My front and passenger driver's side doors have had the locking mechanism/actuator cables detach and break. Requiring me to have a mechanic forcefully open the doors and then replace the internal locking assembly and cables at a cost of over $800 per door. One door cable broke in the summer of 2019 and the second door, the drivers door, just broke this friday 2/21/2020. This is a huge safety hazard and is known to happen in this vehicle after warranty is out. If this happened without someone knowing they wouldn't be able to open their door. I work with uber and lyft as a second job as well and cannot have this type of mechanical issue.
2013 Hyundai Sonata electrical complaints
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I was changing to the left lane I used the turn indicator and it would not release it stayed blinking as I continued driving and to discontinue the blinking. This has happened several turns (left or right) I have to sometimes use the indicator of high beam to discontinue the blinking. I have also noticed that when I used the inside dash board lamp the left headlight blew out only the right headlight has lit up using the remote unlock.
Ok I'm am seriously going to start looking into filing a class action against hyundai. For the 6-7th time my brake lights are melting and burning out. At this point it's become a safety issue driving around at night or early morning with no brake lights. How has this not been resolved by now? The cost of repairs is too much for the issue to not even being resolved. Almost every hyundai I see has brake lights out and people are constantly telling me my lights are out. Even police note hyundai drivers have a constant issue with this. There needs to be a recall now!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds without warning the vehicle loss motive power. The vehicle was towed to (nissani bros. Nissan 5750 mesmer ave a, culver city, ca 90230 (310) 313-3400) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power relay assembly sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. While performing a search for recalls the contact became aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) which was a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay a portion of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 151,894.
Both headlights and break lights continue going out. First time I replaced the break lights, they had melted to the unit. I have had both headlights go out at the same time on two separate occasions. I have replaced the alternator twice now and it is looking like I will have to replace it again soon, headlights are getting dull (it's hard to see, and my brights won't click on (it is not the blinker column)), the battery has been replaced when the alternator was replaced as well. This is getting expensive. The dealership told me it was the blinker column when it was actually the alternator. Replacing the lights have been happening for years, the alternator problem started last year, so within 2 months of replacing it the first time, it went out again, and now 5 months later, it is needing to the be replaced again. It appears that it is perhaps an electrically issue since lights, battery, and alternator are going out.
My vehicle has just gotten to the point where some days it'll start right up and then the next day it won't do anything upon hitting the the push to start, other than giving off a click from the engine compartment, but I was told it could be a wiring problem because my first guess was the problem but I had all that tested and it wasn't the battery. I can drive it to work that morning but once I get ready to clock out the evening it won't start.
I feel like I'm investing more money into this vehicle than I should. You guys know that these hyundai sonata 2013+ has electrical issue and should have a recall to be fixed. My horn doesn't work and my tail lights are melting after I just payed to get them fixed. This is a safety hazard !!!!!!! You guys need to get this right , it doesn't take more than 24hrs to do a investigation and approve the recalls for people to get their cars fixed , I will never buy a hyundai again.
Tail lights and head lights melted. Replaced the bulbs multiple times and burnt out/melted. The most recent time I took my 2013 hyundai sonata in to get serviced I was told I need to replace all of the light assemblies since they all melted and that was the only fix. They told me nothing was wrong with the wiring/electric but it seems odd for all of the lights to melt even after being replaced from after melting in the past. They told me at the dealership that this was a very common problem with the sonata but there was no recalls out for it so the only thing they could do is replace the light assemblies again.
Driving car it just died no dash lights came on tried to charge start it did not work replaced battery soon as car tried to start smoke everywhere smell of burning wires
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While driving on an exit ramp, the vehicle lost power and the check engine indicator flashed. The contact was able to steer the vehicle and coast to the side of the road. After waiting for ten minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle, but it shut off four times before he reached his destination. The vehicle was taken to sheehy hyundai of waldorf (2910 crain highway, waldorf, md 20601, (301) 812-3318) where it was kept for a month and the battery was replaced. The contact was able to get a loaner vehicle after much hassling. The failure recurred four weeks later and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
My lights have been continually blowing for well over a year almost 2.every 2 or so months I ve had to replace them.dealer said they couldnt do anything im still replacing bulbs.tje control arm on the passenger side gabe me problems .was tlod warranty was out jad to pay for repairs.was drivi.g the car it just qyot on me and started smoking .would not crank.took to auto shop said it was hje motor
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, the driver's side tail light was inoperable. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear driver's side tail light wiring harness was faulty, melted, and deformed due to overheating. The vehicle was taken to terry lee hyundai and the wiring harness was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 16214958. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Steering began rattling inside while turning - we repaired - 2 days later drove to tn visiting relatives, while coming back to ga car began making a warning sound and all the lights came on the dashboard steering started locking up powered down and stopped. Hasn't ran since
Drive side brake light continues to go out no matter how many times the bulb is replaced. I've been stopped by other motorists and police officers advising that my light is out. This has been an on going issue apparently since I've gotten the vehicle and hyundai needs to correct it. There should be no reason why I should have to fear for my safety
I have had to repeatedly replace the headlights and tail lights in the car. I've had to work in an extra $28-$52 for lights and always keep a spare. I notice many other similar sonata's with blown lights.
My rear passenger tail light keeps shorting out. Ive replaced the bulb half a dozen times now. Ive even replaced the tail lamp housing and it keeps blowing the light. This is a very common issue with these cars and the manufacturer needs to take responsibility for it and replace it under a recall. Why should I be responsible for it? Theyre the ones selling defective junk to the public. Ive had numerous problems with this car. The absolute worst car ive ever owned. Ive even had the engine replaced under recall. Totally unacceptable.
I have been replacing break/tail light bulbs for 3 years, my bulbs melt into the harness causing me to have to dig the bulb out. Right now I have glass everywhere in the tail light due to my bulb exploding. This morning I started my car and had no back running lights and no break lights, that's very inconvenient when I go to work before an auto store is open. A recall needs to happen because there's so many people dealing with this same problem. I am not sure if it's faulty wiring but the bulbs burn way to hot. This happens no matter if you barely use the lights or not, even if you are parked and lights are on and even if you are just driving. Today my light sparked, the bulb exploded and I had to cut the lights off in order to stop the sparks from causing a fire.
I have owned my 2013 hyundai sonata for 4 years and I have had to change the brake light bulbs 2- 3 times each year. In march of 2019 I spent $197 for new brake light bulbs. It is now august of 2019 and all of my lights are out, even the top light. My mechanic has confirmed that these vehicles have constant issue involving blown light bulbs. He could not find a recall on it. I have spoken with other hyundai sonata and elantra owners and they are having the same issue.
"takata recall" when putting the car in park the key is stuck in the ignition and wont come out will have to drive around for a couple of minutes. This have happened several times
Purchased used 2013 hyundai sonata hybrid on 1/18/2019. On 5/22/19 had oil changed & requested diagnostic due to accelerator issues and hitting high speed bump. Same issue occurred along with car not starting on 5/28 and brought car to dealer on 5/29/19. Dealer could not repeat issue but replaced batteries in both key fobs. Drove car to ct (from nc) on 7/12/19. Car was fine except the A/C was not cooling well. Turned car off & let sit for 10 mins. It was better. On 7/18/19 my 17 yo was in motion on busy interstate 91 south in ct. Car decelerated & alarms rang out. A warning advised "hybrid battery failure" & "safely pull over". She was able to drive to the side. Highway safety patrol came & advised her to start car again. Lights came on but engine would not. Had car towed to lia hyundai in enfield, ct. Called 7/19, left message rtc. I asked for manager who advised the same & said he would have to run a diagnostic to see what was wrong. I called hyundai motor america & got a ticket number. Was told that if it was the battery they "may be willing to pay and may be willing to tow car back to nc once completed" again if approved. Need tech to submit a work order req and special tow request if prior authorization was approved. On 7/22 a diagnostic was ran & sent to hma showing hybrid battery needs to be replaced. I called hma & was given a national team ticket. Service manager rich called on 7/29 advising hyundai is requiring more tests & wants pictures. He called back to advise that hyundai is now telling him to just replace the safety plug & relay switch. Advised hyundai would pay 60% and we would need to pay 40%. Cost was $1000 but part needed to be ordered. Can't guarantee that it will work. I spoke to nicolette on 7/29. Was told they would only pay the 60% as a good will gesture. Car purchased in january 2019 at 96610 miles & only drove till 104513.
Takata recall, I've been experiencing brakes, my steering wheel shakes when I brake, and the exterior lights my tail lights are going off and on. All these issues were from january of 2019 current date july 27, 2019. I have taken my vehicle to the dealership and mavis tire. I got a new axle, brakes, routers, new tail lights nothing is working. It's been long overdue. Hyundai dealer wants a total of $1700 to fix. I refuse when I verbal told them there are complaint from all vehicle owners that had the same module vehicle as me. I looked and there is no recall on these issues. I told them I have three little kids and I don't feel safe driving my car anywhere because of these issues. Hyundai refuse to help!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the tail light bulb lights failed and were replaced several times. The vehicle was taken to pohanka hyundai (1770 ritchie station ct, capitol heights, md 20743, (301) 899-0480) where it was diagnosed that there was a wiring issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Starting intermitently. Starting procedure is to engage brake and then press - engine sart stop button. Auto will then start . First incident started about two weeks ago. Took vehicle to test battery, battery was bad, replace battery. Worked fine for a week. When engine is cold or hot it will take several attempts t get it started. Progressively getting worst, more attempts to get started . Also at times getting a message on screen that says, battery discharging.
My sockets constantly melt , the connector for my starter melted and my car would not start hyundai wanted me to pay thousands to replace my wire harness when they are aware 2011-2014 have electrical issues, also my lights do not turn off I have to unhook my battery every time I get out of my car. My brake lights do not turn off while driving so nobody knows if im stopping or notand every hyundai I see seems to have the same problem. I know it is a defect that they do not want to claim. I have had my engine replaced, also my brakes go bad extremely fast due to an issue with my axles that were mysteriously replace a month before I bought the car but they wont cover me because im a second owner.
We have a 2013 hyundai sonata (VIN #[xxx]). This vehicle has had problems with the cruise control and other functions controlled from the steering wheel for many years. The clock spring was replaced while under warranty and again in january 2019. The same issues that LED to the clock spring replacement recurred two months after the latest replacement. An extended warranty for the clock spring for 2011-2013 sonatas was issued in 2017. This extended warranty covers sonatas with an sop before june 20, 2012. Our car was purchased in late september 2012 and is not covered by the extended warranty. Given the recurrent issues we have had, we a are asking that our vehicle be covered by the extended warranty. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When I push the start button the engine just clicks and the lights on the dashboard flicker on and off like it wants to start but won't. The car is parked
Takata recall my motor driven power steering assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight clicking and thus sound and also makes it hard to steer at times, while turning the wheel.
Back up camera flickers and goes to a blue screen
I started my car warm it up and start driving a few miles the car just stopped in the middle of a highway, glad I was able to drive it to the side of a road. Now the vehicle isn't starting at all, when I checked the engine bay there was smoke coming out and it smelled like burned plastic.
My sonata 2013 gls when driving suddenly the low and hight lights started flickering many times. When the car is parked en engine turned off the brake lights stayed on,then the bulb burnt and melted . The dealer said I have to replace the whole tail back light because the melt.
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