2010 Hyundai Sonata: won't start

9 of the 345 complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Sonata describe won't start.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 75,621
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2023
10
2022
3
2020
4
2019
6
2018
12
2017
8
2016
10
2015
31
2014
25
2013
65
2012
58
2011
126
2010
9
2009
7
2008
5
2007
5
2006
4
2005
2
2004
1
2003
6
2002
2
2001
1
2000
3
1997
1
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 3, 2020 · Engine · 77,000 miles · LA

Car has only 77,000 miles and was well maintained. On august 27, I had driven the car late afternoon, parked. Later after a couple of hours when I went to start it, it would not start, jump start did not work. Mechanic replaced the starter and still would not start. He checked the engine and told me that the engine has seized. I took it to the hyundai dealer who confirmed that engine has seized. I contacted hyundai as the complaint is similar to other car engines that seized when driven between 60,000 and 90,000 miles. Hyundai motors is not willing to fix this major issue.

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Engine · 70,000 miles · NE

While driving the car on a city street at about 35 miles an hour, it suddenly stalled. I was able to get to a side street. The car would not start. The engine is ruined and needs to be replaced. The car has had all of its maintenance/oil changes. It has had no accidents. It has 70,000 miles on it.

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · 96,000 miles · NY

My air conditioner ceased to function. A month and a half later the car ceased to start. I had to call for a tow. The air condition compressor froze the engine so that the car wouldn't start.

Filed Apr 21, 2018 · Engine · 75,621 miles · NC

Starter failed. Car was exhibiting no problems. Parked at a store. Came out and wouldn't start. Battery was not a problem. Had to have car towed. Needed a new starter at 75,621 miles. Keffer hyundai svc ctr stated they have had complaints, even issued statement to other automotive repair shops of what to look for should cars be brought to them for service (ours was). Keffer svc ctr further stated they "should probably issue recall".

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 55,200 miles · FL

Engine failed would not start in less than 55200 miles

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Engine · MO

Have seen the recall notice on sonata 2011-12. I have a 2010, manufactured in alabama. The motor went out in the car a few months ago while I was driving. It lost power and stopped. The car continues to sit in my driveway. I had the dealer inspect it before it went out because of a knocking noise. The dealer (mungenast hyundai, 649 dunn rd., st. Louis, mo) reported it was a motor problem and the only way to fix it was to replace the motor. The warranty had already expired, and I did not have $5000 to replace the motor. The motor problems did not start with the 2011 models. I hope you can look into this, and hopefully I can get my vehicle repaired. Thank you.

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · IL

My car won't start. It sounds like it tries to start then all you hear is the starter spinning. I had my vehicle towed to the nearest hyundai dealership. The service advisor at the dealership explained that the starter lever arm need to be replaced. The plastic part is known to be faulty, and hyundai refuses to perform a recall to replace the plastic part with a metal part. To make matters worse-the starter lever arm cost about $8.15 to replace however the dealership insist on charging $400 to replace the broken plastic lever arm. I am a second owner, and have 75k miles on my vehicle; therefore I do not have a warranty on the part.

Filed Nov 16, 2013 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NH

I went out to start my car and it wouldn't start. I had to call a tow truck after a jump wouldn't work. I bought the car a year and a half ago and when the driver tested the battery, it wasn't dead but it wasn't great. I replaced the battery ($95 at walmart) and the car started. For a day. The next day the car wouldn't start again, when we realized it was then the starter. I purchased and installed a new starter on the vehicle ($105 online) issue resolved. Pretty young of a car for the starter to go.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 55,122 miles · UT

Came out to work parking lot. Car would not start. Battery was failing, not dead. Replaced battery [with duralast battery (autozone - 09/19/2013) - $115]; did not resolve issue. Starter was tested and had failed. Replaced the starter [with duralast starter (autozone - 09/20/2013) - $267.11]; resolved the issue.