2013 Hyundai Sonata: broken coil spring

Filed Sep 13, 2022 · Suspension · NJ

While driving the vehicle at approx 10 mph the coil spring on the front driver side strut broke causing the spring to slide down over the strut and immediately hit the tire causing noise and vibration. Unable to drive and had to be towed. Hyundai dealer diagnosed problem, admitted it's a common problem with sonatas and cost to repair $1,300.

Filed Aug 3, 2022 · Steering, Suspension · IL

My 2013 Hyundai Sonata Gt was a part of the Class action lawsuit in which the engine was replace. Within a year, I've had the vehicle checked and serviced at two different auto repairs shops for an extremely rough ride, loud rumbling-thumping and also a squeaking noise. The vehicle still drifts after having two separate wheel alignments. The steering wheel rattles and shakes with the slightest bump in the road. It feels like the underneath is falling apart and I'm going to lose control of the vehicle. With the sounds it makes and how it drives, it feels like I'm now driving a military tank instead of a car. I've spent over $2,000 for replacement-repairs of the: Tie Rods, U-Joints, Bushing, Brakes, two alignments and four new tires. I called the Ofallon IL Hyundai dealer who said there were no recalls or warranty left on these parts. After not getting any assistance from Auffenberg Hyundai, I researched online and found hundreds of complaints involving the suspension, Steering coupler, defective coil springs puncturing tires and causing motor vehicle accidents and serious injury. There were no warning messages prior to any of these symptoms. I feel that these mentioned parts contribute to maintaining control of the vehicle. I'm sure this could lead to a serious accident which could cause fatalities to eveyone involved! .........

Filed Oct 4, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · OR

Urgent. 1) defective engine per hyundai's admission. I will not accept a software 'bandaid' approach to patch to my main ECM to resolve this problem. I did go in to sheppard motors to get this bandaid applied to my car. This is a bandaid, and shame on hyundai. My engine is warrantied through july 2023. I've been around. 2) my car is brand new, with only 27,400 miles on her 3) the latest recall on both the low and high pressure fuel line/ hoses etc. Should I wait for a fire here? Please look up all of the recalls and extended warranties on my vehicle. Unacceptable to me. I believe that no quality control whatsoever was practiced and applied on the factory production lines. Hyundai focus -- big money. Pressuring factory workers to put in any part they can find. I have some stories here about the audio system on my car that will absolutely blow your collective minds. I've been around. 4) hyundai long since sent me extended warranties on a) the entire engine b) brake pedal stopper c) front coil springs d) seat belt tensioners (drivers tensioner was already replaced, and yet, it still does not retract completely when exiting the vehicle pray tell, what gives hyundai? New car here. My greatest concerns about this new car that I paid for in cash -- and was defrauded in that process as well -- I could have bought a honda for much less, and never have any problems. I am rather frustrated here and pray for government advocacy and intervention. Thank you so very much. #1 I need a brand new motor, the whole motor, which has been thoroughly quality control tested and proven, and which has been completely tested. My motor is very, very noisy. So, do I wait for the rod bearings to fail completely and stall out my car, causing a fatal crash? #2 I need both my low and high pressure fuel lines and hoses, etc. Replaced

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Suspension, Wheels · 116,000 miles · OH

While parked at the airport for 2 weeks, the right front suspension coil broke. I noticed the problem when I attempted to leave the parking lot and heard a horrendous metal scraping noise. Upon stopping the car and inspecting, I could see the coil spring hanging down. It scraped up the sidewall of the tire in just the short time to drive across the parking lot to where there was more light.

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Suspension · 39,623 miles · MO

I received a letter from hyundai extending the warranty for the front coil springs for 2011-2014 sonatas as well as 2012-2016 elantras; note they did not refer to it as a "recall" and there is no date on the letter. I followed the instructions on how to file a claim if I had already repaired my vehicle. I submitted the document per their website and since then they have repeatedly requested additional information to delay payment for a "known defective item". Initial document submitted "paid in full" invoice showing mileage of 39,623 at time of repair. Additional documents submitted; copy of bank statement & front of check showing payment cleared and current mileage 6 months later. They also wanted proof of registration which is not relevant. Today 6/20/19 they requested I provide a copy of the "back of the check" again which is not relevant with the documents I have provided. This is a deliberate attempt to avoid their responsibility for a "known defect". How many other consumers are being forced to jump throuh hoops and how many have made the repairs and no longer own their vehicles and not being reimbursed for paid repairs. How many crashes occurred as a result of a broken spring or tires destroyed? What about personal injuries? I believe the ntsb should request specifics from hyundai and feel free to use my name. If needed I have copies and emails of my contact with hyundai. (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 31, 2019 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · NJ

Right front suspension spring broke and caused a blow out of the right front tire, at highway speeds. The car had about 40,000 miles on it

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Suspension · 105,209 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, the contact was advised that the front passenger side coil spring fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,209.

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Suspension · 43,600 miles · NJ

Drivers side coil spring broke from corrosion. See photo noticed at 43,600 miles, not sure how long it was broken.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Suspension · 31,500 miles · OH

Left front spring broken

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Suspension · 89,000 miles · WI

The coil spring on the front driver side strut broke causing the spring to slide down over the strut and immediately striking the driver side front tire while traveling at highway speed 55mph. The front tire was cut completely off of the wheel on the inside making steering very difficult.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Suspension · 75,000 miles · OH

Driver side coil spring rusted through and broke and must be replaced as well as the other side for safety sake.

Filed Jun 3, 2018 · Suspension · 43,500 miles · PA

Front passenger side coil spring broke, but luckily didn't puncture the tire. Local street, while driving.