2009 Hyundai Sonata: engine failure

Filed Feb 9, 2023 · Steering · 175,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side front wheel was seized due to a malfunctioning yaw sensor. The ESC warning light was illuminated. The contact deactivated the traction control to prevent the failure from recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent the contact a gift card for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of her father. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer then diagnosed that the gasoline needed to be pumped out. The repair was completed; however, the failure recurred. The battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at the dealer for 3 months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The dealer stated the car needs a new engine.

Filed Dec 28, 2021 · Engine · 193,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was jump-started and driven to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ

Was driving and out of no where the engine light came on and all power was lost. Could hardly control the steering. Pulled over and waited a moment and started the car again. After two minutes the same problem happened. Mechanic said to bring it straight to hyundai and demand a new engine. This should be a recall. Very dangerous to happen while driving.

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Engine · CA

I was exiting the freeway and my car engine just died. I couldn't stop and ran through the intersection. My car wouldn't start after that. I had it towed to a garage where they told me the engine had seized up.

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · MI

Issue 1 at 29,476 miles, 23 sept 2011. Rear brakes seized due to rear caliper slides sticking. Pads and rotors replaced under warrant by dealer, bill marsh traverse city, mi . Repair order 737578. Issue 2 rear brakes noise and worn. 69,385 miles. 29 may 14. Rear caliper piston seized. New calipers, pads and rotors. Repair order 771872. Issue 3, rear brakes noise and hot. 104, 051 miles. 24 oct 2017. Rr caliper seized. Pads, rotors both sides rear and front replaced. Right rear caliper replaced. Bill marsh ro no 427604. Issue 4 rear brakes noise. Traverse rear caliper failed again. Rear rotors, pads, and rr caliper replaced. 28 feb 2019. Bill marsh hyundai repair order 432896. 4 replacements of rightrear brake caliper , brake pad, and rotors are excessive and abnormal. This model year sonata should be added to recall for rear brakes. Many more complaints of premature rear brakes failure are noted online for model years 2009, 2010. Brakes get extremely hot and fuel economy suffer greatly when this failure occurs.

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 80,248 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel and the ignition switch seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to tysinger hyundai in hampton, virginia to be repaired, but the dealer could not find the cause of the failure. In addition, the dealer stated that a locksmith would need to unlock the ignition. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 80,248. Updated 10/18/17*lj

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Engine · 167,000 miles · KS

Emissions warning had been on for a short time. 20 minutes after a big puff of smoke, the car died and the mechanic says the motor is locked and it will need a new engine. Very little warning or poor car performance.

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · CO

I own a 2009 hyundai sonata. While operating I noticed a significant decrease in speed, coasting, fuel economy, and braking distance. Upon parking my car I smelled burning brakes. As I walked past the driver rear tire I could feel the heat radiating from the tire. I didn't dare touch the rim for fear it would burn me. Diagnosis revealed a seized rear driver brake caliper piston. This caused ruined the rear brakes and put undue stress on the front brakes. I had to replace the entire braking system as they had all become a safety hazard. I purchased an extended warranty which covered the rear caliper replacement but nothing else. Burning through brakes is a serious safety hazard. I haven't notified the manufacture of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · MD

Rear brake calipers have seized at least 7 times, causing me to need to replace them. I'm at 115,000 miles and have had the left one seize, destroying the rotor and pad 4 times, and the right one seize 3 times (once recurring within 15,000 miles of replacement). The car has been repaired at different shops, but the problem keeps recurring. First time occurred shortly after 30,000 miles. Occurs every 1-2 years since then. Most recent occurrence is now (car is being repaired this morning, left rear caliper/rotor/pad). Noticed massive shimmying this time. Previous times have been noticed from: grinding noise, car won't accelerate over 10 MPH (locked in engaged brake mode that time), and severe bucking while being driven.

Filed Oct 9, 2016 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · NC

A few mile from home on rural highway drivers side rear brakes suddenly seized lurching the vehicle, transmission down shifted, engine RPM went way up. Upon arriving at home, brakes were smoking hot and on inspection brake pads and metal almost gone, rotor had thinned to 1/4 ", and metal powder was all over the rim, side and rear of car.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Steering · 105,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure had gotten progressively worse and became a frequent failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 05/10/16*lj the consumer stated the steering eventually returned to normal. Updated 05/11/16.