Car Stall Problems of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid owners have reported 14 problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid based on all problems reported for the Sonata Hybrid.

1 Car Stall problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 01/02/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v750000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact then took the vehicle to rick case Hyundai (3180 satellite blvd, duluth, GA 30096) where she was informed that the defect was related to a defective head gasket which the dealer insisted was not related to the recall. The dealer also informed her that the engine block had been replaced prior to her owning the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the issues detailed in the recall could lead to a potential blown head gasket, which she linked to the vehicle failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired, and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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2 Car Stall problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 04/02/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and an alarm noise was coming from the instrument panel. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to taylor Hyundai (located at 3233 washington rd, aguata, GA 30907, (706) 868-1200) where it was diagnosed that the third rod in the engine needed to be replaced and caused the engine to seize. The contact stated that the vehicle still remained at the dealer. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to rick case Hyundai (located at 3180 satellite blvd NW, duluth, GA 30096, (678) 321-1584) to be diagnosed, but the cause the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was informed that hybrids were supposed to operate in that manner. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 15688279. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

3 Car Stall problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 02/08/2019

While vehicle in motion, car just stop oversudan with a spoken message: " hybrid cells vehicle is in danger. Car will stop"and after this messgae, car stalls with no control on the breaks and steringwheel.

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4 Car Stall problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 12/27/2018

The car began lurching forward intermittently at highway speeds (65+ mph) when travelling in a straight line on a flat highway on day 1, after 30 minutes of driving. On day 2, the car failed to shift gears at low speeds (<40 mph) while decelerating downhill on a city street, after running normally for 30 minutes at highway speeds. It coasted slightly uphill in first gear to the destination on a city street, unable to accelerate from 5mph. It was towed ($88) to a mechanic where it failed a road test, and the transmission and clutch assembly were pronounced dead. A new transmission and clutch assembly were installed and the engine (odo 131,000+) failed to turn over. $650 in labor to diagnose and attempt repair/replacement. Repairs were estimated at $8,100 and the kbb value was less than $3,200. The car is otherwise in excellent condition and is being sold to a junk yard with new tires under it.

5 Car Stall problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 10/12/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While driving 60 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the battery became drained and could not be recharged. The vehicle was taken to spradley barr motors inc. (2200 westland rd, cheyenne, wy 82001, 307-638-3335) where it was diagnosed that the oil filter contained metal fragments. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they were waiting for the warranty company to diagnose the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

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6 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 08/13/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle deaccelerated to an eventual complete stop in the middle of traffic. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed by aaa to plaza Hyundai - 2740 nostrand avenue #2, brooklyn, new york 11210 (347) 983-5977 - where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provied the contact with case number: 11575666the failure mileage was approximately 87,000. Ad.

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7 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 08/07/2018

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (braman miami Hyundai, 2001 ne 2nd Ave, miami, FL 33137, (305) 571-1200), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 11506645. The failure mileage was 148,000. The VIN was not available.

8 Car Stall problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 04/13/2018

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While driving various speeds or making a turn, the vehicle would sputter and then stall without warning. In addition, the vehicle experienced a drastic reduction in speed. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, it traveled to the floorboard, and then the vehicle would suddenly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bob brady auto mall, 4025 e boyd rd, decatur, IL 62521, (217) 876-3800) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The contact stated that a possible cause of the failure could be the wastegate actuator. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was awaiting their response. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

9 Car Stall problem of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 01/26/2018

Hybrid system warning lights turned on while driving on the highway, illuminated "do not drive, pull over safely". Tried to pull over safely and the car stalled and wheels locked. Could not pull over to get out of traffic.

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10 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 07/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle decelerated, stalled, and shut off. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated and "charging system is not charging" was displayed. The contact called the local dealer (burns Hyundai, 550 w route 70, marlton, NJ 08053, (856) 983-3700) where a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe and the failure could lead to a crash or fatality. The failure mileage was 118,000.

11 Car Stall problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 06/29/2017

Failure to perform warranty repair. Vehicle still under warranty. No help. Please advice. Matthew highway stalling and dash board lights, lithium battery replaced. Car towed more than twice to dealership and costs for towing. Thanks.

12 Car Stall problem of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 03/06/2017

A few months ago the vehicle stalled at a red light. I found complaints of the same make, year and model stalling on other owners on the internet. Went to dealer and after numerous hours in the shop they could not find the problem. Today my 19 year old daughter was on a four lane highway with no pull off lanes, only cement barriers. The vehicle stalled at 60 mph. She almost died from being hit by a tractor trailer. She was missed by only a few inches. The vehicle did start again and she got off the highway. Made complaint with Hyundai consumer affairs.

13 Car Stall problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 08/16/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While driving 55 mph, the hybrid system failure warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

14 Car Stall problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Failure Date: 05/24/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The repair would not be covered under warranty or per a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.



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