Battery Dead problems of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Three problems related to battery dead have been reported for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2014 Sonata.

1 Battery Dead problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2023

Over past 2 years, repeat alarm & message on dashboard, says, “hybrid system warning! safety stop and do not drive. ” during attempts to back vehicle from garage, brakes grind. Seemed to be on auto-stop, trying to stop the vehicle from moving. On 01/03/22, brought car to laguna niguel Hyundai. Invoice notes “caused by history codes in ahb c2112 c1102 c1237; no codes current cleared history codes and test drove vehicle no codes or lights on at this time. ” was told history codes related to something about “voltage too high” and “accelerator switch circuit [abs switch]” and “wheel rear input signal. ” on 11/28/22, brought car to laguna niguel Hyundai to address the ‘check engine light’ that was on. Service manager said “battery was not corresponding with the engine”, something about “hecu” and how it’s needed to “check brake reservoir for fluid – so I should pump it due to air bubble inside. ” on 6/12/23, was driving more than 70mph; began losing speed, down to 0 mph. Stepping on gas did nothing. Drifted toward side of road & got alarm sound and message on dashboard, “hybrid system failure. ” terrified. No control of vehicle, 4 passengers, stranded. Towed to la quinta. Notes on Hyundai la quinta invoice: “verified customer concern scanned codes p1b25 high voltage path fault; p1b77 high voltage precharge fault; power relay assembly faluty safety plug assembly are faulty. ” notes also said battery replacement: battery failed test caused by battery failed load test. On 7/31, “hybrid warning message” returned. Alarm sound, grinding brakes – car undriveable. Towed for service. Invoice: “caused by low battery state of health 53%. Recharge battery to 100% and clear dtc and road test. ” while 7/31 work was covered under warranty, felt unsafe. Why battery health poor, when it was replaced 6 weeks before? then came 8/30. Car disabled. Alarm sound & message says, “hybrid system warning! safety stop and do not drive. ” service manager said “hydraulic power unit failure”.

2 Battery Dead problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2019

Vehicle stalls when accelerator after coming to a stop. Try giving gas it want move or it will coast very slow. After 30-60 seconds it will pickup speed. Sometimes it will not allow to reverse or go up inclines. I've shaken to two different dealerships and one mechanic shop. Was told that if car is not stalling at the time problem can't be diagnosed. I've been on major highways and this has happened which is very scary. When it started happening it would be in a rare occasion now after at least one year it is much more often. Now I'm noticing after driving it for two hours continuous the battery dies down and the ac goes out. I'll turn it off which charges the battery but does not help the stall issue. It started at around 80,000 miles I am at 120,000 now.

3 Battery Dead problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2014

Car battery goes dead,unable to start car, could happen at any time. This has happened 3 times. The dealer has no idea why. Even Hyundai corp does not have any answers. The car has been back to the dealer for days at a time with no resolution. I feel this is a safety concern because the car can leave you stranded, it is so unreliable. This is a 2014 Sonata. I see many problems on the internet for this problem with Hyundai cars. It appears to be associated with cars with "push to start".




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