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2015 Hyundai Sonata Transmission Problems

122 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

122
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
Jan 2017Dec 2023
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Transmission Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #14V784000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 1.6 liter model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured August 29, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect left axle shaft which may result in the shaft separating from the transaxle differential.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, dealers will inspect and replace the axle shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 126.

Owner Complaints (122)

criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2026

Your engine's crankshaft bearings are failing due to metal debris buildup in the oil, and this damage progresses silently without warning signs. Once the damage reaches a critical point, the oil can't circulate properly, the bearings completely fail, internal metal parts contact each other, and your engine locks up instantly. The fix will likely involve an engine rebuild or replacement, along with an oil change and new oil filter.

NHTSA #: 11726628
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2026

Component/System Failed: Engine – connecting rod bearing failure consistent with Hyundai Theta II engine defect subject to federal recalls and Consent Orders. The vehicle previously received Recall Campaign 953 (KSDS software update), intended to detect premature rod bearing wear. The engine is currently knocking and has been diagnosed as requiring replacement.

NHTSA #: 11718641
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2025

The engine/powertrain on my 2015 Hyundai Sonata (VIN: [XXX] ) has failed due to extremely low compression in all four cylinders, causing severe misfires, hard starting, loss of power, and intermittent rattling noises, and the vehicle is currently available for inspection at the Hyundai dealership.

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NHTSA #: 11701206
criticalPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2025

Our 2015 Sonata has experiencing Engine failure several times due to excessive and irregular oil consumption. Our family’s safety and the safety of others on the roadway were put at risk as the engine slows, shudders and stalls without prior warning and the check engine light does not come on until the vehicle slows and stalls.

NHTSA #: 11669597
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: May 2024

While driving our vehicle (Hyundai 2015 Sonata Hybrid) around 25 MPH speed in city road... the vehicle stopped completely by itself in few seconds. Got the message "Hybrid System Warning!

NHTSA #: 11586683
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the car stalled and struggled to remain running. The contact stated two days later the vehicle was parked and while hitching the RV to the trailer hitch, the vehicle independently moved and collided with a dolly.

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NHTSA #: 11549762
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2023

2015 Hybrid Sonata, milages at 82,000 km, owned for 8 years. "Hybrid system warning, do not drive" message occurred, car lost 100% of its power, went into complete stop without any warnings on the middle of the highway. Hazard lights do not work and unable to warn incoming traffic that the car has completely stalled in the highway.

NHTSA #: 11525995
criticalPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2023

In September 2022, we noticed a noise coming from under the car hood. Sounded like a thump as we accelerated. We took it to the Hyundai’s service department and was told that they couldn’t hear anything or find a problem.

NHTSA #: 11510156
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2022

My ABS lights came on and then minutes later my check engine light kept blinking while my car kept stalling or not let me accelerate in the middle of traffic. It’s like the engine dies but the car is on. It only stalls for a second then accelerates then stalls again and accelerates.

NHTSA #: 11475219
criticalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2022

Sonata started having problems with less than 50,000 total miles. The accelerator is flawed and the vehicle cannot keep speed when traveling uphill or get to speed efficiently. The vehicle jerks for a few seconds when pressing the gas and the engine revs but the vehicle does not accelerate like it should.

NHTSA #: 11449545
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2020

Vehicle engine light started flashing while driving and vehicle would not accelerate. I was almost rear ended due to the decrease in engine speed. If I didnt quickly pull the vehicle to the grass I would've been hit.

NHTSA #: 11375848
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle misfired and took a while to start. The service engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11362375
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2019

After the wheel of my car started vibrating while turning as well as rolling back when on a slight incline, I decided to look the issue up and found other sonatas with the same year had a recall. While my VIN# did not have the recall does not mean the car was not part of the recall. After visiting a dealer, he determined the axle was indeed the issue and needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11258373
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2018

Air intake was replaced 3x. 3rd time lead to turbo failure. Thompson hyundai replaces turbo but doesn't put antifreeze, tighten oil screw (which blew oil all over engine), and they didn't even test drive it.

NHTSA #: 11102952
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2017

Bought this car brand new and at 20,000 miles it all started to go down hill. My car shakes & stalls hesitates bad loss of power almost causing accidents on a daily basis. I have brought it to the dealer 5 times for the same complaint even left it there for 9 days still not fixed I have a $398 payment for a car I am afraid to drive.

NHTSA #: 11051175
criticalPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Aug 2017

Hello, unintended acceleration: my 2015 hyundai sonata supernaturally flew forward wide open and crashed into my house. 3 or 4 airbags went off and whole front end bad. My wife and I were inside with seat belts on.

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NHTSA #: 11013942
criticalPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2016

On may 30, 2016 at around 9 pm I stopped my 2015 hyundai sonata at a traffic light and without warning the engine died. I was almost rear ended when the light changed to green. No warning lights came on until the engine died.

NHTSA #: 10872862
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: May 2024

I have had my car serviced twice by the Hyundai dealership for the same exact issue. I believe I was told it was a knock sensor. A refurbished engine ended up being put in.

NHTSA #: 11588689
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2023

The car has been having problems with oil consumption. The problem became known in 2022, but the dealer/service department (Frank Hyundai, National City, CA 91950) did not care for the issue or safety. The dealer told me, "Your car is OK." On 7/3/2023, the engine light came on.

NHTSA #: 11562727
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2023

Car stalls intermittently. When at a stop sign or red light, then when my turn to go I step on gas peddle, car starts to go, then stalls. I have to let off gas pedal and step on it again to get car going.

NHTSA #: 11546838
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2023

Hybrid car with various hybrid system failures that results in sudden loss of power while driving. this has occurred 3 times to me while on the highway (I-75 in South FL). Car suddenly loses power, could not accelerate but I was able to get off the highway safety.

NHTSA #: 11544187
highPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2023

I would like to write about my experience with New Port Richey Hyundai. I have owned a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited since 2015. I take immaculate care of my car and it only has 65,000 miles.

NHTSA #: 11540349
highPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that his daughter had to depress the accelerator pedal to rev the engine.

NHTSA #: 11540173
highPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

2 recalls were found on my car and a service campaign. After taking my car to a couple auto shops, within 2 years my car has had the same repair issue involving P010 & P011 codes. After researching and finding there was a service campaign and 2 recalls, I decided to take my car to the dealership due to address the recalls.

NHTSA #: 11479220
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2022

Was driving with cruise control on and driving close to 70mph and the RPMs shot up passed 5 then the car jerked and my speed had went from 70 down to 50 and 40 the cruise controle turned off on its own and the car lost power but was still on but it just wouldn't drive passed 2 rpms and the check engine light was flashing so I turned around and headed the opposite direction so I could get the car off the road then it made this loud noise sounded like throwing metal inside a metal bladed fan and then the car shut off and hasn't started since.

NHTSA #: 11467663
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2022

While driving in city traffic, 45 MPH zone, my car suddenly lost power, engine RPMs dropped, engine off, power steering impaired, I had to drift into turnout and assess. Car restarted, and I could drive, but RPMs would not exceed 1700, car wouldn't shift gears, speed would not exceed about 15 MPH. No engine warning lights, no oil pressure indicator, no excess heat.

NHTSA #: 11461795
highPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

My car has been stalling, hesitating and sometimes I feel the engine shake when using the gas. I brought my car to the dealer to have the most recent recall fixed and asked them to diagnosed what else was going on with my car. They told me the stalling was just due to the recall.

NHTSA #: 11458447
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

Car has been consuming an excessive amount of oil (1-2 quarts per week). While driving down the highway the oil pressure light came on and the engine started clicking and knocking. The engine died and all the dash lights came on.

NHTSA #: 11457966
highPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2022

At low idle (stopping) car stalls out when stepping on gas. The RPMs run extremely high and very low at idle causing panic. The vehicle also stalled at full speed on highway but all electrical was still working.

NHTSA #: 11458010
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing a new transmission.

NHTSA #: 11442251
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2021

My car keeps stalling while I am driving and sometimes when I turn to a street and is consuming motor oil with in a mile or less. It has been inspected by a Hyundai dealership and no leaks were found, consumption test has been done and they said that they can’t do nothing about it because I am the second owner.

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NHTSA #: 11440198
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: May 2021

I was driving to work at like 4:00 in the morning it was still dark outside the light turned green and as I hit the gas pedal the car stall it was moving slow so on my right hand side there was a building so I try to make it to the parking lot the car started to power down in a knocking noise started it was a busy morning in the morning work traffic

NHTSA #: 11415669
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

Was driving about 60 down paved road started hearing knocking noise under engine noise got louder when I tried to push gas because it fealt like I lost power and then suddenly car started vibrating and then turned off. And lost all power. Oil light came on for 1 sec and then turned off the the check engine light came on and then went out and t hen rolled to a stop.

NHTSA #: 11337973
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2019

Stalling, car stops running while the car is in motion or about to take off. This has happened more than once. The car was checked by the dealer, dealer said they found nothing wrong.

NHTSA #: 11242677
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2019

Vehicle shudders and shakes and loses power (without completely stalling) when accelerating from a complete stop such as pulling out of a driveway or at an intersection. Dealer reset the computer and it helped for a few hours, then started acting up again.

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NHTSA #: 11222991
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2019

I bought my 2015 hyundai sonata brand new. Today (mar 22), I made a right turn to a ramp into my company site. Speed was about 10 to 15 MPH.

NHTSA #: 11190891
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2019

The vehicle at time has no power or feel likes it wants to stall out in the middle of the road.when driving seems like it doesnt want to shift gears and loss of acceleration.I took my car to hyundai in plantation hyundai.after they did a fuel induction and change a bad spark plug,problem still exist.,been the dealer plenty of times cant find the problem.this is a safty issue for hyundai.,hyundai doesnt want to own up for their defects.

NHTSA #: 11181974
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2018

Yesterday I took my car which had 30,852 miles on it to the dealer for the 30,000 mile maintenance. I was informed that there was a recall for an ecm & cluster software update that had to be performed. I was told nothing about the purpose of the update.

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NHTSA #: 11143347
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. While the gear selector was in reverse, the vehicle would not move backwards. Also, while driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled and would not move forward; however, the speedometer increased in speed.

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NHTSA #: 11139728
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the transmission clutch slipped on several occasions. Mcgrath city hyundai (6720 west grand avenue, chicago, illinois 60707, (773) 889-3030) was made aware of the transmission failures and performed a digital line transmission assessment of the vehicle; however, the failure recurred.

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NHTSA #: 11130377
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2018

Vehicle stalls. Acceleration stalls randomly. Engine dies parked randomly.

NHTSA #: 11124071
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2018

When trying to park my car it would not go into reverse. Then I tried to take it to the dealership for service and began to have a loss of power in forward gears. I had the car towed in for service at that point

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NHTSA #: 11100006
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2018

I purchased my 2015 sonata 12/04/2017. Almost immediately, my gear started to slip. At first had issues breaking, it seemed a bit delayed.

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NHTSA #: 11080858
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2018

36,000 miles and the engine died without warning after proceeding through a stop light. Well maintained too. Was told they need to replace the whole engine with a refurbed engine.

NHTSA #: 11072070
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2017

Transmission shudders, disengages in motion making the car hesitate, stall and buck this usually occurs when pulling into traffic from a stand still...or when backing or moving forward slowly as in bumper to bumper traffic or when in a drive through..

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NHTSA #: 11010620
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2017

2015 hyundai sonata engine failure, exactly similar to symptoms described in recall articles for older models up to 2014. Hyundai warranty company declined the repair claiming it was an owners maintenance issue. I don't have hard receipts for all of the oil changes I've completed on the car.

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NHTSA #: 10991251
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2017

At about 12:00 pm on 7 april 2017, I was stopped at a red light on a major thoroughfare (50 MPH speed limit). When the light turned green, I depressed the gas pedal, but the vehicle failed to move. Instead, it hesitated, bucked a bit, and then lost power altogether.

NHTSA #: 10971448
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 40 MPH. The check engine warning indicator illuminated.

NHTSA #: 10943877
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2016

Shortly after exiting interstate and slowdown for signal, I attempted to accelerate and the vehicle was totally unresponsive, like I wasn't even giving it gas. I have had it serviced twice and towed once for stalling while driving, shuddering, sputtering. Took waiting and numerous attempts to get it restarted.

NHTSA #: 10928165
highPOWER TRAIN,WHEELS,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2016

I got my car with 15 miles on it, before I even had 10 thousand miles the car had a transmission heat up. Took it to the dealer they run a test nothing was found. A week later same thing happen, now the car is at 31 thousand miles im so scared driving the car stalling like a manual car everytime I accelerate.

NHTSA #: 10919186
highPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2016

The car has issues with the transmission shifting erratically. There is a very loud chattering coming from the engine. It is getting progressively worse.

NHTSA #: 10896620
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2015

On 04/06/2016, the vehicle's engine began to run rough and hesitated. Lack of acceleration, even at 4000 rpms (top speed 20 MPH at 4000 rpms). The vehicle began to stall and required the gas pedal to be pressed due to low rpms at idle.

NHTSA #: 10706175
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2025

While traveling on local roads and highways the vehicle transmission randomly down-shifts one or two gears. This has occurred when traveling in any gear from gears 3 through 6. It probably doesn't happen in 2nd gear because that is a transitory gear and not a cruising gear.

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NHTSA #: 11650171
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2023

The car has been having problems with oil consumption. The problem became known in 2022, but the dealer/service department (Frank Hyundai, National City, CA 91950) did not take care of the issue and did not care about safety. The dealer told me, "Your car is OK." On 7/3/2023, the engine light came on.

NHTSA #: 11562726
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2023

When I press on the brake the vehicle accelerate before it slows down. Sometime the car accelerates for no reason. This has been a recent problem for the past few months.

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NHTSA #: 11562177
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2023

Hybrid system warning comes up often and everytime I take it to get assessed, something different is getting fixed. These repairs are all expensive out of pocket repairs. The problems continues to happen and I’m constantly repairing something different.

NHTSA #: 11549889
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: May 2023

When I am driving car starts shaking a little I stop at a light and when I want to accelerate all of a sudden I step on gas and it wont drive I in middle of intersection it started shaking like it was going to turn off but didn't the check engine light came on but it never turned off I slowly accelerated and it kept driving I got to work turned it off when I turned back on the check engine light was no longer on .I have no idea what happened or why .

NHTSA #: 11523748
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2023

I have been keeping up with regular repairs and oil changes on my vehicle; so I was surprised when the oil light flashed once or twice in the past week, specifically when I took a turn tightly.

NHTSA #: 11507392
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2023

I was driving on the freeway and all the sudden the check engine light started flashing. At the same time the engine slowed down and would not accelerate past 60 MPH. I took the first freeway exit and drove to the nearest auto parts store.

NHTSA #: 11503069
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2022

The vehicle is slow to accelerate and as its accelerating it often will jerk or hesitate roughly. There have also been times when accelerating, such as getting on a highway, that the whole (what I assume to be) throttle system will almost stop and it feels like the car is just going to stop right there on the highway.

NHTSA #: 11475666
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: May 2022

Major oil consumption going on for years. Took in to dealer two years ago, they know there is a problem. They told me I could spend thousands of dollars to tear it apart to find out what is going on, and also told me to call corporate.

NHTSA #: 11464364
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

This is a follow-up to former Complaint #11450586 (05-Feb-2022) and confirms that both my local Hyundai Dealer -and- Hyundai Corporation (USA) are aware of this diagnosable- and fixable problem—but they fail to issue a recall.

NHTSA #: 11458687
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

The vehicle's transmission seems to be slipping or something. As you begin to come to a stop, the vehicle bogs down and you can not accelerate. There is a long hesitation and then suddenly it kicks in and jars the car.

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NHTSA #: 11450916
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly fail to accelerate above 25 MPH with the check engine warning light illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined.

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NHTSA #: 11445235
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2021

Had an Engine recall for the 2015 recall, was told that Transmission was the reason for the Engine failure, but the dealership would not fix the Transmission. Shortly following the replacement of the Engine, the problems that reside in the transmission are now costly up to $3000 or more for this issue.

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NHTSA #: 11439151
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

Transmission shudder, reverse gear not working, stuck in 3rd gear.

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NHTSA #: 11429938
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. There was oil leaking from vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the CVT transmission seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred on July 20, 2021. The vehicle was taken to the same local dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

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NHTSA #: 11426496
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

My Sonata Eco is a 2015 model with less than 46,000 miles. I take it for scheduled maintenance at least twice every year since I purchased it. The vehicle was experiencing stuttering, vibrations and lack of acceleration, most frequently when turning, moving uphill or early after startup. The stuttering would vary in it's intensity, from barely noticeable to strong enough to shake passengers. Sometimes when performing a turn, my car would not be able to accelerate, leaving me in the path of oncoming traffic until it would start working again. This would also occur when travelling uphill. No warning lights or other messages were given by the car. After taking it to the Hyundai dealership they informed me that my transmission was faulty and would require a full replacement. They specifically mentioned it was a mechanical issue with the dual clutch not engaging properly. All electronic/software in the vehicle was confirmed by the dealership to be up-to-date so this was purely a mechanical issue.

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NHTSA #: 11426151
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

2015 sonata intermittent problem which involves loss of acceleration when taking off from a stop. One has the accelerator to the floor and vehicle goes to 10 to 12 miles/hour until it gets to about the 3rd or 4th gear. This car has done this 5-6 times since the 20th of May.

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NHTSA #: 11424644
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE FROM A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A WHILE BEFORE CONTINUING TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED HOWEVER, THE MECHAINC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,200.

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NHTSA #: 11408373
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

THE CAR STALLED WHILE ON THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING TO LEAVE SAN ANTONIO. THE CAR LEFT IN SAN ANTONIO TO BE FIXED FOR 30 DAYS. RETURNED TO SAN ANTONIO HYUNDAI REPLACED THE ENGINE DUE TO A FAULTY ENGINE. METAL FLAKES FOUND INSIDE ENGINE. I AM NOW BEING TOLD I NEED A TRANSMISSION LESS THAN 1 MONTH AFTER THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. HYUNDAI NOT HONORING THEIR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY.

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NHTSA #: 11408045
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND MY CAR HAS POWER HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION. THIS HAPPEND 1-2 DAYS OUT OF THE WEEK UNTIL THE FORTH TIME IT HAPPENED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON AND CONTINUES TO HAVE POWER HESITATION AS WELL AS HIGH IDLING AT ALL TIMES, BURNING OIL, SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST, AND THE BRAKES ARE EXTREMELY HARD WHEN NEEDING TO BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC THAT RETURNED A CODE OF P0010 AND THEY REFERRED ME TO A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. I WAS ALSO GIVEN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WITH A CAMPAIGN NUMBER OF 15-01-022-1. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ALSO CAME BACK WITH THE SAME CODE. I HAVE PAID FOR THE PARTS AND DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY COULDN'T GIVE AN ESTIMATE OF WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER. HERE I AM TWO WEEKS LATER CALLING THE DEALERSHIP TO FOLLOW UP AND WAS TOLD BY THE PARTS DEPARTMENT THAT THEY CONTACTED HYUNDAI DIRECTLY AND THERE ARE 1800 OF THOSE PARTS ON BACK ORDER WITH AN ESTIMATED TIME OF BEING AT LEAST TWO MONTHS FOR THE PARTS TO COME IN. HYUNDAI ALSO STATED THAT THEY HAVE SUBMITTED A HIGH PRIORITY FOR THEM. I WILL BE WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR WHO KNOWS HOW LONG.

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NHTSA #: 11406799
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2021

WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING THE ENGINE HAS ALWAYS MADE KNOCKING NOISES WOULD OFTEN HESITATE AND JERK ALSO OIL CONSUMPTION WAS EXCESSIVE FOR A NEW CAR. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE FAULTY FROM THE BEGINNING NOW IT SMOKES ,KNOCKS AND MISSES CONSTANTLY. I REPORTED TO DEALER THE PROBLEM THEY DID NOTHING TO REPAIR THE BAD ENGINE.

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NHTSA #: 11406357
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2020

CAR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING; LOSS OF POWER; NON-RESPONSIVE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE

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NHTSA #: 11385479
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER BEING RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER NOR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

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NHTSA #: 11378266
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKING AND ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SUNTRUP HYUNDAI DEALER (5926 SOUTH LINDBERGH BOULEVARD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63123, (314) 892-2552) TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE MECHANIC LOCATED THE FAILURE CODE AT THE VEHICLE FRONT LEFT AXLE SPLINE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V784000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

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NHTSA #: 11350942
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2020

MY 2015 SONOTA HAS 92 K ON IT AND HAS HAD A LIFTER RATTLE FOR ABOUT THE LAST 5000 MILES TRIED USING HIGHER OCTANE FUEL WITH NO CHANGE RATTLES UPON ACCELERATION PLZ HELP ME WITH THIS

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NHTSA #: 11350812
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2020

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM TAILPIPE AND BEGAN TO LOSE ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO NEAREST AUTO PART RETAIL STORE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. ERROR CODE P0014 CAME UP ALONG WITH 2 OTHER CODES. TOOK VEHICLE TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP. ADVISED THE EXHAUST SOLONOID HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH SPARK PLUGS AND GASKETS DUE TO BURNING FROM THETA 2.0L TURBO OIL FEED LINE. CAR NOT DRIVABLE BACK TO HOUSTON WHERE I RESIDE. WE HAD TO FIND ADDITIONAL TIME TO STAY AT HOTEL AND WELL AS PAY FOR TRANSPORTATION BACK HOME. MY CAR IS STILL IN SAN ANTONIO. RECALL WAS REPAIRED LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO AND CAR NOW HAS THE SAME ISSUE.

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NHTSA #: 11350294
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: May 2020

My car engine was running fine but when I started it the next morning it started shaking real bad. Kind of a knocking noise like a rough idle.

NHTSA #: 11324375
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2019

I was driving to work friday 12-6 at approx. 7:24am and the check engine light comes on and flashing. I then pulled over to see what was wrong and I turned the car off and back on the car will then only accelerate to 10 MPH then slowly accelerate but will not go past 63.

NHTSA #: 11288082
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

My vehicle's dual-clutch system has been making loud, grinding noises while accelerating from a stop, or low speed (0-10 miles per hour). When this happens, I am not able to accelerate unless I slam the break on, and try to accelerate again. This has been dangerous when crossing intersections because the other drivers around are not anticipating a full stop.

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NHTSA #: 11266189
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

On or about 3/15/2015, purchased a new 2015 hyundai sonata. Maintained oil changes in accordance with "normal maintenance schedule" as described in owner's manual. In 5/2019, while driving on a highway, vehicle began sputtering, knocking and engine light came on.

NHTSA #: 11252958
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2019

The vehicle has intermittently failed to engage in reverse. This is only remedied by shutting the car off and restarting it. There have also been intermittent incidents of severe hesitation when accelerating, surges in the tachometer at inappropriate times accompanied by the engine racing (with check engine light indicator on), and jolting accelerations.

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NHTSA #: 11246462
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2019

I've noticed that putting my car in reverse is causing a hard shift into gear. Also, when you come to a stop, five seconds later it feels like someone is rear-ending the vehicle when there is no one there.

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NHTSA #: 11219944
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2019

My engine is burning oil. I had to add 1.5 quarts between oil changes with only 50,000 miles on the motor. The hyundai dealership states nothing is wrong with my car.

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NHTSA #: 11207127
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2019

I purchased a new hyundai sonata in march 2015. In november 2018 the engine was making sounds while driving and accelerating on roadways during higher and lower speeds. I took it to the dealership where I purchased the car 3.5 years prior.

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NHTSA #: 11196424
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when she started the vehicle and depressed the accelerator pedal, an abnormal noise was heard as the vehicle seized. The check engine indicator illuminated intermittently.

NHTSA #: 11144122
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2018

P0010 code and p0011 can hear a metal grinding noise when accelerating also fluctuating rpms. I keep immaculate maintenance and take excellent care of it. Absolutely no idea how but parked car everything was normal, started car next day and rpms shot high and light came on.

NHTSA #: 11119409
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2018

At around 80,000 miles car started going down hill. It hesitates to take off from a stopping point. It shakes sometimes when about to accelerate and it doesn't accelerate very fast anymore gets up to about 1800-2000 RPM before it actually picks up speed.

NHTSA #: 11118874
mediumPOWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2018

The low beam headlights will not come on even after replacing the bulbs and fuses. The a/c stopped working. Again, the fuses were replaced and all connections are right.

NHTSA #: 11110119
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2018

Car hesitates taking off from stop. Shakes and sometimes is unresponsive for a couple seconds

NHTSA #: 11075271
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2018

1/14/18 upon entering a 4 lane major road from a store parking lot, my 2015 sonata would not accelerate. I let off and pushed the accelerator pedal, no response though the RPM's were revving. The check engine light came on.

NHTSA #: 11062908
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2017

Problems started with rattling noise from engine, and engine loosing power/surging. This was 2 years ago with 20,000 miles on car, and took to dealer who applied ecm update. Which if anything made it worse, and car started surging forward in situations like applying brakes when approaching red light.

NHTSA #: 11032100
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2017

While driving my car loses power. What causes this is a leaking manifold. My friend has a 2015 sonata with the same issue.

NHTSA #: 11015240
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, there was a knocking noise coming from the transmission and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to long island city hyundai in queens, ny who stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not be serviced.

NHTSA #: 11014045
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. On several occasions, the transmission failed to shift gears without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

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NHTSA #: 10984298
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2016

Me and my wife were driving to southern california on a road trip. When accelerating uphill, the transmission downshifted to above 3,500 RPM's. Immediately the fuel cutoff and the car would not accelerate.

NHTSA #: 10936636
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2016

I read your complaints and also have had to have my ecm or vcm replaced 3 times. While accelerating my car loses power. Im not able to pass cars or get out of the way quickly if needed.

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NHTSA #: 10927656
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2016

While driving on a highway, the car unexpectedly lost engine power; the car engine did not respond whenever I quickly stepped on the gas pedal; thereby making any quick defensive maneuver impossible. It's as if the car engine was starved for air and became unresponsive for quick acceleration. Dealership determined error code p2600, intake runner control problem.

NHTSA #: 10820363
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2015

This is a transmission issue.check engine light turned on at 15000 miles and now at 31000 miles. As a result of this, car doesn't accelerate as intended. The car accelerates on its own.

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NHTSA #: 10811419
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2015

During labor day weekend, I was alerted on display that the "transmission temperature is high". I stopped for 40 minutes in a turnout area (the manual states that you need to wait 20 minutes in this case). I continued the trip, but the transmission was not shifting gear.

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NHTSA #: 10777799
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2015

When in drive, at low speeds (between 5mph and 10mph) the vehicle becomes jerky when decelerating, vehicle shudders as if troubling to change gears.

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NHTSA #: 10748905
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Apr 2015

Bought 2 brand new sonata with top technology package on 4/15/2015. The problem happened on both new cars. Whenever the gas pedal is off, the computer/software take control of slowing the car down even with open road ahead, on flat surface, on corners, up or down hill.

NHTSA #: 10712848
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2015

I went to accelerate, by depressing the accelerator, and the engine revved high, but, the car did not accelerate and there didn't appear to be power at the wheels. It acted as if the transmission was slipping. I let off of the pedal and it downshifted and power to the wheels was restored.

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NHTSA #: 10679238
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2024

My transmission literally went out once on me the SECOND DAY after I financed it. Now, less than a year later, it says I need to replace the transmission again. This is ridiculous.

NHTSA #: 11613138
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

UNKNOWN, car was driving fine on the highway, then all RPMS were lost and the car couldn't accelerate past 40mph. At the same time a loud knocking started and when I was able to park and pop the hood, the engine was clearly vibrating and the source of the knocking is undetermined.

NHTSA #: 11592327
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2023

The engine and yes it is. Because my car turned off in the middle of the loop on the highway when there was a lot of traffic and we could have gotten hit. No it has not been.

NHTSA #: 11535396
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2023

City driving and the bells and warning message on the dash stated the electrical system was being evaluated for causes why the engine/electric drive failed

NHTSA #: 11529258
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2023

can't use eco sport motor is accelerate and the car can't read the sensors a/c stop working brakes hard to press

NHTSA #: 11526382
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2023

When automatic headlights are on there are time that the headlamps will turn off when engaging the turn signals until turn signals are disengaged.

NHTSA #: 11505283
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2022

This is yet another incident of a Sonata Hybrid hybrid flashing a warning to the driver and the the engine shutting down. This time it was Sep 7, 2022 in Morristown, TN. A brief internet search LED to this: indicating that the issue is known to Hyundai.

NHTSA #: 11484755
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2022

Multiple times, when the car start up and is put in to reverse, there is no throttle response. Simultaneously, it can not be put into the manual gear select mode and the car lurches into second gear.

NHTSA #: 11476202
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2022

This 2015 Hyundai Sonata LTD ([XXX]) falsely indicates CEL/emissions light. When the vehicle is started and the temperature is appx. 20*F or lower, the indicator immediately displays.

NHTSA #: 11450586
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2021

When your applying brake on the 2015 sonata hybrid to slow down when u hit gas again the transmission stumbles and hesitates to speed up again. It happens all the time at any speed.

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NHTSA #: 11406978
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2021

My car just started making a weird knocking sound and so I pulled over and the car would not start once I turned it off.

NHTSA #: 11391050
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2021

When I start to drive, the car jerks a few times when trying to accelerate, then it will not go over 62 MPH when on the highway.

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NHTSA #: 11389318
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2019

Engine hesitates to put out power when taking off from a stand still. Transmission upshifts instead of downshifting when pressing pedal pedal 50% of the way. These problems occur in city driving.

NHTSA #: 11217676
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2019

My 2015 hyundai sonata was purchased brand new, and have had multiple power/acceleration issues; however, the most recent happened on march 19, 2019. While driving on a street (evening time) with the speed limit of 45, my car started to sputter/jerk back and forth, abruptly bringing my car to a speed limit of under 15 mphs. I tried to accelerate, but the gas paddle was unresponsive.

NHTSA #: 11190179
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2019

While driving on a busy street, on march 19, 2019, my 2015 hyundai sonata begin to sputter and not accelerate over 10-15 MPH. This is not the first time that I have had this issue. The corporate office is aware of this issue.

NHTSA #: 11190140
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 2017

On multiple occasions (about 10) since april 2017, vehicle has decelerated to very low speeds, e.g., 10 MPH while traveling at 35-40 MPH on a city street, which is usually accompanied by engine dying. This was reported to o'brien hyundai of fort myers, fl on 4/20/17. They were not able to duplicate the problem after test driving for 8 miles.

NHTSA #: 11033534
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2016

When the vehicle is parked and you go to start the car the gearshift is stuck in the park position almost like it's locked there.

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NHTSA #: 10927846
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2016

I was driving about at 50 MPH on a highway with my kids and had only 1 to 2 miles left to exit. Suddenly, I felt something wrong in the engine or powertrain as I couldn't accelerate my car. When I tried to hit hard on the acceleration pedal, my car would accelerate a little bit, but not that much.

NHTSA #: 10909502

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