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P0010 on HYUNDAI SONATA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
9
Most Affected
2015, 2016

What P0010 Means on Your HYUNDAI SONATA

Real HYUNDAI SONATA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"My 2015 Hyundai Sonata experienced Service Campaign TX3, TSB# 15-01-022, with an error code of P0010. My car was in the repair shop from Thursday, February 19th, until Thursday, February 26th, being repaired. This cost me roughly $2,300.00 out of pocket."

β€” 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 02/06/2026

"Intake Camshaft, Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit and Brake Booster are the system that failed all in the same week. My safety is being put at risk because of the bad brake booster I almost rear end someone else. My car doesn’t accelerate has it should initially which could cause a wreck."

β€” 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA owner β€’ AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE β€’ Filed 04/29/2024

"Excessive oil consumption-1-2 quarts per week Losing power almost comes to stop on highway-Dangerous Knocking noise at times from engine White smoke at times from tailpipe Rough high idling Code P1326 Code P0010 Hyundai is very aware these issues in their engines."

β€” 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 02/11/2022

"My check engine light turned on and my car has power hesitation during acceleration."

β€” 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA owner β€’ POWER TRAIN,ENGINE β€’ Filed 03/11/2021

"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."

β€” 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA owner β€’ POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE β€’ Filed 07/23/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0010 on HYUNDAI SONATA

44.4%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
5
2016
4

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0010 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026