The owner alleged recurring electrical and display problems with a 2015 Hyundai Sonata, including instrument cluster display issues and repeated no-start/battery concerns documented across multiple service visits. Although this page references Mountain View for local context, California consumer protections apply statewide.

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Repair History (from service records)

The visits below summarize what the records show (dates, mileage, complaint, diagnosis/repair, result).

2015 Hyundai Sonata — Documented Service Visits

Date

Mileage

Dealership/Shop

Complaint

Diagnosis

Repair Performed

Result

2019-04-05

31,077

Stevens Creek Hyundai (Santa Clara, CA)

Maintenance; CarPlay update request

—

Oil/filter service; CarPlay update

Service performed

2019-04-05

31,077

Stevens Creek Hyundai (Santa Clara, CA)

Campaign shown in service record

—

Campaign 953 / engine monitoring logic product improvement

Marked complete

2019-04-17

31,374

Stevens Creek Hyundai (Santa Clara, CA)

Center digital cluster info not visible after campaign/update

Codes noted; cluster replacement recommended

Instrument cluster replaced and mileage calibrated

Rechecked; operating as designed

2019-05-04

32,383

Stevens Creek Hyundai (Santa Clara, CA)

Passenger seat belt light on when someone is sitting

Concern verified; buckle not recognized

Passenger-side seat belt buckle replaced

Tested; operating as designed

2019-05-13

32,047

Stevens Creek Hyundai (Santa Clara, CA)

Battery dead/no-start after sitting; other electrical concerns noted

Parasitic draw confirmed (intermittent per record)

Smart junction box replaced; audio unit replaced per guidance

Reported no draw at that time

2019-05-28

32,256

Stevens Creek Hyundai (Santa Clara, CA)

No-start after sitting >24 hours following prior repair

Parasitic draw check; aftermarket alarm noted

Aftermarket alarm system removed; vehicle left for extended test

Reported no draw during test window

2019-06-03

32,383

Stevens Creek Hyundai (Santa Clara, CA)

No-start after sitting overnight/weekend

No parasitic draw found at that time; battery not holding charge

Battery replaced

Vehicle started/returned to service

Pattern Summary

• Multiple service visits in a short window for electrical/display concerns, including instrument cluster visibility and repeat no-start/battery complaints.
• Work performed included cluster replacement, parasitic-draw diagnosis, and replacement of electrical components per the service record.
• A separate safety-related concern appears in the records involving a passenger seat belt warning and buckle replacement.
• Later visits continued to document no-start/battery issues, including battery testing and replacement.

Recalls & Common Complaints (2015 Hyundai Sonata — context)

Recall campaigns are often VIN-specific. If you’re seeing similar symptoms, a quick VIN recall check can confirm whether your Hyundai Sonata is included.

No verified model-year-specific recall/complaint patterns were included.

Settlement Outcome (high-level)

The matter resolved through a $17,000 monetary settlement under California law. The agreement also states the payment and negotiations are not an admission of liability or wrongdoing.

California Lemon Law rights + next steps

California’s Lemon Law and related consumer protections can apply when a vehicle shows a documented pattern of substantial defects that persist after reasonable repair attempts, or when repeated warranty visits and electrical/safety issues undermine use, value, or safety.

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FAQs

How many repair attempts are “enough” in California?

There’s no single magic number. A repeat pattern for the same defect—or a substantial defect that persists despite repairs—can be sufficient, especially when the records show escalating diagnostics and parts replacement.

Do electrical no-start problems qualify under California Lemon Law?

They can. Repeated no-start/battery issues and parasitic-draw complaints may substantially impair use, value, or safety—particularly when documented across multiple visits and the problem recurs.

Does Mountain View matter for my Lemon Law rights?

No. Protections are statewide in California. “Mountain View” is used for local context based on the owner address shown in the service records; service and enforcement can involve any California dealership/service facility.

Could facts like these also raise dealer fraud or repair misconduct concerns?

Sometimes. If your paperwork, charges, or warranty handling don’t match what you were told—or if documentation suggests billing/inspection irregularities—those issues may also be relevant under California consumer law (separate from the defect/warranty claim).

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If your Hyundai has repeated electrical failures, no-start issues, or warranty runaround, you may have options under California law. Don’t wait—deadlines apply.

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