Hyundai Sonata Reviews

Purchased a 2017 Hyundai 2/20. Several months ago there was a hailstorm. Afterward numerous large chips of paint were missing. Found out it was a manufacturing defect in paint. Hyundai only wanted to pay 80% of 2 panels. There were 3 panels with large paint chips and I noticed many small ones starting to form. When calling Hyundai they told me I would have to give up that "good will" offering and resubmit with the 3 panels and chances are I would get nothing! I also had to have the paint job done at that dealer. My cost to do 2 panels was almost $400. My cost for the 3rd panel around $900 to $1,000. Plus when the other panels start chipping another $900 to $1,000 per panel! That is outrageous for a 2017 vehicle. Sold the car and will not purchase another vehicle from Hyundai or its subsidiaries.

Motor went out and was under warranty. It's been in the shop for over a year. Finally Hyundai decided after two failed motors that they would buy our car back. The offer came in and they would buy our car back once we paid them $1,000. Now that's not. They would buy our car. Once we paid him $1,000 we had to pay them $1,000 and they would take our car back. This was a recall on a motor. We own the car and they wanted us to pay them to buy it back. Absolutely ridiculous. Will never ever buy another Hyundai as we still fight to get our car back just as it was when we took it in one year ago. Still sitting in the service shop. Waiting for a motor.

2013 Knock Sensor and Engine recall. Engine light started flashing. Low acceleration. 97000 miles, warranty extended, Hyundai backed up 1 month to get appt. Tear Engine down. If bad replace. ETA MONTHS.

I'll start by saying I have been a loyal customer of Hyundai for many years. This is my second Hyundai vehicle and I was quite happy with it until last year, when the paint on my vehicle started peeling unexpectedly. After some research, I learned that it's a known issue which would typically result in a recall (but did not). The dealership I work through filed a claim with Hyundai on my behalf which was denied. Paint continued peeling in the same spot as well as in new areas. At this rate, my car will look like a military vehicle thanks to the camouflage effect of the peeling paint, which continues spreading and popping up all over the car.

2nd Owner of a 2016 Hyundai Sonata and since day one, I noticed the massive amounts of oil the vehicle consumed. I have tried to contact the dealer who I purchased the vehicle from and they will not help because they are a KIA dealership and they only service KIA vehicles, so they referred me to a Hyundai dealership. Since then I have done several oil consumption tests and all of them deemed the vehicle consuming large amounts of oil. When I finally scheduled a oil consumption test with World Hyundai, on my way to do the test the vehicle seized while driving! (Ironic) Soon as I get to the dealership (stealer ship) they tell me they cannot help unless it is covered by Warranty. To be covered by warranty it specifically states to test rod bearing failure, which the dealership refused to do unless I changed the spark plugs. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!

Shout out to the guys at South Point Hyundai service department. Stopped by without an appointment to get help getting my car key dislodged from the ignition. The guys teamed up, jumped in and resolved the issue in minutes. They were super kind, very knowledgeable and sensitive to my situation. Personable and courteous! Double Five Stars. ⭐️

I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. I bought this at a dealership and have had nothing but issues! Recently my car broke down randomly no check engine lights nothing. I’ve gotten oil changes for the past year every other month and no one could tell me the issue. It ended up being a recall issue and Hyundai has had my car 3 weeks and pretty much told me go screw myself oh well. No help with a rental, no resolution and no care for the work I’ve missed or the fact that this car is garbage. Do not buy.

My daughter bought a 2011 Hyundai Sonata in 2017 as a 16 year old. At age 20 the car had 98,000 mi and is just about 10 years old. Because she is a second owner, she doesn’t get to use the 10 year, 100,000 mi warranty but we heard that within the recall timeframe they do sometimes help customers. This is not the case for us. My daughter did take care of her car but not at the dealerships because they are too expensive. She did not know of the engine recall.

My 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been burning oil since it hit 120,000 miles. Hyundai had sent a few letters explaining that this is a known problem in their Sonata's from 2011-2014. I did the Oil Consumption Test as per the requirements in order to possibly have the motor replaced. They proceeded to tell my dealership that it is not covered because the car is over 100,000 miles. I had a case worker with Hyundai tell me that if there is an internal problem with the car they will replace the motor. They are saying that it is normal wear and tear. I have never had a car burn oil as this one does and it's progressively getting worse. The car burns 3 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. Obviously it is an internal problem if it is burning oil. Either that or they lie about how good their cars are and that they don't last more than 120,000 miles.

I have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and loved it. In 2018 the car started periodically stalling out, all lights on dashboard came on, and this annoying alarm starts beeping. My dash reads "Hybrid Check System warning" and it told me to pull over. It would usually start after 10 or 15 minutes and I wouldn't have that problems for months down the road again. I took it to the dealership in Longview, Tx and of course they never could find anything. I even recorded it one time with my phone and when I went to show them they didn't seem interested.

Hyundai refused to cover seized motor on 2011 Hyundai Sonata due to me not performing the knock sensor upgrade despite being informed by MULTIPLE Hyundai customer care representatives that the upgrade notification was never mailed to me. Was mailed to previous owner!! Hyundai was found at fault for producing a defective vehicle which just so happened to be one that I owned and in a effort to put a band aid on their defective motors they required that the knock sensor be installed for the motor to be covered. Would have been incredibly nice to know this Hyundai! Oh but the previous owned was notified so claim denied. Completely ignorant! Will never consider purchasing another Hyundai and I will make sure to tell my experience to anyone and everyone who will listen.

It took me six months to get title to the car after I purchased it when the lease is up. I still do not have the bill of sale for the car. The customer service is terrible and rude. They keep on lying that they sent it out but I still do not have it.

In 2018, I purchased a brand new Hyundai Sonata for my 16 year old daughter. I felt that she could have the car at least till she graduated college with the Hyundai 5 Year/60K Mile warranty. What could go wrong? About 19 months after owning the car, the antenna fin cover on the roof and the front Hyundai grill emblem "H" came off while washing the car. By the way, I have a yearly car wash subscription with a local car wash business so the car gets washed at least twice a week. Anyway, I was able to recover the the fin cover but not the front emblem.

I received a promotional advertisement in the mail offering to pay off the remaining 7 payments on our 2013 Sonata lease if I lease a new Hyundai. We visited the dealership and signed a new lease agreement for a 2015 Sonata. The dealership did pay off the remaining 7 payments but now Hyundai finance is coming after me for breaking the lease early and owing the difference between ADJUSTED Lease Balance $18,347.30 less REALIZED value $13,500 leaving us a balance of $2794. We were never told about this balance until 10/8 and feel we are being defrauded by Hyundai corporate.

The engine of the car broke without any warning. It only had 130000. Apparently they have engine recalls 2011 Sonata but didn't want to help me. I'm very disappointed. Think about buying Hyundai. Never buying Hyundai again.

It won't start, stranded me in Tennessee. Left for dead on Tennessee and told to find own way home with 97 year old grandmother. No one will help me. I have begged and cried and pleaded. Does anyone know who can help me?

Roadside service not honored. Engine failed. Had to purchase Roadside service. Reprogrammed motor and Justin of service stated 50 50 chance of motor failing again. I am driving an unsafe 2016 Hyundai Sonata. Justin at service said he would call me Monday July 12 because the big wings would be in the office. I called him and received voice mail. He has not called me back. I still have no resolution to Roadside service or unsafe car. Please help.

Purchased a brand new 2013 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T with 13 miles on the odometer. At 4,000 miles, the oil light and check engine light illuminated. Took the car into the Hyundai dealership for its first oil & filter change. Service dept. said to keep an eye on the oil and check engine light as they could not duplicate the issue. At approx. 5,000 miles the lights came on again. I took the car to the Hyundai dealer and they kept it for 2 days. Upon picking the car up the service department said they could not duplicate the issue and the car is OK. At 8,000 miles the light issues re-appeared and I took the car in for an oil & filter service and left the car there for 2 days. The service dept. said they could not duplicate the issue and the car is OK. At approx. 12,000 miles the same light issues re-appeared and the dealer changed oil & filter and ran some tests. They assured me nothing was wrong.

MY Hyundai Sonata 2013 has Engine problem KM 119600 only, Hyundai Canada not taking any responsibility, I visited Hyundai Dealership more than five time. Sorry to say dealership not ready to fix the engine problem. I complained to the head office Hyundai Canada, No one taking any responsibility!! Please let me know how to complain? You will find problem after few years and Hyundai company will not take any responsibility. I spent 35000/- for purchasing this car. I am really disappointed!!!

I purchased a 2015 Hyundai Sonata with 10 miles on the odometer. It was a great car for 39,119 miles, then came the engine problems. I first noticed a metallic rattle coming from the engine at around 4000 RPM. I took it to the dealership. They noticed that the car was a quart and a half low on oil and found metal shavings on the dipstick...on a 39,000 mile car. They started an oil consumption test, and of course they tried to blow me off. Once getting the car back back from the dealer (RaySkillman Hyundai west in Indianapolis IN.) I found that they had overfill the oil by a quart and a half, the exact amount that it burned. I went back and let them have it, when I got home, I noticed that the oil was overfilled again.

Hi, I bought my Aunt's Car an 2006 Hyundai Sonata 4 cyl with only 57.000 miles on it. A real Granny Car. I was so happy until the Engine light turn On. Also a turning left light blinking fast. My mechanic change the sensors that the code said and nothing. I decided to take it to a Hyundai dealership because their mechanics can solve the problem. Almost a month and the car hasn't been repaired. Then they call saying that the repair cost $2.700 when in Kelly Blue Book the car cost $2.300. Freaking disappointment with Hyundai! It's August 1, 2020 and I am still waiting for my car!

I would never buy from this company again. I have a 2017 Sonata that has broke down several times and has been in the shop for over a month and they said they would take care of me and still have not satisfied my concerns. I was left stranded with my family waiting for a tow truck on the side of the road for hours. Missed hours of work getting towed and the list goes on. So I told them I would take whatever they would give me so I signed a form stating that I would be ok with $300 for the horrible experience I have had with my brand new car with under 50,000 miles and they send me an email back saying that I only get $200 now 8 months later.

I bought my 2016 Hyundai Sonata in 2017. My first year was great with my car. I take it in as required for maintenance as it has a great maintenance for life package. 2018 it began with things going wrong with the car- downshifting on the interstate from 6th to 5th gear. It took my car in 4 times in 2019 before the problem could be duplicated. It took me another 2 times before they decided to replace my transmission (dealer had my car for 42 days)- my car was 2 years old. The problem still occurs with the brand new transmission in addition to new issues (which they cannot duplicate the issue but I can each and every morning I drive my car). I have taken my car in for a few more issues this year and have now at least 3 times and issues cannot be duplicated. However when I pick my car up it duplicates the issue for me right away.

On 1/4/2020 I bought a brand new Hyundai Sonata. Very excited, it was my very first car purchase under my name. 3 months into this purchase and I feel it’s a death trap. The car just turned off and stopped while I was driving it. This happened on 4/12/2020. I didn’t give it much importance. Less than 3 weeks later it happened again. I’m driving the car and it stops out of nowhere. Now I start worrying about what’s going on with the car..luckily this happened at a shopping center parking lot and not while driving in the freeway.

I traded a 2015 Sonata in for a 2020 Sonata. The remainder of my Blue Link subscription for the 2014 was cancelled on 2/8/2020. I have called blue link 6-7 times to get my refund. I am getting nowhere. The refund was supposed to be given within 2 weeks. It is now about 6 weeks and have gotten no answers from blue link. Just apologies and told my issue would be expedited three times now. This is unbelievable. Very frustrating and unhappy. Blue link is okay. Just don’t try and get a refund.

I bought a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport. 4 years later without any warnings the Engine burned out. When I took it to the mechanic/dealer they told me that since I was just over 100k miles I was out of warranty. I was quoted $8,000 plus to replace the Engine. I was told that Hyundai cars are known for this type of Engine problem. They know about it and they don't tell you before you buy. I still owe $6,000 on the car and now they want $8,000 to fix it? Wow!!! I would NEVER recommend anybody to buy Hyundai cars, and I would NEVER buy a Hyundai car again.

I have a Hyundai Sonata 2017. It has 75,140 mile on it now. I have taken care of the car like my baby. I have mostly gone to the dealership for any form of service etc. And I have done regular oil changes. Also, I got that transmission oil change + coolant flush at the recommended mileage. BUT, recently I noticed that the engine oil level is very low (an inch below the 'Low' mark), even though it has 2000 miles remaining for the next service.. yes exactly, it is burning my engine oil and needs a full repair. So basically at this 75000 mile mark I have to get my engine re-done.

On Dec 4, 2019 we purchased the brand new Hyundai Sonata 2020. On Dec 28, 2019 the check engine light came on. On Dec 29, 2019 the car sent an email stating there was an engine control issue. Dec 30, took the car to the repair shop and was told it was an axle leaking oils and grease into the engine. That part was ordered and a few days later I was notified that the check engine light is still on.

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Are garbage, within the first 1400 miles, my check engine light came on. The Hybrid system was malfunction and heating up the overflow. The hype of 45mph highway was the biggest gimmick, the 42city also was a lie, the Hybrid system electric range was less than 5 miles electric mode, really pissed me off. Now after two years the trade in value is only $11,900 less than half of the cost of the base model. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE we got was definitely a lemon after the 4th repair we had within the first year of purchase. Hyundai denied our lemon law refund requests twice within the 1-year four repair guidelines placed me under duress, I let the defective product go, trying to continue fight against Hyundai thru my lemon holder bank is hard though.

The Sonata is a great value. I downsized from a 2016 Genesis. The features on the Sonata are equal to the Genesis. The cabin noise is louder but still not a deal breaker. The Sonata has a great interior and the seating is comfortable both front and back. This is a low maintenance vehicle.

I love the car but would not recommend the dealer. They rip you off. I hate to take my car there for service because I don't trust them. This is my fourth Sonata. Overall they are great cars. They are good in the snow - PA. Nice comfortable ride. I used to recommend Honda not anymore.

First time owning a Hyundai Sonata and it has been better than I expected. Gas mileage is still 35+ on the highway with over 107K miles. Still rides smooth and is easy to handle. The car has had no problems with the mechanics or handling. The trunk is about 16 Sq Ft and we have been able to fill it, several times, without anything being broken.

My Sonata is a great vehicle, the warranty at 100,000 miles is super, I've had 6 years and other than a sensor which was covered under the warranty, no issues. BlueLink makes me feel I have someone watching my back. My next vehicle will be Hyundai - possibly one of the new SUV's. GREAT mileage, regular week to work and back 26 mpg. Open road to another one of my offices, 1 hour trip, 32-33 mpg. Highly recommend.

Love the car. Very comfortable, great amenities, excellent safety features, economical. When you have to depend on a fast response it responds confidently. We had leased the car & then decided to buy at end of lease. Very difficult procedure; lots of things got mixed up. Trouble with license plate, title transfer, etc.

I had engine seize on me and had the entire engine replace. Thankfully they covered the entire cost due to a recall. It was a pain but, they were very helpful throughout the entire ordeal. I would recommend this company.

Because this model car was reviewed in 2006 as the best value for money and the fact that it had all the bells and whistles included at no extra charge (sun roof, heated seats, aircon, hifi speakers & cd player, and much more) --we bought one new (gasoline model) for about $24,000 (in Europe). Besides that it had timeless good looks. We just sold the car for $2,000 after using it for nearly 14 years with no servicing, & no repairs at all. The Hyundai Sonata was the most reliable & most trouble free car we have ever owned. For reasons unknown, this model was (undeservedly) never popular in Europe. But we loved it.

This is my 3rd Sonata. I find that that they cost me very little in terms of upkeep. I like all of the standard features that come with this model of car which may be considered extras on other makes. This car has always been reliable for me.

My Sonata is a very good car with lots of bang for the bucks. It drives and rides like a much more expensive car and many extras come standard. My only complaint is the upholstery fabric. It absolutely sucks up anything that contacts it!

This review is really for Lynn from Whitby, who had engine failure with her Veloster. Same thing happened to me @ 114k km (2014 Sonata), I went to Maple Hyundai (Carlos service advisor), HC replaced my engine for free, I had no extended warranty. I just had to prove I had regular oil changes done, which I did. It was a fairly easy process, no one tried to screw me over, HC must know it's a huge issue.

At 105k my steering wheel started making clunking noises, did research and knew exactly what it was. The part itself is $1.26 but I got charged for extensive labor costs. This should of been a recall, as it was a safety concern and I should not have to pay b/c Hyundai decided to use a cheap part in the steering column. They said it had an extended warranty but only up to 100k, and I was just past that.