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2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 24 complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
24 32% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Very loud car alarms sounded, e.g., it sounded like a something like a red alert in an old Star Trek episode. warning light indicated engine overheated, extreme exhaust/smoke bellowed out from rear of car while decelerating on highway exit ramp. My wife and I were inside the car during this event. This event happened on 5 pm EST December 9 at Hamilton Avenue exit on Ohio 126 Cross County Highway (Ronald Reagan Highway) in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Had to park car within one mile.

December 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he received an alert indicating that the engine was overheating and to pull over. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact then veered to the side of the road and waited approximately 15 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where the vehicle remained. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine coolant bypass valve needed to be replaced.

Reported at 32,547 miles, April 2023

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