2015 Hyundai Accent: engine failure

Filed Jul 27, 2021 · Engine · CA

My check engine light came on and stayed on, while the oil light appeared when my car was in idle and the engine began to knock. My AAA approved mechanic determined that the engine had a rod knock and the oil pressure at idle was only 3 psi. In other words, the the engine had completely failed and would have to be replaced. At 36,000 miles !I had the car towed to the local dealership where they confirmed this diagnosis and noted excessive metal debris in the oil and oil pan. My research revealed that an identical engine manufacturing defect had resulted in a class action suit against Hyundai which was settled in 2018. Hyundai was forced to replace the engines with new ones and cover all the owners costs for 3.9 million complainants. They also suffered a huge fine by the federal safety agency. Because of Covid lockdowns, I had driven my car very little in 2020, otherwise this catastrophic failure would have occurred well within the the 5 year warranty period. As it was, the warranty had expired approximately 4 months earlier. The dealership contacted Hyundai N.A. and I was offered a "goodwill offer" which allowed me to pay over $3200 for a reconditioned engine with a warranty of only 1 year or 12,000 miles. It is my contention that no reputable car manufacturer would consider an engine life of only 36,000 miles to be acceptable. There is no question that the engine failure was, in any way, my fault and I have the maintenance records to prove it. My "goodwill offer" expired and I towed my car home. Of course, I was fortunate that my engine did not fail on the freeway, at high speed, or burst into flames as some Hyundai engines have been known to do.

Filed Jun 28, 2021 · Engine · NY

Engine blew

Filed Dec 2, 2020 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TX · fire

1 year after purchasing car, I had a check engine sensor show up. I took it in and a diagnostic test showed an o2 sensor needed to be replaced. I replaced it and the part was defective, so I took it back and they replaced it again, after which it appeared to be fine. Then less than 6 months later, it began to run poorly and would not accelerate properly and seemed to not be getting fuel or oxygen or something. I took it in again and ended up having a catalytic converter put it for over $500. It ran fine for maybe a month after and the check engine light comes on again, it was running poorly again, losing power almost stalling out when pushing accelerator, it smelled like burnt oil. I had oil checked and changed 3 times during the time this all was happening too because of the smell of burning oil. Each time the oil change was done the service technician said it appeared not o have been changed because it was black and burnt and low, which is not possible, due to how frequently I was having it checked and changed not knowing what else to do!!! Ultimately, on my way to my parents house the engine blew and smoke poured out from under it and it would not run again and it appeared to be burning. Upon inspection there was a hole melted into the engine block!!!! I am so disappointed in this vehicles performance. I had the vehicle from 2017 to march of 2020, still owe money on it and cannot drive it or afford to get it fixed. This engine failure was not my fault or due to my failure to properly car for the car. This is a hyundai issue and it is time someone be made aware that this happened to what could have been a life long consumer, but never again!!!!

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · SC

Airbag warning on dash randomly activates. Vehicle was taken in for engine failure(seized crankshaft) and was repaired under warranty. Told dealership about air bag issue at this time. I was told that there was a recall on this vehicle for a computer update that I was never informed about. I got my vehicle back engine runs fine but airbag warning light has come back on again after 5 days. I am notifying dealership of issue tomorrow (7/26/18).

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Engine · 16,604 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai accent. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the engine failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was blown. The contact was also informed that there were fractures to the front and rear of the engine, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,604. The VIN was not available.