Hyundai Sonata premature wear problems

Filed Jan 20, 2026 · Wheels · UT

We have had issues with tires not wearing equally and tears on the inner tire/s shortly after replacing. This has happened twice so far. This has lead to air loss, severe vibration, and pulling while driving. Most recently, both back tires were losing air with one back tire having a structural issue on the inner portion of the tire making it unsafe to drive. We had just put on new tires in 1/2024 and had to replace one of those before this issue because of a tear on the inner portion. Both back tires were replaced and rotated. Severe vibration and pulling occurred. We took it in to have balancing and an alignment done only to find out that all 4 rims are bent to varying degrees on the inner lip that meets with the tire. All 4 tires were wobbling significantly during the service to balance resulting in the inability to balance the tires. As there hasn’t been any occurrence that would have caused all 4 rims to bend in the exact same place, and reading about the defects of the coating on the rims as well as other wheel related issues, we felt it necessary to file a complaint. Living in a state where there is salt put on the roads as well as salt in the snow itself, peeling and premature wear to the rims due to the lack of a safe and sufficient coating, exposes the metal to the elements and excessive salt during the winter months. This in turn weakens the metal making it susceptible to bend and sustain damage it would not otherwise sustain. We now have to replace all 4 rims to eliminate the vibration and alignment issues.

Filed Jan 16, 2025 · Engine · PA

I got a 2014 Hyundai Sonata in May of 2023. In the beginning of September 2024, I was driving down the road on a highway and a knocking sound began as well as grinding. The car then immediately lost all power which could’ve resulted in a serious accident like death or injury to me or others. I found out about the engine recall right after for the class action lawsuit for Hyundai. They told me I was good under the extended warranty. I was told that I needed to get the odometer branding fixed on the title before they would honor the recall. I did that and received the clean title in the beginning of November. The car was at a garage where they agreed that the car had premature worn engine bearings and had failed. The car went to a dealership in the beginning of November. Then I was told I needed more information like the clean title, bill of sale, and a statement. I provided all 3. After that I was told I needed to send receipts of my maintenance to the car. I also did that. I send every several documents. The dealership had told me my claim was denied due to “maintenance neglect” and “not enough maintenance documentation.” I then had the dealership reopen the claim and sent all of the prior maintenance records on the vehicle from the owner before me. I am told it is declined still for the same reason which makes no sense. I sent 35 documents to them. I was told today that they will not fix it and I was wished the best of luck. I did not have the car at the time of the recall and only had it for a year and a couple months. The car has been sitting for 4 months while I am paying insurance on it at the dealership to get the engine recall repaired.

Filed Mar 14, 2022 · Engine · FL

As I was driving to work Saturday 3/12/22, four blocks from my home my Sonata with 064,000 miles stalled. I was able to restart the engine twice after which it made a lot of noise and, according to my mechanic, locked up. The mechanic tried to rotate the motor from the crankshaft pulley bolt and no movement, locked up. We suspect the failure may be connecting rod bearings premature wear, as has caused engine damage in the Sonata Hybrid currently on Recall. How can we determine the cause of this failure, and request satisfaction from Hyundai? Thank you, [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Oct 21, 2021 · Engine · IA

Check engine light blinking and engine acting erratically. Took it to dealership they said it was a known issue with the Theta 2 engines whereas there is premature wear in the rod bearings and it requires a new engine. This engine is under recall and has a lifetime warranty on this defect. However, when the dealership contacted Hyundai to replace the engine they said because it has a salvage title they will not. The salvage title was from body damage and nothing with the engine. It is my understanding that salvage title does not negate the need to honor the recall. Can you help? The VIN is [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Mar 22, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 23,800 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the steering wheel when it was turned in either direction. In addition, all four tires were prematurely worn to the point that they may need to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The vehicle was taken to palm springs hyundai (3919 e palm canyon dr, suite a, 1-(760) 202-8888) where it currently remained for over three weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,800.

Filed Feb 26, 2016 · Engine · 25,000 miles · CT

I have been notified by hyundai motor america that my car is part of the federal safety agency campaign 15v‑568. The issue is metal debris from the manufacturing process causing premature wear and possible engine seizing. The dealer has informed me that the will evaluate the engine with a "sound" test, only, taking about 15 minutes. This being the authorized method from hyundai to this dealer. I assume that the federal safety agency has approved this method of evaluation. This method of testing will only identify those engines that have already experienced enough excess wear to cause unusual noises. This dependent on miles driven which will vary significantly among the number of vehicles effected. Metal debris blocking oil passages will not be detected by this test. Crankshaft and bearing damage due to metal debris that will be a long term problem will not be detected by this noise test. Vehicles with low mileage such as mine may not have enough damage sustained to cause any detectable noises at this time. The proper evaluation of this potential problem would consist of removing of the oil pan and inspecting for debris, disassembly of the oil pump for inspection, removal of all connecting rod bearings and inspection for metal debris or premature wear. This process would provide a more reasonable assurance that a future engine seizure would not occur. This problem represents safety uncertainty unless properly evaluated, which I do not believe is being done per your approval to this manufacturer. If possible, I would like to have a copy of your written approval to this manufacturer to use the sound test for this important safety issue. I am available to discuss this matter at any time [xxx] thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).?

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Brakes · 76,355 miles · ME

I have owned this car for the past 50000 miles and have replaced the left rear caliper 4 times, right rear caliper 2 times. The rear calipers have a problem of sticking cause the rear brake pads to prematurely wear out. It appears that the protective rubber boot will pinch on the caliper and prevent it from releasing, hyundai states this is normal. I have gone through also 4 sets of pads in the rear, and none in the front. As usual the car dealer admits to nothing, and will do nothing to help.

Filed Oct 18, 2014 · Brakes · 73,500 miles · RI

Caliper locked up on driver side rear causing rotor and pads to experience severe damage and needed to be replaced. Second time this happened. Previous incident was rear passenger side brakes in march 2013 in which all rear brake pads, rotors and that caliper needed to be replaced. This incident also caused premature wear on front brakes and those needed replacement months later. Dealer would not repair as it was out of warranty mileage.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Brakes · 54,000 miles · NJ

Premature wear and replacement was required due to a defect involving the brakes and calipers which may involve defective parts and/or premature corrosion. Brakes and calipers replaced twice in two year period. Rear brake calipers would periodically stick and grind causing brakes to smoke and give off burning smell. Car at times was unsafe to drive due to these problems.

Filed Jun 15, 2013 · Brakes · 31,300 miles · NY

Heard squealing and grinding coming from rear brakes.replaced pads and lubricated pins, now 6/2013 hear the same noise again and this time premature wear of the pads and rotors are warped and falling apart. Also lug nuts are rusted and swollen (this at 45000) just under 14000 after last replacement. I will be taking it to a certified mechanic so the dealership cannot triple charge for work and tell me it is my fault. We'll see how long this repair lasts. Also had the car in for bouncing in the front...had tires rotated and rebalanced and still does it periodically the dealer said nothing wrong with the front end.