2001 Hyundai Sonata engine and engine cooling problems

23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Hyundai Sonata — 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

11%

share of all complaints

71,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I came to a complete stop after driving only 10mph, my engine cradle dropped down there for smashing through my front axel, and turning in both of my front wheels. Not realizing what happened I continued to drive to a repair shop. Both tires popped. I called a tow truck and paid an outrageous…”
filed Apr 3, 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The crankshaft sensor failed and was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure recurred two additional times due to the crankshaft and was repaired under warranty. The dealer…”
filed Feb 24, 2009

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023
Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-EM-010H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022