2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock B

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

ENGINE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact heard an audible beeping sound continuously and saw a "W" in yellow on the driver’s side instrument panel. Additionally, on the passenger’s side the "Do Not Drive" warning was illuminated, and both warning lights were blinking. The contact pulled off the roadway safely into a parking lot. The contact turned off the vehicle and exited and observed t

Mileage: 87,000

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) however, the part to the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while her son was driving 30 mph, smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle from the floorboard. The contact stated the "Do not drive vehicle" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact parked on the side of the road for 30 minutes before continuing the drive to his residence. Th

Mileage: 200,000

TAKATA RECALL, MY CAR WAS TOTALED OUT IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JULY 24, 2018. AS THE RESULT OF THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME WAS DRIVING AND HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP MULTIPLE TIMES ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE TURN SHE WAS LOOKING FOR. IT WAS A UNIT IN BETWEEN US ALLOWING ME TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT HITTING HER. IN THE PROCESS OF ME HITTING BREAKS MY ENGINE REVED REALLY HIGH CAUSING MY CAR TO SPEED UP INSTEAD OF STOP. THE BACK TIRED WERE EVEN SPINNING WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAKS. AS A RESULT MY CA

Mileage: 78,369

TAKATA RECALL, MY CAR WAS TOTALED OUT IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JULY 24, 2018. AS THE RESULT OF THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME WAS DRIVING AND HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP MULTIPLE TIMES ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE TURN SHE WAS LOOKING FOR. IT WAS A UNIT IN BETWEEN US ALLOWING ME TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT HITTING HER. IN THE PROCESS OF ME HITTING BREAKS MY ENGINE REVED REALLY HIGH CAUSING MY CAR TO SPEED UP INSTEAD OF STOP. THE BACK TIRED WERE EVEN SPINNING WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAKS. AS A RESULT MY CA

Mileage: 78,369

TAKATA RECALL, MY CAR WAS TOTALED OUT IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JULY 24, 2018. AS THE RESULT OF THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME WAS DRIVING AND HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP MULTIPLE TIMES ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE TURN SHE WAS LOOKING FOR. IT WAS A UNIT IN BETWEEN US ALLOWING ME TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT HITTING HER. IN THE PROCESS OF ME HITTING BREAKS MY ENGINE REVED REALLY HIGH CAUSING MY CAR TO SPEED UP INSTEAD OF STOP. THE BACK TIRED WERE EVEN SPINNING WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAKS. AS A RESULT MY CA

Mileage: 78,369

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 81 SOUTH NEAR WOODSTOCK, VA ON SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 24, 2018. THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND, THEN WE LOST POWER. BY THE TIME WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER, THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE CAR ENDED UP BURNING. THE VA STATE POLICE, VDOT, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND I-81 SOUTH WAS SHUT DOWN FOR A TIME. I PURCHASED MY CAR NEW AND DID ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE PER FACTORY RECOMMENDATION INCLUDING OIL CHANGES, TIRE ROTATIONS, ETC. BY THE HY

Mileage: 91,000

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 81 SOUTH NEAR WOODSTOCK, VA ON SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 24, 2018. THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND, THEN WE LOST POWER. BY THE TIME WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER, THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE CAR ENDED UP BURNING. THE VA STATE POLICE, VDOT, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND I-81 SOUTH WAS SHUT DOWN FOR A TIME. I PURCHASED MY CAR NEW AND DID ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE PER FACTORY RECOMMENDATION INCLUDING OIL CHANGES, TIRE ROTATIONS, ETC. BY THE HY

Mileage: 91,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE, BUT IT FAILED TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A STREET SIGN. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE

Mileage: 73,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE, BUT IT FAILED TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A STREET SIGN. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE

Mileage: 73,000

ON OCTOBER 28, 2017, I WAS INJURED IN AN AUTOMOBILE COLLISION, WHICH WAS CAUSED SOLELY BY A MALFUNCTION BY MY 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. ON THAT DATE, I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE SAFELY AND CAREFULLY, LIKE I ALWAYS DO. I WAS PROCEEDING SLOWLY IN MY CAR, AND TRAVELING BETWEEN 10 MILES PER HOUR. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND TRIED TO BRING MY VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. HOWEVER, WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE, AND THE CAR KEPT MOVING FORWARD AND THE SHIFTING GEARS GOT

Mileage: 72,000

ON OCTOBER 28, 2017, I WAS INJURED IN AN AUTOMOBILE COLLISION, WHICH WAS CAUSED SOLELY BY A MALFUNCTION BY MY 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. ON THAT DATE, I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE SAFELY AND CAREFULLY, LIKE I ALWAYS DO. I WAS PROCEEDING SLOWLY IN MY CAR, AND TRAVELING BETWEEN 10 MILES PER HOUR. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND TRIED TO BRING MY VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. HOWEVER, WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE, AND THE CAR KEPT MOVING FORWARD AND THE SHIFTING GEARS GOT

Mileage: 72,000

ON OCTOBER 28, 2017, I WAS INJURED IN AN AUTOMOBILE COLLISION, WHICH WAS CAUSED SOLELY BY A MALFUNCTION BY MY 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. ON THAT DATE, I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE SAFELY AND CAREFULLY, LIKE I ALWAYS DO. I WAS PROCEEDING SLOWLY IN MY CAR, AND TRAVELING BETWEEN 10 MILES PER HOUR. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND TRIED TO BRING MY VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. HOWEVER, WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE, AND THE CAR KEPT MOVING FORWARD AND THE SHIFTING GEARS GOT

Mileage: 72,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. ALSO, THE GEARSHIFT BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK A STREET SIGN. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE BACK,NECK, AND HEAD WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT M

Mileage: 63,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. ALSO, THE GEARSHIFT BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK A STREET SIGN. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE BACK,NECK, AND HEAD WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT M

Mileage: 63,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INTO THE GARAGE AND STOPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS BEFORE EXPERIENCING AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHING INTO THE GARAGE WALL CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE HOME. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE DRIVER HAD DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SURGE FORWARD. ALSO, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE FRONT PASSENGER TO BECOME INJURED SUFFERING A MILD

Mileage: 41,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INTO THE GARAGE AND STOPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS BEFORE EXPERIENCING AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHING INTO THE GARAGE WALL CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE HOME. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE DRIVER HAD DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SURGE FORWARD. ALSO, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE FRONT PASSENGER TO BECOME INJURED SUFFERING A MILD

Mileage: 41,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INTO THE GARAGE AND STOPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS BEFORE EXPERIENCING AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND CRASHING INTO THE GARAGE WALL CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE HOME. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE DRIVER HAD DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SURGE FORWARD. ALSO, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE FRONT PASSENGER TO BECOME INJURED SUFFERING A MILD

Mileage: 41,000

TWO WEEKS AGO THE REAR LEFT SEAT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. I BELIEVE THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE SEAT WARMERS BUT THE CASE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. HYUNDAI CORPORATE AMERICA HAS BEEN EXTREMELY UNRESPONSIVE TO THIS ISSUE.

Mileage: 27,000

ON 19 JUL 2013, AN INSURED DRIVER ON MY AUTO POLICY WAS DRIVING IN NORTH DAKOTA AND HIT A DEER. THE RIGHT FENDER, RIGHT HEADLIGHT, HOOD AND BUMPER WERE DAMAGED. SHE CALLED ME & I TOLD HER IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, TO CONTINUE DRIVING. SHE KEPT DRIVING AND THEN THE OVERHEATING LIGHT CAME ON. SHE PULLED THE CAR OVER IN LESS THAN A MINUTE. SHE CALLED ME AGAIN & I TOLD HER TO CALL HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ABRA IN BISMARCK, ND. THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE COST

Mileage: 28,000

ON 19 JUL 2013, AN INSURED DRIVER ON MY AUTO POLICY WAS DRIVING IN NORTH DAKOTA AND HIT A DEER. THE RIGHT FENDER, RIGHT HEADLIGHT, HOOD AND BUMPER WERE DAMAGED. SHE CALLED ME & I TOLD HER IF IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, TO CONTINUE DRIVING. SHE KEPT DRIVING AND THEN THE OVERHEATING LIGHT CAME ON. SHE PULLED THE CAR OVER IN LESS THAN A MINUTE. SHE CALLED ME AGAIN & I TOLD HER TO CALL HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ABRA IN BISMARCK, ND. THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE COST

Mileage: 28,000