2009 Hyundai Sonata: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 26, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Valve cover gasket leaks and oil leaks on to the alternator which can cause the alternator to fail and the battery to not maintain a charge and the car can stall and then not start. This is the same exact problem problem that is in your recall on 2007-2012 Veracruz Recall number 20V705000 & 14V415000 And 2007-2009 Santa Fe vehicles have the same issue and Service Campaign 936 SB-10058931-4495 (TSB# 15-01-031).

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 7, 2020 · Engine · 180,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while his son was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. His son also stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's son coasted the vehicle into a parking lot where the vehicle remained. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. A case number was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 152,000 miles · TX

Was driving on access road and the ESC off light came on and the car started to stall- unable to accelerate. Had to pull to side of the road on wurzbach parkway. Took it to shop and had cam shaft, crankshaft sensors removed and replaced. Had $700 of other work done and car worked great for 2 weeks. Unfortunately today while driving home from ESC off light came on and car was unable to accelerate. Luckily I got to safety but could've been killed if I wasn't so lucky... Pretty ridiculous problem to have especially as so many people are reporting the same problem...

Filed Oct 31, 2019 · Engine · 79,930 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the p0014 code appeared and the cam sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where the cam sensor was replaced; however, the check engine warning indicator illuminated once again. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vivid and rr vivid solenoids needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and a full service was completed, including flushing the engine with cleanser and changing the oil. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment at jim burke hyundai (1424 5th ave n, birmingham, al 35203, (205) 386-959). The vehicle was taken to jim burke hyundai where it was determined that it was not under warranty. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and found codes: p0013 and p0011 (cvvt and assy not holding the camshaft timing). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,930.

Filed Aug 2, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 54,000 miles · OH

Takata recall on july 27, 28 2019 the ESC light came on intermittently causing the car to stall driving south on I 75 and later on the streets. After turning the car off and restarting the car it drove along ok. During our return trip, the car stalled again driving north on I 75 , and we pulled to the side of the road only seconds before a 18 wheeler passed us within less than a foot between us. All five us could have been killed. We were lucky to find a national repair shop opened on a sunday who diagnosed the problem as a faulty crankshaft position sensor( the car has 54,000 miles ) . The part was replaced and after 4 hours we were on our way, minus $400 plus dollars. Research indicates that this continues to be an unsafe and potentially deadly problem -that this sensor must be recalled- and the public made aware of the danger.

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 113,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the electronic stability control indicator illuminated while driving 60 MPH. Also, the vehicle jerked and stalled, but was able to restart. Additionally, the accelerator pedal failed to respond when it was depressed. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who referred the contact to heritage hyundai towson (801 york rd, towson, md, 877‑387‑5495) where it was diagnosed that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed May 12, 2019 · Acceleration, Fuel system · MN

Stalls randomly and intermittently anytime and at any speed without warning. It happens while cruising on a freeway or stopped on a light.

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the "ESC off" warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would not accelerate the vehicle forward when depressed and that the vehicle lost power. Pacifico hyundai in philadelphia, pennsylvania was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Engine · 109,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning indicator suddenly illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the throttle body, the camshaft sensors, and the timing chain were all faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Fuel system · 101,386 miles · TX

Intermittent stalls or attempts to stall over the past 5 years. Always stalled when the issue occurred while stationary; attempts to stall while in motion or trying to accelerate. Vehicle has actually stalled on highway. Attempts to restart where successful, however. No trouble code to solve problem but worked fine up until yesterday when the fuel pump failed altogether. Car stalled and would not start while turning in middle of road. Found out from mechanic after it wouldn't start again that it was fuel pump failure but symptoms conclude fuel pump defect from years past.

Filed Sep 22, 2017 · Driver assistance · 260,000 miles · CA

The ESC light comes on intermittently while driving. The car jerks as this happens. Once in this condition, the car runs extremely rough and will even stall when starting from a full stop (stalls in the middle of an intersection). During one occurrence, the car wouldn't go faster than 25 MPH when going up a slight incline. I can't turn off ESC; pressing the switch is ignored. If I turn off/on the car, the problem seems to go away for a while.