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For the past 6 months I've been experiencing brake issues. It happens randomly, sometimes while I am driving (at speeds ranging from 20-65 mph) and sometimes when I am stopped at a stop sign. It even happened while I was sitting in traffic on a hill driving into yosemite valley! when it happend, the car issues a warning saying that there is a brake failure and to pull over safely. It feels as if something is dragging on the front wheels and the car stops on its own. I took it to local mechanic but they couldn't diagnose the issue and suggested I take it to Hyundai. I took it into Hyundai this weekend and the mechanic said that they were familiar with the issue and says it has something to do with the hydraulic brakes alerting the system to brake when it shouldn't be. It's going to cost me around $2500 to fix it, which is a hefty sum and unfortunately will have to come out of my wedding budget for my wedding in 6 months. It sounds like something Hyundai should take care of. This is incredibly dangerous, I could've gotten into an accident if the cars behind and around me were not paying attention when the brake failures occurred. I thought I would be okay if it happened after once or twice. But I got really scared when it happened in yosemite since there was no place to pull over so I decided to take it in.
At 91000 miles the hydraulic braking system failed. Hyundai has a 100000 mile warranty on the powertrain for this vehicle but they refused to repair the car under warranty. This is a pretty common problem and I believe that there should be a recall at least, if they are not going to cover it under warranty. Repairs are astronomically expensive. I was quoted more than 7000 dollars to fix the problem. When the problem occured, the brakes become unusable and the car had to be towed to the dealership. I think Hyundai and its dealers should be held accountable for this type of failure.
I seen my vehicle had a recall about the brake light. I seen it flashing so I thought something was wrong with my brakes I had them change my wheel barrels changed routers changed and it still make a scrubbing noise
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to respond and continued to move and idle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake sensors and throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 16052684. The contact requested reimbursement, but was denied. The failure mileage was 35,137.
- Stone Mountain, GA, USA
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My vehicle makes a clunking noise when I make a turn and accelerate simultaneously, napelton Hyundai told me it was my axel and my front brakes grind when my car settles after I brake or when I ease off the brake
Bsd issue light is on, traction control light, ABS light. Dealer said right rear hub sensor was faulty. Had this replaced and didn't fix problem. Was charged $136 just to diagnose issue but changing the righty rear sensor hub didn't fix anything. Dealer says next repairs will be almost $500. Issues with warning lights happened during normal weather and driving conditions.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise when the brake pedal was depressed. There was no warning indicator illuminated. When the brake pedal was released, the noise stopped. Crestmont Hyundai (2961 center rd, brunswick, oh 44212, (330) 225-0011) was notified of the failure and indicated that the repair was not covered by a warranty. The dealer did not mention NHTSA campaign number: 14V368000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer indicated that a follow- up response would be provided pertaining to the vehicle being serviced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was to respond to the dealer and the contact with a technical response. The approximate failure mileage was 17,500.
Vehicle was stationary when problem first occured and when I applied my foot on the foot emergency parking brake the brake light does not illuminate on the dashboard. The light flickers occasionally or does not come on at all.
This car has received regular oil change including filter changes and the engine has been flushed twice because each time the oil change miles have occurred the oil in the engine appears to be muddy. This car is only being driven to and from local city limits and only has 65,000. The car started braking down slowly with no explanation. 1st battery died constantly we put in a new battery, then the starter failed we replaced with brand new starter now the engine is completely gone. All in a matter of one month. Based on all the 1,000 complaints I have read on this particular car, all have experienced the same thing. Please this needs to be investigated
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While attempting to stop the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the braking distance was extended and the brake pedal had to be forcefully depressed. During the failure, the steering wheel and brake pedal would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front brake rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but eventually the failure recurred. The contact indicated that the front rotors and brake pads were replaced on several occasions between 39,000 and 70,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 39,000.
Left brake caliper stuck wearing out brake pad completely. Headlights so dim they don't light roadway. Windshield unusual hazy appearance causing unclear front view. All problems during any condition on road.
The car in question is the limited edition with hi tech package & accident avoidance pacakage, has been acting up & requireing updates regarding safety, sensors codes errors & failure to read & correct conditions. One of one was the brakes & front end avoidance rader/sonar equipt. Going East bound less then the road designated speed post. All of the sudden a truck across the line no lights making it almost unnoticeable. I had been driving in the sonar, rader mode it failed to work the brakes, lights where not working correctly confused and claimed error.,turn signals impact crossing one more lane still the avodiance failed to notify those inside.how ever since the spreed was slow minor damage was recorded still waiting for adjustorto review damage. I have taken in care on many occasions complianing about this same goes with the rear end safety cameras not wooking as nenned.one partys where injured yet the Sonata did get damage the other truck was old a dark redish blk color the truck was about 20-25 years however there where few street lights to view the sensors malfuntion it was confused not noticing truck driver warning of this hazard no lights...to the car, damage front grill & bumper, trims the brake system seem to need to be check as the anti lock did not come on off popperly the braking system seems to be not funtionly needs to be address thus it might of been part of the issue also the intake maniflord was making a wheening noice and the cover of the air filter not secured making the car not ide correctly...the car was in motion traveling East bound in lane 2.the car & truck hit & at that time everything came on warning errors failure stating fail engine, brakes, along with many error codes reading.take to shop problems with safelty features lane changes & a wheening noice.
On Dec, .21st, 2017 I entered a business parking lot at low speed as one would enter a parking lot and within a few feet turned right to enter an aisle between 2 rows of parked cars. At the second right I had my foot on the brake to slow but realized my car was not slowing, maybe even accelerating and then, horrified, realized my efforts to slow or stop were futile! I swerved to miss a person and fishtailed hitting a bumper of an unoccupied car. By then I was nearly T-bone to many cars on a busy street. Still not able to stop I made an abrupt turn to the right and was fortunate (yes, fortunate) to hit a retaining wall around business signs in order to stop the car. Thru these frantic very few seconds as I was trying to stop, my foot was on the brake, I couldn't pump it as one would expect to do and the vehicle seemed to be accelerating. My choice came down to hit many occupied cars on the street or turn and hit the retaining wall. Again, how fortunate it was there!! airbags didn't deploy; the car is a total loss. This is a very frightening experience. Could it be that other drivers of the Hyundai 2015 Sonata have not lived to tell what happened?
I left harrisburg to drop 3 students to state college, driving for uber on 09/29/2017.around 9:30pm in lewiston in mifflin county, we came across a short turn.I got a kind of sudden small speed. We were out of the road. I tried to stop and put the car back on the road, too late. We hit a mountain and the car was lying on his right side.thanks god nobody got hurt; just chocked and some scratches.after reading the documents my insurance company sent to me, I realized there were a recall on my car for two problems.my car used to have this small speed sometimes I didn't know why. Hyundai motors sent me a email on October 26th to let me know about the recall; too late we already got crash. I want to say that my last inspection was at Hyundai but we didn't tell me about.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While making a left turn, the rpms would increase and then idle. When shifting into drive, the motor would jerk violently. Finally, when driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the brake pedal seized. The contact had to apply excessive force to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the crain Hyundai dealer (located in North little rock, ar) where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the motor and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V359000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle warranty had expired. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 25 mph, the brakes malfunctioned and the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered whiplash, but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. An unknown Hyundai dealer in buffalo, New York was made aware of the failure and performed an inspection for a trade-in. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay to have the vehicle traded in. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While making a right turn while driving 5 mph, the steering wheel seized and the ABS indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact called the local dealer (alan vines Hyundai at 731-664-8500 located on 1639 us-45 byp, jackson, Tennessee, 38305) and was informed to schedule an appointment for diagnostic testing; however, the contact declined due to the diagnostic fee. The contact stated that she did not feel comfortable driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
I was on a city street approaching a red light, as I was coming to a stop my car's engine shut off without warning. Oil light, check engine light, and battery light were illuminated. I put my hazards on, put the car in park and attempted to re-start the car with no luck. Car did not make any turning over sounds when trying to re-start. Dashboard lights, radio, powers windows still worked. I called roadside assistance and waited in my car blocking one lane of traffic. After about 10 minutes a passerby pushed my car to the side of the road, at this time I noticed it was very hard to steer and the brakes started to lock up. I put the car in park and waited for the tow truck. While waiting I made several attempts to re-start the car. After about 30 minutes the car restarted and I was able to drive the 3 blocks home. The following morning I had the car towed to the dealership. I was told they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. They could not recreate the issue and no error codes showed up. There were also no error coeds in the log but if the engine shut down it seems like something should be in the log. I'm extremely nervous to drive thinking this can happen again in a more dire situation (like on the freeway). I see other complaints online with this same situation and am concerned for mine and my passengers' safety.
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- San Francisco, CA, USA