I HAVE TO ADD OIL TO THE CAR EVERY WEEK. NO VISUAL OIL LEAK IS SEEN AND THE DRIVEWAY DOES NOT SHOW SIGNS OF A LEAK.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the ABS, traction control, and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where she was informed that the diagnostic test indicated that the rear wheels were moving at over 200 KM/H while the vehicle was idle. The dealer also diagnosed that the ABS had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.