4 complaints reported

2021 Hyundai Sonata ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

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4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

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Sep 2026

I was driving my 2021 Hyundai Sonata at approximately 3:00 AM when the vehicle suddenly began shaking and vibrating. While stopped at a traffic light, the check engine light illuminated, and the engine was shaking severely. I immediately pulled over and shut off the engine. After waiting approximately one hour, I restarted the vehicle, but it was only able to drive very slowly. The following day, the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. Diagnostic testing showed a cylinder 3 misfire, along with EVAP system errors and faulty fuel injector issues. This failure occurred without warning and created a potential safety risk while driving. I am concerned this may be related to a defective fuel system.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 HYUNDAI SONATA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jul 2026
Feb 2026

On i believe 1/14/26, my check engine light came on. Scheduled appt.for 1/16/26 for diagnostic. Several things were wrong. I decided to come back due to not having the money at the time. Over the wked, I remembered a recall notice i received around November that I asked about in November during my oil change & was told the parts aren't in & they'd give me a call. Upon viewing the recall it seemed some things I was told on 1/16/26 could be a result of the recall. I called my service person Linda on 1/20/26, she spoke to her supervisor & they informed me some of the issues seem to stem from the recall. Linda gave me the manufacturer recall contact information. I contacted them on 1/20/26. She explained there was indeed a recall, there wasn't a remedy yet, it was safe to drive & if something changes, to call back. On 1/28/26 around 5:30am I left home for work & my car all of a sudden experienced a loss of power. It wouldn't go past 30mph. I returned back home & called out of work. I called the manufacturer recall & informed them. She made an appt. to take my car in the follow day, 1/29/26. I decided to drop it off that same day, 1/28/26. I had someone follow me being i could only go 30mph on a flat road & 10mph on a slight hill. I found out my service person Linda was no longer employeed there. I spoke with another employee. He said they would have to do another diagnostic. I left my car. I called the dealership on 1/29/26 for an update, they had not looked at my car. I called the manufacturer recall, they assigned a case manger to my case. Jay from the NCA, called me on 1/30/26 I believe. We've communicated several times without me receiving a adequate update. He's saying the issue seems to be steamed from the recall, there is now remedy yet, & they are still investigating. I've been without a car since 1/28/26, still making payments, missing work, haven't been offered a loaner & have no idea when or if I will get my car back.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 HYUNDAI SONATA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2026
Aug 2023

When attempting to pass other vehicles or under quick acceleration such as an on ramp to the highway, the vehicle will experience a sudden loss of power and oil pressure resulting in a fail safe mode which limits your acceleration and causes a sudden decrease in speed and velocity. The issue results in the oil pressure light illuminating and requires the vehicle to be stopped and completely turned off to reset then once turned back on, the problem is “gone” until a sudden acceleration occurs again, which results in the same issue happening. There is a current recall out for similar models but my vin is not listed. I have approximately 50k miles on the car, and am the first owner.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 HYUNDAI SONATA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Apr 2023
Oct 2022

Oct 12: Engine stalled exiting I95 in Kittery Maine. Engine light flashed but did not stay on. Was able to get to safe place but car would not go more than 15mph. Hampton Huyndai reported mis-fire but stated it cleared on its own. Oct 17th: Engine stalled on highway ramp to I495, nearly causing me to be rear ended by other vehicles. Car would not go more than 15 mph. Engine light stayed on. Towed car to Key Salem Hyundai, defective injectors, warrantee repair. Oct 23rd: Car stalls on I93, was able to take immediate exit and turn engine off. Engine light flashed but did not stay on. Took car in to Salem dealership on Oct 24th, no code found. Oct 25th: Car stalls again on city street. Light stays on, Salem dealership replaces cat. convrtr between Oct 26th through Nov 4th. Nov 9th: Car stalls again on city street. Light stays on, currently in Salem dealership. This is a safety issue, in two cases already this car has nearly gotten me in an accident on the highway. I am seeking arbitration for replacement. I am scared to drive this vehicle. I will have a third invoice pending this next repair.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 HYUNDAI SONATA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Oct 2022

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The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has 4 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.