2010 Hyundai Sonata engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 29 complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 MPH, engine light illuminated and the speed immediately decreased to approximately 30 MPH. The contact pulled over to the shoulder and called the dealer's hotline for a tow truck. While the contact and his wife were seated in the vehicle waiting to hear from the dealer, the vehicle started smoking at the front end. The duo rushed out of the vehicle and called the fire department who immediately extinguished the fire.
I have been having a problem with the engine light coming on for a while now and I have taken it to have it checked out, it has been put on the diagnostic machine to see what came up on the report. This has been done a number of times and whatever report shows up I have had it fixed but the engine light still would come on and it was suppose to be fixed, I would like some help in finding out why this problem continues this becoming costly and still not fixed could I please get some help with this.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata
- Body & structure 166 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints