Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-10-EM-006 | 12/01/2010 | 10038212 | Hyundai: a revised procedure for replacing the timing chain tensioners. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| SB-10-EM-006 | 12/01/2010 | 10038212 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| TSB-10-FL-010 | 08/01/2010 | 10034649 | Hyundai: dtc p2135/p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation; tps replacement and ecm update. some 2.7l, 3.3l or 3.8l engines in models identified in the applicability list may experience one or more of the conditions listed. *pe | 12/14/2010 | |
| TSB-10-EE-002 | 07/01/2010 | 10033970 | Hyundai: check engine light p2138, p2127, p2122 dtc with p2106. replace the accelerator pedal sensor assembly. *pe | 10/01/2010 | |
| TSB-09-AT-018 | 10/01/2009 | 10032908 | Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated | 06/11/2010 | |
| TSB09-FL-003-2 | 10/01/2009 | 10032793 | Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 ( forced limited power) or dtc p0638 (power management). *pe | 05/24/2010 | |
| TSB-09-AT-013 | 07/01/2009 | 10030984 | Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). an improperly adjusted or improperly op | 12/29/2009 | |
| TSB-09-FL-003-1 | 04/01/2009 | 10029229 | Hyundai: mil on dtc p2135 or p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation- tps replacement & ecm update. some vehicles may experience either slight engine rpm fluctuation at cold warm up or malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (elec | 06/29/2009 | |
| TSB-09-FL-003 | 02/01/2009 | 10028825 | Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 or dtc p0638. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| 183 | 03/01/2008 | 10024905 | Check engine light p2135 dtc diagnosis - vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 3.3l, or 3.8l engines. *nj | 06/06/2008 | |
| 08-FL-004 | 02/01/2008 | 08-FL-004-1 | 10024302 | Check engine light p2135 dtc diagnosis -- some 2006-2007 vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 3.3l, or 3.8l engines. *nj | 04/03/2008 |
| 0620002 | 10/01/2006 | 10021137 | 3.3l & 3.8l timing chain tensioner - part update. *kb | 03/13/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/18/2012 | 100000 | ||
| My car is a 2006 hyundai sonata and last night my cars' headlights dim or shut off momentarily, the fan speed seems to drop for a second also but never shuts completely off. i noticed last night my tachometer would only go to a 1 at the lowest. it would go higher as i drove but never back down towards a 0 or 1. you could feel the harsh vibration as i sat at a stoplight while it rested at 1. i also noticed that it feels like the trans is slipping or something as i take off or try to turn. this is the first time i have ever experienced this with this car. this is extremely dangerous!! what if the gas pedal sticks or the lights go out while driving??? i have 2 small children and you bet i would sue or my family would on my behalf if anything happened to us as a result of hyundai not issuing some kind of recall. please address this issue asap as to avoid any future problems that could have been corrected by a simple recall. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 46000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that as soon as he started the vehicle, the engine would generate a rattling noise from the timing chain. a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 46000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that as soon as he started the vehicle, the engine would generate a rattling noise from the timing chain. a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 46000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that as soon as he start the vehicle, the engine would generate a rattling noise coming from the timing chain. a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 46,000 and current mileage was 50,000. pm | |||
| 05/05/2011 | 71000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while parking, she heard a loud popping noise. when she inspected the vehicle, she noticed that the compression pulley in the engine had broken. because of the failure, the vehicle was unable to be driven. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the current and failure mileages were approximately 71,000. | |||
| 05/05/2011 | 71000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while parking, she heard a loud popping noise. when she inspected the vehicle, she noticed that the compression pulley in the engine had broken. because of the failure, the vehicle was unable to be steered or moved. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the current and failure mileages were approximately 71,000-bk | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle engine oil leaked and damaged the alternator. the contact mechanic replaced the alternator, but the engine oil leak failure was not repaired. the vehicle was taken to the dealer whom performed a diagnosed that located the failure at the engine casing. the vehicle had been repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. li | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 72000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the vehicle loses power while driving at any speed. the check engine light illuminated before the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnosed located the failure at the main computer sensor. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the vin information wasn't available. the manufacturer will be contacted. the failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. li | |||
| 03/24/2010 | 52749 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph on march 24, 2010, the vehicle suddenly lost throttle capabilities. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the throttle sensor failed; the sensor was replaced at that time. on april 22, 2010, the failure occurred when the rpms suddenly increased. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership who informed the contact the accelerator pedal assembly was the cause of the failure. the repair was performed but the failure continued. the contact called the dealer and the manufacturer but was offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 52,749. the current mileage was 56,011. | |||
| 04/15/2007 | 35000 | 1 | |
| When accelerating from a stop or slow turn, check engine and esc off light come on. the vehicle acts as if it is in neutral, with no gas power or brake control, but the car is running and all other electrical functions are working (windows, radio, etc). it shimmies and shakes. you have to coast to the side of the road and restart numerous times to get it to run properly. the check engine light remains on for several hours and then shuts off. this started about 6 months after i purchased the used car in 2006, and is intermittent but still has the problem. it will act up several times a day for months then nothing. this should be considered a safety issue, having to stop in single lanes with no shoulders, on railroad tracks, or intersections and restart numerous times to get it running again. took to merced ca hyundai they replaced tsp wiring, which did not help. of course it appeared ok as it takes time for the problem to repeat. have been unable to return to shop, with the inconvenience of having to take time off work, drive 30 miles to the dealer, and pay for car rental. i live in a rural area and bought a fairly new car to be reliable. this was not it. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2009 | 4000 | 1 | |
| Engine coolant leaks from the engine compartment unto the ground. coolant began leaking 6 months after i purchased new 2006 hyundai sonata v6. leaking stopped and has now started leaking again. *tr | |||
| 11/26/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2006 hyundai sonata. uncontrolled acceleration when passing another car about 55mph. engine seemed to run away and brakes would not slow car. about 3 times this year. taking car back to hyundai. *tr | |||
| 09/17/2007 | 43191 | 1 | |
| Heard small knock in engine, told it was standard fuel injector knock. at 43k, my husband driving on pa turnpike -- knock starts pounding. but no check engine light. as he is getting off to a rest area, knock goes crazy, engine starts smoking, and the check engine light comes on. engine overhauled, not replaced under warranty. three subsequent related repairs. 2006 hyundai sonata. *tr | |||
| 07/24/2008 | 47200 | 1 | |
| Good morning! i am having problems with my sonata and i need assistance and advise. my vehicle has broke down with me on 3 occasions with the same problem. i am concerned because my warranty will be running out at 60,000 miles and i am concerned about my safety. the belt that goes from the a/c to the motor and the alternator continues to fray and burn up in pieces. at this point the car is inoperable. i was told by the hyundai dealership that they have replaced these belts with chain belts on the new sonata's because of this problem. everytime i have had it repaired they told me that it would not happen again and it has happened (3) times. i contacted the hyundai company last thursday and no one has contacted me or made an attempt to talk with me. thank you for your assistance with this matter. marcia smith *tr | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 12000 | 6 | 05/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. while driving 20 mph, he heard a loud banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact stated that the noise was louder while making a turn with a passenger seated in the rear. the dealer inspected the vehicle on two occasions; the first time they were unable to diagnose the failure and the second time the dealer adjusted the rear suspension. the suspension adjustment failed to solve the failure. as of october 9, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 16,997. the dealer stated the front right door lock inoperable, passenger seat area makes a rattling sound, right trunk trim vibrates when vehicle in motion and hears knocking sound in the engine. updated 10/23/07 *tr | |||
| 09/19/2006 | 39149 | 2 | 09/26/2005 |
| Issue for 2006 hyundai sonata gls v6 (1)driving in san francisco area with respecting local traffic laws. (2)suddenly esc failed and engine lost its power. the speed of the vehicle dropped to 15 miles/hour and was unable to accelerate more than 15 miles/hour. it caused a close chance of rear-collision accident. (3)dealership replaced with new parts. lasted 10 days and the problems have continued. the service advisor of cammisa hyundai explained to me, that they were unable to find the reasons for failures. no date for repair has been promised. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 07/10/2006 | 3000 | 1 | 05/27/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated, the cooling fan sensor malfunctioned, causing the hood and fenders to become extremely hot. the dealer has not called however the vehicle has not been inspected. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/04/2008 | 25000 | ||
| My 2006 sonata v6 started sounding like a diesel when started after sittting for several hours. this clattering sound continues for 4-5 miles before subsiding. this starte when the car had approx. 25,000 mi. i have had it in two different dealers for a total of 6 times. they changed the timing belt tensioner a couple of times, changed an ac reed valve, and last time replaced the valve lifters, which they said were badly worn. none of these efforts fixed the problem. it continues to get worse. i am taking it in again this week for try #7. | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 2 | 05/27/2006 | |
| S10 appropriate handling re defective engine-malfunction indicator light and erratic rpm reading involving reduce acceleration fm owner of a 2006 hyundai sonata lx. *kb the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership several times, only to be told there was nothing wrong. the tail lights burned out, the passenger side air bag light illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied, the esc light would blink while driving in the rain and due to the esc light being on , the vehicle would become un-drivable. *jb | |||
| 12/08/2009 | 75000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. while driving 70 mph the engine and esc light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the engine stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. the technician from the dealer stated that the throttle position switch and the ecu software needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 75000. | |||
| 01/28/2008 | 27943 | 3 | 07/04/2005 |
| Occurred three days since purchase of new 2006 hyundai sonata 4-cylinder 4-door sedan. first occurrence was in summer of 2006. second occurrence was in jan 2007 and most recent occurrence is on jan 28, 2008. problem occurred after car has been driving on highway for at least 30 minutes and coming to a stop before traffic light upon exiting highway ramp. car stalled with battery and oil lights on and no power. *cn | |||
| 11/25/2006 | 1 | 3 | |
| This complaint applies to a 2007 hyundai sonata limited (no option for 2007 was available in drop down menu) (issue 1) at or around the initial few days after taking delivery i began to notice abrupt vibration and shaking coming from the steering wheel; substantial enough to feel in the seat. vehicle was taken back to dealership on 3 separate occasions to remedy the problem but they reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and reported the vehicle to be in manufacturer specification. nonetheless, dealer attempted wheel balance and radial force balance as a good will gesture. problem is now more articulated and the issue remains unresolved. (issue 2) engine emits a rattle noise similar to lifter clatter upon start and continues throughout operation; particularly in colder weather. timing chain tensioner was replaced and one noise was resolved but the continual nature of the lifter clatter remains. dealership and hyundai representative reported that they were unable to duplicate the problem and the issue remains unresolved. (issue 3) fuel sloshing coming from the fuel tank. manufacturer and dealer claims this to be normal and not a safety risk. sound is more pronounced at or around 3/4 tank. brought this to the attention of the dealer and the manufacturer directly and remains unresolved. *nm | |||
| 09/14/2006 | 3000 | 1 | 06/26/2006 |
| A fire started in the engine of my two-month-old 2006 hyundai sonata after it had been parked for approximately five hours. on the night that this happened, i had driven my sonata three hours from atlanta, ga to albany, ga and parked in my driveway at about 5:30pm. i subsequently ran a local errand and parked my car for the evening at 7:30pm. the car was parked about 2.5-3 feet behind my mother's 1994 chevrolet corsica. around 12:30 midnight, my next door neighbor was banging on my window, yelling, you have to get out of the house, your car is on fire! flames shot up 5-6 feet in the air and ignited the trunk of my mother's car. trees nearby were singed, and melted metal and rubber damaged the driveway. thanks to my neighbor's quick action, the flames did not reach the fuel tank of my mother's car or our house, thereby averting a real disaster. the fire department extinguished the fire and determined that the fire started in the engine. it became clear that the local service center, manufacturer and insurance company were not the parties responsible for conducting the investigation into the exact cause of the fire. wider consumer awareness of the nhtsa and the complaint-to-recall process will enhance safety by encouraging all parties to take appropriate action and responsibility. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 1 | 10/14/2005 | |
| I purchased a 2006 hyundai sonata in october 2005. the vehicle has developed a high pitched whine at 60-69 mph (2,000 rpm). i have taken the vehicle to my hyundai dealership and they have been informed by hyundai engineers that the noise comes from a design flaw dealing with the variable intake manifold. they are apparently aware of this matter but are doing nothing to rectify it. the noise is loud enough and high pitched enough that it could and does cause a driving distraction. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 10/06/2006 | 4000 | 1 | 05/01/2006 |
| The timing chain tensioner on my 2006 hyundai sonata was defective and caused the chain to gain slack causing the engine to fail. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/13/2006 | 2100 | 1 | 07/24/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while at any speed on bumpy road conditions, the exhaust pipe sounded like it was coming into contact with the body of the vehicle. the dealership determined the vehicle was secure and nothing seemed to be hitting the body of the vehicle. the dealership also informed the contact three other vehicles were test driven and the same sound was present. an employee who worked at the manufacturer's factory informed the contact the fuel tank was hitting the body of the vehicle. updated 10/11/06. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 7000 | 1 | 11/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there is a subtle odor in the vehicle that makes the occupants ill. the vehicle was seen by the dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. although the dealer did not detect an odor, the dealer suggested using an air freshener. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 06/20/2006 | 200 | 1 | 06/16/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was carbon monoxide infiltrating in the cabin of the vehicle causing headaches to the driver and two passengers. the contact measured 999 parts per million of carbon monoxide within the cabin. the service dealer could not find a solution for the problem.*ak | |||