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2021 Hyundai Sonata drivetrain & axles problems

24 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
24 13% 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 drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that they were awaiting approval from the manufacturer to perform the repair. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.

Reported at 28,000 miles, October 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the oil warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V746000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall.

Reported at 41,000 miles, August 2023

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