Structure Problems of Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 1,025 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (540 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame and members (169 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Hyundai Sonata

The Body problem

The vehicle: "I have a 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata with massive underbody rust. " the failed fix: "service campaign 946 was completed on this car in 2017, but it did not work. The rust is now worse.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel started to turn left and right independently and the traction control and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

I looked up under the hood, it start rusting in frame in driver side. I checked other 2020 Sonata from dealership and those car are even worst. Those car rusting driver and passenger side too   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, an inspection revealed that the rear frame of the vehicle, located near the passenger’s side, was severely corroded. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear passenger’s and rear driver's side doors were leaking.   Read details...




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