When I'm driving and I come to a stop my car would make clanking noises I turn my car off and turn it back on and it would stop. When it was time for an oil change I changed my oil and one night I'm driving home and it makes the clanking noise again along with a burnt smell I pull over turn my car off turn back on it still clanking and has clanked ever since. I towed my car home and haven't driven it again because when inspecting it, we noticed my oil level was perfect but timing chain was extremely loose and metal shavings in my oil.
2012 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints
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The engine started making a significant knocking sound , the vehicle only has 111000 miles on it, and the repair quotes are $6,500 which is almost what the vehicle was worth.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to thornton road hyundai (669 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 1420002. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.
This vehicle I have to the mechanic several times this year and it fixed the yellow light goes off for two months or so and comes back on again. This has been going on for the past year.
Hyundai elantra 2012 gls shutting off while driving at low speed or at stopped, stopping, loosing control of your car at low speed no breaks or steering wheel, or speedometer after turning the car on..
I purchased the vehicle from a person not dealer. Hyundai was mint condition. Drives smooth. Its kept up and only serviced at hyundai..144,000 miles. My 3rd day having this car the engine ticks and knocks. When checking the engine I literally burned my finger touching the engine it was so hot I had a blister the car ran for 1 minute not even. I researched this and thousanda od consumers have had engine and knocking also this left me stranded in freezing weather on a country road with my born and she got rsv
While sitting at light the car begins to jerk like it wants to cut off.yes this happens at stop signs in the country and city streets in town.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. When the accelerator pedal was engaged, the vehicle hesitated and only accelerated to 20 MPH. The vehicle also stalled while at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. The mechanic cleaned all the sensors; however, the failure was not corrected. The mechanic stated that the throttle body was causing the vehicle not to accelerate. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 15986313. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 157,607.
My 2012 hyundai elantra started making a ticking/ knocking noise in the engine. I googled the problem and found that many people were having the same issue. It was a missed step when building the engine. The noise is called piston slap. It's happening to a lot of hyundai's from 2011-2016 elantra and sonatas. Hyundai didn't do a recall because they don't want to foot the cost of replacing the engines. I took my car to hyundai of south brunswick nj on 7/3/19 no one called me until 7/9/19 I called everyday 3-4 times a day and kept being transfered to leave voice mails, I left messages and no one called me back. On 7/9/19 I was called and told it would cost me 6,766.00 to replace my engine. I believe hyundai should be responsible for the engine when they're aware of this issue and have not done a recall. The problem happened just starting the car one morning and the noise got louder each day.
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the engine caught on fire due to unknown reason. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. A police report was filed. The vehicle had not been moved and continued to be parked at contact's residence. The contact called to the local dealer hyundai de hormigueros located at carr #2 km 165.7 bo. Lavadero, hormigueros, 00660, puerto rico, 1 787‑849‑6000 and had been made aware of failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed as of yet. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
I am the 2nd owner of the vehicle. This vehicle started the infamous 'ticking or knocking' sound in january this year when it was very cold. At first I thought it would go away after the engine warms up but it continued to get worse with time. The ticking sound became very loud and annoying. I took it to couple of reliable mechanics to take a look and get an idea of what's wrong with the engine. They both told me separately that one of the pistons is not working properly and in order to fix this issue I have to have my engine replaced.I was also told that this is a 'known issue' with elantras 2012-16. Anyways I took it to hyundai dealership here in chantilly, virginia. They looked at it and finally told me that it is out of warranty and it will cost me $8000 to put a new engine and about $4000 or so to replace with used engine. This is shocking given that hyundai is well aware of the faulty engine design and lots of people have already complained about the ticking problem yet there is no recall !!!
Car is jerking while driving. Esc light comes on. Hesitates, low power.
As I backed out of a parking place and attempted to stop the car in reverse to check the area behind me, the car stalled out completely, the engine stopped and the brakes would not respond and seemed stuck. I put the car back in park and turned it off, then finally on the third try, the engine engaged and I had control of the car, moved back into the parking place and then managed to back out normally and proceed.
Takata recall I have a 2012 elantra 120,000 miles car has stalled driving down the highway and also has started a ticking in the engine I took it to have a oil change and they said there was metal in the oil pan and I needed a new motor. Hyundai who advised the sonata had a recall for the same issue but not the elantra
I have 2012 hyundai elantra gls with 1.8 l dohc engine. When cold started, the engine produces ticking/knocking noise which quiets down after running for 15 minutes. But, I observed that it is getting louder and louder and the noise is also not getting reduced as it used to be. I went to northtown hyundai and they found metal shavings in the oil pan. Hyundai refused to replace the engine for free even though they very well know that it is a manufacturing defect due to bad piston coating. The engine power has highly reduced and I am afraid that it might blow in the middle of the highway. I have attached the hyundai canada bulletin where they acknowledge the manufacturing problem. But, hyundai USA is not doing anything with this problem.
After 110,000 miles, engine started hesitating, not running smooth, anymore. Brought to valley stream, ny dealer on 1/8 and they claimed no trouble found, sent me away and 2 mos. Later, the engine died. They "confiscated" my vehicle for safety concerns, but never said what, specifically.
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 hyundai elantra. A few minutes after the vehicle was parked in the driveway after a trip, the sound of a horn was heard from the vehicle. Someone looked outside and saw the front end of the vehicle on fire. The fire was extinguished by a family member. There was no warning indicator illuminated. Neither a fire nor a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and declared totaled by the insurance company. The contact sent an email to vandergriff hyundai (817‑912‑5122, located at 1120 w interstate 20, arlington, tx 76017), but there was no response. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v310000 (structure). The failure mileage was 88,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Ticking noise at 78000 miles.
At 56,000 miles or there abouts my engine started to tick, has had regular maintenance and oil changes since purchased as a used vehicle in 2014 with 17,000 miles. The mechanics state this a common problem with the elantra. I am covered under my 100,000 mile warranty, yet hyundai refuses to fix the engine blaming it on poor maintenance. I brought this vehicle putting my trust in the company and now may end up paying for a car I cannot use or may kill me. Someone needs to do something.
I purchased the car used, when it had 35,000 miles on it. Around 38,000 miles, I started to experience an engine ticking noise and vibration before coming to a stop or when starting up after a stop. It feels like the car will stall, but it never actually stalls. I have taken the car to several mechanics and the head mechanic at a hyundai dealer. The hyundai mechanic said the issue is "common" with hyundai elantras. He listed off various fixes he has tried, but said he can't figure out a common cause. When I researched the issue online, it appears that many other hyundai elantra owners have the same problem (e.g. Carcomplaints.com). It seems that there are many hyundai elantra owners waiting on engine replacements, with hyundai often not wanting to pay for the engine. I wonder if a recall is needed.
I have a 2012 elantra, I am 2nd owner of the car, it just turned 67,000 miles and began making a loud ticking noise coming from the engine, I took it to my mechanic who did an oil change and discovered that there were pieces of metal in the oil pan and suggested I take it to hyundai dealership. Upon inspection at dealership they stated I need a new engine. The car is no longer in warranty so they dealer sent the information into hyundai corporate, outcome is no free engine I have to pay 3,000 out of pocket to have a new engine installed. In researching the problem online I am not alone in my pain! Shame on hyundai your car should be placed in the least wanted list! I wouldn't purchase another hyundai if it cost one cent! Hyundai is well aware of the issues with the engines and yet fails to acknowledge the right thing to do for its customers. Beware do no purchase a hyundai anything! I would not trust any of it's vehicles this is a huge safety issue for any one that owns one - do you homework check out the facts. Fortunately for me I didn't encounter a major accident while driving this car. I am now the owner of a very expensive car that is worth about the cost of the engine!
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 MPH, there was a ticking noise coming from the engine. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to northtown hyundai (3675 sheridan dr, amherst, ny 14226, (716) 992-6536) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 15444915. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was not available.
My vehicle has less than 100k miles on it. I have been driving it without any issues and getting routine checkups and oil changes. I was driving my vehicle down the road (almost on the highway) and during my drive my engine blew out and the car immediately stopped. Due to being a second owner of the vehicle, I am not covered under the factory warranty under 100k miles. After much research, it seem that both hyundai and kia have engine issues; however, only certain makes/models are covered when elantras also have the same issues.
Vehicle has had engine ticking noises starting around 50,000 miles. On 3 occasions the dealer advised it was a non issue. Other vehicles from the same manufacturer and with the same engine have had recalls due to an engine manufacturing process defect. Engine noise has progressed from a slight ticking to a hard knocking sound and difficulty idling upon initial start up with no diagnostic codes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the engine made a distinct tapping noise. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions upon starting the vehicle, and was persistent for the past three months. Jones junction hyundai (1504 belair rd, bel air, md 21014) was made aware of the failure and was unable to locate any diagnostic trouble codes to help identify the source of the noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,500.
Takata recall: my car will rev the engine really high over and over again on its own rather than idle while in park. Also while in drive and the break pressed, the engine will rev on its own likes its trying to move forward without me pressing the gas pedal. This is dangerous. This has happened on multiple occassions not just what is noted below.
Intermittent engine ignition failure. Engine does not start when gear shift is in park and key is properly inserted and turned. Grinding noise and engine does not start. Problem occurs up to five times per week upon attempting to start the car. The issue began in april 2018 and is ongoing on a weekly basis. The defect has resulted in unreliable transportation. I replaced the ignition coils and ignition plate was cleaned. Problem was not resolved. Mechanic cannot identify the defect. Similar issues have been reported with hyundai sonatas, resulting in a recall. Many complaints about intermittent hyundai elantra 2012 ignition failure can be found online.
While driving at 35 MPH on left lane, engine suddenly died and car skidded a little because brake was deployed automatically or the wheel locked. It made 2 braking/skidding sound. Then suddenly I was able to steer again and position the car to the right for safety. Engine wont turn on. Burning smell and some smoke maybe from locked brake? Car towed to nearest hyundai shop.
Takata recall car doesn't want to start and struggles to do so. Have replaced battery and key fob batteries. This has to be a starter issue, possibly an electrical short. Says "key out" while I'm driving it half the time. I am afraid it will cut off while I'm driving it! I have only had the car for 2 years! Been doing this for about 2 months.
Vehicle stalled twice while driving. Once while merging from a highway on to a surface street. Hyundai is aware of this issue involving 2012 elantras and other years as well. This issue was also present in the sonata, and ultimately was settled with a class action law suit. Speaking with an attorney we are also aware of instances where vehicles have caught on fire as a result of these defective engines.
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