2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 17, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · OH

While on the highway vehicle started shaking violently, flashing engine light then service hybrid system along with every light on the dash! Car still running poorly, stiff steering very hard to slow down to get to safety! By the time I was able to pull over the engine was knocking and a burning smell was coming from the engine compartment. I popped the hood shut the car off , the exhaust manifold and converter(in one together) was so hot it was glowing! I’m thankful I was able to get to safety without it catching fire because it was on its way there! I called for a tow and sent it to the dealer where Hyundai is replacing the engine.

Filed Apr 20, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · TX

the federal safety agency has numerous complaints from owners of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with failures associated with the following: abnormal (knocking) noise from engine, reduced motive power and/or hesitation, illumination of the “Check Engine” warning lamp, illumination of engine oil pressure warning lamp, and a burning smell, oil leaking, and smoke. After research, I found the recall 21V301000, which lists “Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V‑301”, and I have attached it. I believe the piston oil rings are potentially a source of engine failure for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (since they are from the same manufacturer) and not the process and defect that Hyundai previously listed (that they stated was corrected), yet referenced in their recall. Hyundai and Kia both have defects with their ignition coils that have the shared part number: 27300-2E601, which also appears as: 27300 2E601. We have a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited that is on its 3rd set of ignition coils, and some Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte owners have reported the use of a 4th set of ignition coils. I have researched this part number by contacting multiple Hyundai Certified Parts Departments. A Hyundai Parts Department verified that the Hyundai Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 16-01-003-1 states that it “replaces” part number 27300-2E601 with part number 27300-2E601QQH, but they are the same exact part down to the 27300-2E601 appearing on both parts. One of the Hyundai parts people that I spoke to said that Hyundai put white circle stickers on the top of the ignition coils to differentiate between the older and newer part numbers, but the parts are identical. He said that Hyundai contacted their supplier of the ignition coils and negotiated a lower price due to a high failure rate. This means a significant price difference per ignition coil for the dealers, but keeps a defective part in the concerned vehicles.

Filed May 1, 2021 · Engine · 110,000 miles · TX

In oct..2020 my sonata was at pep-boys auto for a synthetic-oil change. Pep-boys called me to advise can't service the car for the oil change. Since last oil change 6k miles ago their was no oil in the engine. They saw this several times in the last year with 2.0 engine, they want no responsibility and said take your car to the dealer & open case the engine has a serious flaw, it burns the oil with the gasoline. They said a recall? Documents attached. I went totexan hyundai, put my car through a series of tests every 1000 miles. I was told the engine can be replaced you in the 10 yrs, however you over the 100k miles,will not b covered, a hyundai motors would cover 50% . Was told engines last 250-300k miles. I spent over 2k for ext. Warranty. It ran out at 100k. Hyundai has not backed up their car. Sonata hybrid was sold to me being dependable & lasting years. It failed terribly, I maintained my car always and now need the federal safety agency please help. On hyundai forums many2.0 have same situation with oil disappearing. I prepaid on credit card $3531.00, texan hyundai placed order for a new engine. Back ordered. Date to fix will be in during the month of july2021. All miles r highway to and from, katy to brenham college has no hills all straight run since day bought. These engines should last, there is a failure in design? Not dependable car. Very defective 2.0 engine. Last 2 yr's I would smell burning oil in my car, I would open the window since no lights on dash. No oil in the engine, no dash light? Pep-boys said those lights never were lit on the defective cars. If light would have taken to the dealer for service. My records which show this car was properly maintained. Hyundai should fix 2.0 engines, folks like me are in a hard situation. Thank you for hearing my situation. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Engine · 76,000 miles · NC

Driving down the road at 65 MPH, the engine started making a ticking noise. Further down the road the ticking became knocking. This prompted the command center to tell me to turn the vehicle off immediately. The vehicle would no longer crank and was giving a camshaft sensor code. I received a recall notice 5 days later. Had the vehicle towed to the dealership. After being told I would need a new engine, and that it wasn't a recall issue, I called national. After a week or so it was confirmed that hyundai would replace the motor at their expense. Never confirming it was because of the recall though I had all the symptoms other than catching on fire. It has now been 2 months and my motor is supposedly on back order, but coming in weekly. Hyundai seems to really be dragging there feet though they lost a lawsuit over motor issues before.

Filed May 23, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 108,000 miles · KY · fire

On 5/11 my wife was driving when she heard a clicking sound. She was not far from the dealership and decided to drive the car in to get looked at. As she got close to the dealership the vehicle started to smoke. She pulled over to a safe location where she could get out and as she was pulling over the vehicle started to flame. She immediately grabbed the dog and jumped out of the car and called 911. Withinjust a couple minutes of exiting the vehicle it was fully engulfed in flames and exploded.

Filed May 20, 2019 · 2,240 miles · DC · fire

Vehicle being driven down highway and caught fire.