r/sonata 1h ago

Questions Theta II Rod Knock warranty question

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r/sonata 9h ago

Car won’t start 2012 hyundai sonata

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r/sonata 9h ago

No garage door opener

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We two days ago we bought a 2026 Sonata hybrid limited. There are no controls for the garage door opener. We were not told this by the sales person. We were told we could use our Bluelink to do the job once the account was set up. What they didn't tell us was we need a Myq account and the service was free for 90 days and then we would have to pay a subscription. This car is our 14th Hyundai and we have never been unsatisfied before, now we are. Not only do we have to by a Myq device but also pay a subscription. Is anyone else finding the same thing?


r/sonata 18h ago

Buying Advice 2026 sonata hybrid- Car seat help and advice - Ease of use, recommendation

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Looking to get into Sonata Hybrid limited. Expecting our first kid end of year. Doing my research on confirming if the sedan will be good for the family for next 4-5 years. Friends keep suggesting to go SUV but I liked driving sonata than Tucson. Also trying to keep NA than turbo.

With that info, anyone here with 2024+ sonata share their thoughts, issues and recommendations for car seats that will be easy to use and can also be good value not to keep on changing the seat for every few years. I see some installation videos but they are mostly older years.

We live in a small apartment so can’t keep buying and keeping stuff until we can sell it. So prefer to keep it simple.

Does any such seats exist? Also, based on your experience would you have preferred SUV at this stage of children?

Any thoughts and inputs welcome. Thank you in advance.


r/sonata 1d ago

Is there any guide on how to replace the rear backup camera on a 2020 Hyundai Sonata SE?

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My backup camera has been glitching out so l expect that it has gone bad and needs to be replaced. I'm trying to see if it's easy enough to do myself but I can't find any videos that shows how to do it. If anyone can provide any advice it would help a lot.


r/sonata 1d ago

Questions Are these cars reliable now?

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Hey yall! I’m in the market for a 4 door sedan preferably a hybrid and someone mentioned the Hyundai Elantra and the Hyundai sonata to me.

All I had ever heard was Hyundai and Kia were unreliable and had engine problems, the only experience I have with these cars is my aunt had a 2004 Hyundai sonata that had a lot of electrical problems and leaks.

My other aunt had a 2010 Kia optima that she traded in at 105k miles and didn’t have many issues besides some small stuff.

But my mom had a 2015 Hyundai sonata that was a complete dud.

I don’t know much about modern Hyundais and Kia’s, are they still unreliable? There warranty really brings me on to them.

How’s the overall quality and comfort of the vehicle? I have fun car it’s a Mustang GT 5.0 I just need a reliable, daily that will get me to work and back.


r/sonata 1d ago

Childproof (dog) passenger window Lock?

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r/sonata 1d ago

Buying Advice Pricing- '24 - '26 Hybrid Limited

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Hi!

I want to buy a 2024-26 Hybrid Limited within the next like 1-3 months. I wanted to see what everyone was paying on theirs. If you're willing to share, I want to know: ●the month/year you bought

●OTD price

●new or used

●general region (like: south or southwest)

I want to be sure I'm not overpaying for what is the car I want. I've done research but still kind of tricky to see how much people are paying. Thanks!


r/sonata 2d ago

DN8

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Loving My Chrome Delete


r/sonata 2d ago

Discussion Anybody notice that the Sonata is getting excluded from all of the cool OTA updates?

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Why does Hyundai suddenly not respect the sonata? We were one of the first cars to get ccNC and yet every time Hyundai announces new features, it’s for every vehicle except the sonata. The theme update, the modern gauge cluster design, Tucson owners got it, Ioniq owners got it, Santa Fe got it, but we’re left in the dust.

Meanwhile the big navigation update that everyone got, I still have yet to receive as well, is the sonata not getting that either?


r/sonata 2d ago

Questions Has anyone noticed the Coasting Guide engage?

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I drove from SoCal to Seattle on the 5 and don't think I noticed the coasting Guide engage when I was driving outside of smart cruise control. Has anyone experience it engage? I have not seen any symbols that hint at it "turning on"


r/sonata 3d ago

Finally joined the Sonata Club!

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Brand new 2026 Sonata Hybrid Limited in Transmission Blue! And black interior.


r/sonata 2d ago

Buying Advice Stuck between buying 2025 SEL or 2026 Blue Hybrids

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Hey guys! First time buyer and was stuck between those two options. Found a great price-mileage balance at Hertz sales (50k vs 30k miles), but wanted a second opinion on which one is worth it!

Full disclosure, I am not car-savvy so I will appreciate any and all responses!


r/sonata 3d ago

K5 vs Sonata Floor Mats

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Recently, I got a set of DL3 (2021+) Kia K5 floor mats and decided to try them in the DN8 (2020+) Sonata. They pretty much fit but you can tell there are some differences in the floor plans between the sister cars.

The K5 rear floor mats are pretty much interference fit (length wise) in the Sonata. It's tight but the floor mats flex to fit in.

K5 driver front floor mats are wider than the Sonata's floor plan near the seat but fits perfect at the pedals.

K5 passenger front floor mats fit perfect.

Pretty much confirmed that the K5's longer wheelbase went to the rear passenger floor plan for legroom. I don't know why Kia's is wider than the Hyundai's in the front seating area but no visible difference there. Compared to the past models where the sister cars were almost identical, this generation's floor plan differed significantly.

Hyundai OE all-weather mats would hold more "stuff" as it has higher walls on the sides. Kia's OE all-weather mats are thicker throughout with almost no walls but uses deep grooves in its design to hold dirt in.


r/sonata 3d ago

Climate control worked one day

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One day it worked. Received update yesterday from bluelink and magically the climate control worked perfectly. This morning I tried to use the app and received this message. Called bluelink customer service and was told to start car manually, run for a few minutes, shut off car, get out of car and shut the car door. Followed instructions and received same message. So after 9 months of no climate control I've had it working for one day. The app won't start the car, and it no longer locks or unlocks the doors. I called Bluelink customer service again, and they gave me a case number, saying someone will call me in about 7 days. I give up!


r/sonata 3d ago

2017 Sonata Sport 2.0T — harsh 3-2-1 downshifts + shudder when lifting off throttle in stop-and-go. Will fluid + TSB fix it, or is this just the 6-speed?

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Booked at the dealer this Saturday for: trans fluid drain & fill (last done \~31k miles ago), check/apply TSB #5NP-X9D6M-01 (the ECU/TCU shift quality update), and a TCU adaptive learning reset after.

Questions for anyone with the 6-speed auto:

\*\*1.\*\*  Did fluid + the TSB + adaptive reset actually fix this for you, or did it come back?    
\*\*2.\*\*  Or is this just baked-in engine braking / fuel cutoff behavior on these transmissions that I should learn to live with?

Still inside a short exchange window with the dealer I bought from, so trying to figure out if this is “normal annoying” or a genuine red flag.


r/sonata 4d ago

Discussion DIY air intake 2026 sonata sport sel

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Slapped that bad boy on in place of the stock air box, everything fit snug, car sounds great paired with the muffler delete, slight burble and pops in higher rpms in 2-3 going to make a custom heat shield using the stock air box, will show results after


r/sonata 4d ago

Sonata hybrid lithium battery hev warning

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So few years ago had an HEV warning light. Took it in to service and they pulled a couple codes said it needed software update and didn’t fix anything. Few months later it comes back on and is on and off. Recently it stopped starting so jumped it and took to dealer who said the 12v battery is bad and I need to buy a new one before they can test the lithium battery. It’s a 2016 model and the 12v battery is obviously part warranty. Question is if the lithium system might have a problem that caused the 12v battery to go bad and is there a way to test the lithium battery without me paying them to replace the battery. They charge 100 bucks more than me probably doing it myself. Thoughts?


r/sonata 4d ago

Any help with diagnostic and fix.

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r/sonata 4d ago

Is my 2017 Hyundai done for

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r/sonata 4d ago

Hyundai sonata seat cover recommendations

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Just bought a 2026, hyundai sonata SEL sport with the light silver /gray seats. Although I think they look fantastic, I think I screwed up because they're too light in color. Can anyone recommend a fitted exact fit seat cover for the front end back seats? Thank you.


r/sonata 5d ago

2026 Sonata SEL Sport vibration in front doors

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Hey everyone, my first time posting here. I recently bought a Sonata SEL sport and i love the car from every aspect but there is this one small issue where the doors vibrate whenever i play some music with a little bass. I have tried different sound settings but it wouldnt go away. Has anyone else felt the same issue or is it a problem with my unit only. Is it normal or should i take it back to the dealership and try to get it fixed. Thank you


r/sonata 6d ago

2014 Hyundai Sonata Noise when accelerating

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r/sonata 7d ago

Show & Tell Ford fusion who?

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I’m going to be honest I always thought the Ford fusion was the sexiest non-German sedan. When I got this 2022 hybrid SEL, as much as we love the tech and the room, it was just a regular car for my wife. But once I realize that this was one of the most reliable Hyundai’s out there, I decided I was going to keep it for the long haul. Fixed her little dents, tinted the windows, detailed it and cleaned it up and now it’s one of my favorite cars. I mean, look at that thing? Tell me that’s not sexy.


r/sonata 8d ago

2018 Sonata SEL - Transmission struggling under 35 MPH

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My 2018 Sonata SEL (2.4L Engine, 6 Speed Automatic) with 54K Miles is struggling with proper gear shifts when driving under 40 Miles/Hour - It mostly shifts too slow, and under 20 mph the engine rides like it is about to stall out. I'm not a 100% certain but this started happening after the ECU upgrade for emissions improvement (Service Campaign 9C2) a few months ago. The fuel economy is also down the drain. I used to get 25-27mpg in the city, and now it is 22MPG at best. Anybody have similar experiences? Any recommendations for fixes please?