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P0302 on HYUNDAI SONATA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2016, 2015, 2019

What P0302 Means on Your HYUNDAI SONATA

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

"Our 2015 Sonata has experiencing Engine failure several times due to excessive and irregular oil consumption."

— 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 01/22/2025

"Check engine light came on, difficulty accelerating from a dead stop or going up an incline. I had it at to 2 different locations to be placed on a computer, code P0010 for intake (A) camshaft position actuator circuit."

— 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • ENGINE • Filed 02/17/2023

"2019 sonata 2.0t with just over 11k miles on it began to suddenly studder and want to stall at low rpm or at the stop. obdii error code p0302. dealership said cylinder 2 had little to no compression and needed repair."

— 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 06/19/2019

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

Common Causes of P0302 on HYUNDAI SONATA

25%
25%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
1
2016
2
2019
1

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.

P0302 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