Hyundai Sonata Reviews

I have a 2015 Hyundai Sonata and I currently still owe and the engine is gone and the dealership in my area, never should have taken the car there to begin with but that’s where I bought the lemon from, so I had the car towed, and the dealership wanted $14,000 to fix the engine and I owe 8 something on it. If I would have known that Hyundai does not value their customers and actually try to help them, I would have never bought the damn car at all.

I would not recommend buying a Hyundai to my worst enemy. They have a known motor problem with connecting rod bearings. My 2016 Sonata with 48,000 mi Is burning approximately a quart of oil every 300 to 400 mi. The car has been dealing maintained since day one with all receipts for oil changes and everything. Well I'm trying to do an oil consumption with the dealership suddenly my check engine light came on and I need new phasers on the engine and I have a valve cover leak. Hyundai will not do anything for me. Even if I was to spend all that money I'm still going to have a bad motor. Why would I do that? Do not buy Hyundai!!!!

We bought a HYUNDAI SONATA Hybrid in year 2022. We have low mileages. Before we reach the 3year milestone we have air condition problem. To drop off the car for repair, we experienced very poor communication. The car was kept in the dealership service for a week. During that period time, we have to call 3 times, texted and email in order to get an update.

One fine day Rear door locked out. Nothing can be done. When taken up to the dealership, they said there are similar concerns for this or another models. Changing the entire latch is only solution. When asked about the other doors, they said other doors can have the same problem down the line. One door repair cost is $1200. I wrote to Hyundai and they rejected any repair as warranty is over. This is ridiculous.

Bought a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, had nothing but problems since the first month we bought it. It's now 2025, they had to replace the motor and then finally said it was the Hybrid battery. We have 10,000 miles on the motor, and now they are saying it is the motor and want documentation of all our oil changes. Horrible customer service from Hyundai and the dealership.

My 2012 Hyundai Sonata's engine seized on me at 113,000 miles and change. I had it towed here and there but while I was waiting for the first tow truck I came across these articles about engine seizing and getting a free engine if the car was part of the recalls. Now mind you I never took it but for maybe one recall but I always took care of the car, oil changes, tune ups etc. Come to find out when it finally got to the dealership at Napleton in West Palm, FL they checked it for the codes for recall, and sure enough, it qualified for a new engine and I got one 2 1/2 months later.

I don’t want to say it was my first time to buy Hyundai Sonata 2015 through Carvana. The car had only 3000 miles warranty and right after the warranty ended the the engine issues started and from then every couple weeks I get engine issues and I pay literally all the money that I worked for during those weeks to repair the engine. Now the engine totally broke down at 88k miles!!!. And I can’t afford to pay for new engine and can’t pay for the financing monthly payments (there’s still like 5 years to pay it off!!!).

Hyundai as a whole should be ashamed of themselves. I have a 2017 Hyundai Sonata that has had the same issue since 50k miles. Oil gets into the combustion chamber and fouls the spark plugs. I'm currently at 101k miles and this is the 7th time the same problem has happened. SEVENTH. I took my car to Tuscaloosa Hyundai the first time this happened. They said they didn't know what was causing this. There are social media groups with 100s of people talking about this same problem. Sounds suspicious that they didn't know what was going on.

I have owned my Sonata for nearly a year and have been very pleased with the value and performance. It averages 36 to 37 mpg. And is beautifully appointed. I find the quality of materials and fit and finish to be above average. Ride and performances are very good. No serviceable problems thus far.

Do not get a hybrid machine from Hyundai - they will not honor the warranty!!!! I have a 2014 Sonata Hybrid, the hybrid battery just went on it. 2012-2016 models years are supposed to be covered under a lifetime warranty. Dealer won't honor it and when I went through their claims department, they refused it as well. This was a big selling point when we bought the car as we are high mileage drivers. They refuse to look at any documentation I have showing the warranty being lifetime stating the determination has already been made.. Before this happened I was telling everyone how great Hyundai was - no more. There will be no recommendations from me on any of their cars. I have already told people not to go the hybrid route, and after the experience I have had - they are listening!!