2010 Hyundai Sonata brakes problems

Filed May 19, 2023 · Brakes, Transmission · NY

I am contacting the federal safety agency regarding a manufacturer's failure to comply with a the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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 federal safety agency 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.

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY · crash

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.

Filed Oct 11, 2017 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed May 13, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · SC

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?>

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 19,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Brakes · 67,950 miles · MA

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.

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 39,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

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.