. On 9/16/05 after coming home from work in the evening, my hyundai 2000 sonata had a electrical fire. Luckily I was getting out of the car when everything under the hood exploded into flames. I was able to move the car away from the house. The fire department came quickly and put the fire out. The car was totaled. Before this I didn't have any electrical or engine problems.
2000 Hyundai Sonata: fire, smoke or burning smell
8 of the 276 complaints about the 2000 Hyundai Sonata describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The vehicle caught fire while parked. The consumer called the fire department to extinguished the fire. No injuries. The consumer had the vehicle towed home. Please fill in additional information.
While parking at 5 MPH vehicle caught on fire. Consumer managed to exit vehicle through the driver's side door, then had vehicle towed. But dealer was unable to resolve the problem.
Saturday ,07/19/03 I parked my huynday sonata 4doors, 4 cylinders at best buy plantation (fl) parking lot @ 1:00pm to visit my at&t wireless staffer at this store. When coming back @ 2:30pm the car had got on fire. The hood was opened by plantation fire deparment to put the fire out. Everything was burned. Total loss of vehicle.
For two days while driving smelled strong chemical fumes, after little while vehicle caught on fire. Dealer notified.
When consumer shut vehicle off, there emitted a long grunting noise. Approximately 20 minutes later the interior of the vehicle had burst into flames. The cause is unknown.
The vehicle caught fire while consumer was driving, the flames originated from the dashboard area, possible electrical problems. Ts
Vehicle had just been parked in garage when it burst into flames. Vehicle and garage burned to the ground. Insurance investigator determined cause was ignition coil that is located right below transmission fluid spout. Reported by insurance agent.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection...
- This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley
- Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list
- Subject regarding side impact air bag wire harness routing campaign
- Subject regarding ECM non-interchangeability
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: some sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter v-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles may have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which could occur if the maf (mass air flow) sensor electrical signal is interrupted as a result of engine vibration transmitted to the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
Recall number 00V259001 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Hyundai Sonata fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata?
8 of 276 owner complaints about the 2000 Hyundai Sonata (3%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Hyundai Sonata
Ball joint 28Stalling 24Airbag light 21Pulling 13Grinding brakes 12Check engine light 12No deployment 9Loss of power 6Hesitation 5Jerking 5
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