I purchased this used car in september 11,2020 I had it inspected and it passed. I drove the car daily to work, one day (october 23,2020) while driving home the car just shut off in the middle of the street in philadelphia on adams ave, someone from the neighborhood had to push my car to a safe location, I tried to restart it and nothing, had it towed to triple a car care center where I was told it has a engine lock, the engine will not turn. I was told to call hyundai to see if they will repair it and I was told by hyundai that it was not a recall on this specific VIN, I am very sad and upset.
2011 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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As I was driving my car's engine started to smoke and within 2 minutes the fire started.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a tapping and knocking noise was present coming from the engine compartment and the driving speed failed to exceed 20 MPH before the engine suddenly stalled. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.*dt
My steering wheel shakes and my radio blew out and the airbag light is on and won't go out. I'm
I starting hearing a clicking then the car lost all power, steering was so stiff, brakes would not prss down I was able to get off the road then smoke was pouring out the front. I could smell wires buring we pour water down in the motor but the hoses were still hot to the touch. The car will not restart. I scared me to death in so glad I slowed down. I bought the car less than 1yr ago. Dont dealers have to check these things. I'm so frustrated. Should not be allowed to sell a car if you know theres an open recall. I'm thankful my kids werent with me.
Driving home from work one day at 55miles per hr my engine just stalled out and turned off , since then the engine makes a clicking sound and has lost all power , and the tires make a clicking sound when I turn
Engine seized on highway with flashing lights
I bought this used o this summer had it looked at and had oil change and the engine needs replaced. Oil was completely gone but no leak. And cruise control stopped working. This was supposed to be a reliable car for my daughter to get back and forth to college.
Started to drive on a highway, vehicle cut off in motion. It will not turn back on anymore
Suspension making loud thump noise while driving and check engine light is on after engine been replaced and seatbelt light is on...and paint and clear coat is pealing
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer frank hyundai located at 3150 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950, (888) 355-2980, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.*dt
On 9/23//2020, my engine was on fire after driving a few minutes down the road and parking. The vehicle is at hyundai now. 2011 hyundai sonata 2.0t
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal odor and noises coming from the engine, all the warning lights illuminated, and then the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from the engine. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was unable to start. The contact pushed the vehicle into a parking lot where it currently was parked. The contact called an independent mechanic where it was advised that a new engine be installed. The contact later contacted world car hyundai north, 12908 interstate 35 north bldg 2, san antonio, tx 78233, and informed them of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the warranty was only for a 120,000 miles and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,537.
My car just died on me I believe it the motor just died on me I may havw 140,000 miles no indication. The car stop on me while I was on freeway I had to cruise to the next exit and park in 09 a motel parking lot
This is my daughter's car. On the evening of 9/6/2020, they were driving home when the car just stalled out and would not restart. This was on a city street a couple of blocks from their home. They pushed it to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Within 5 minutes, the car was ablaze and police and fire were called to the scene. We contacted hyundai the next day and they have opened a case number 17293089 and we are waiting to hear from therm.
I was driving on the highway the engine light came on and the engine started knocking
- engine had metal shavings in it which LED to excessive amounts of oil consumption, it took the dealership almost a year to admit that the engine was going out -the brake light switch keeps going out, I have replaced my third switch in my 7 years of owning this car. -the taillight wiring harness warp the taillight housing for the brake lights due to excessive heat generated from the 2537 bulbs. In general, the wiring harness don't even last that long
Torque converter went out all of a sudden. Cost me $3150 to have it replaced. Then the gear shifter moved back and forth but will not go into gear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that her son was driving at 70 MPH and the engine ceased. The contact's son guided the vehicle from the middle lane to the side of the highway. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed first to an independnent mechanic and he diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer hyundai of central florida (17325 e highway 50 clermont, fl 34711, 888‑566‑5820) who confirmed the same diagnosis of the engine ceasing. The contact was not given the specific reason as to why the engine ceased. The dealer initially stated that there was a recall on the engine and would submit a request to the manufacturer. The contact called and confirmed with the manufacturer the engine was covered under a recall and would contact the dealer to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer then declined the repair by email stating that the vehicle was four years out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.
My car stall whiljng driving then stop in front of another vehicles. I had to push it over on neutral. My vehicles had knocking sound when trying to get it back up running . Let it sit for a while and it start back up on its own. I took it to hynduai 8/8 the service worker jim said he can't diagnostic cause the light is gone. I told him that I cant risk driving this vehicle when I know it had a knock sensor recall last year campaign 953 and its doing it again. He told me their is noth I ng he can do and advice me to drive it back home until it happens again and then get tow. J scold him and said and risk my kids life and others. It stalls in the middle of driving. The engine completely goes out for almost 40 minute. This the 6th time it happen between oct 2019 to aug 2020.
The car spontaneously caught on fire. Originated from engine bay and engulfed within seconds had to jump out of vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the connecting rod was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer bergstrom automotive (3023 n victory ln, appleton, wi 54913) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not subjected to a recall. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 124,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact called atlantic hyundai located at 193 sunrise hwy north service rd, west islip, ny 11795, (631) 587-0700, and was informed to have the vehicle brought in for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall and any repair would be an out of pocket expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart and was pushed over to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that an abnormal fuel odor entered the vehicle through the air conditioning vents while attempting to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called randy wise hyundai (4350 lennon rd, flint, mi 48507, (810) 230-2500) and informed the dealer of the failure and to schedule an appointment. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the repair failed to fix the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number: the failure mileage was approximately 164,000.
First, my low beams quit working months ago. Bulbs are good. I even took it in to a shop to have it checked. They said they couldn't find anything and that it was an electrical issue. That makes sense since I just started having issues with the dome lights inside as well. Have to have the inside lights turned off or they will not go off. Most recently, on the highway on my way to work, my car lost power and the dash lit up with lights and I had to pull over. Started making a loud clanging noise as well. Took it to the shop again to get it looked at. They said my oil was almost gone. No oil on the dipstick. I just recently had the oil changed! Should not be out of oil. They further noted that there were no signs of oil leakage anywhere. Suggested that the engine was faulty and was excessively burning oil. Not sure what I aza m supposed to do now. I have a issues with safety due to my lights not working, and a bigger issue with my engine not working properly. I need help!
I bought a 2011 sonata 24 hours later I took it on the road. Just as I get an hour away from home I was going up a steep hill... The next thing I know my rpms shot up past four and then next thing u know every light on my dash came on and my gas peddle stopped working. I also made sure to get an oil change before I left. Once I finally got the car towed back home I tried again to start it now my engine is knocking... I contacted the guy who sold it (licensed to sell cars) mentioned he did not know of any recall. Will be calling a hyundai dealership near me in the am for more info.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the started needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
I was at a complete stop and when I accelerated to approximately 15-20 MPH, the rpms increased to over 5,000 and engine began to shake however when pressing on the gas pedal vehicle would no longer accelerate. My engine, eps, and oil lights all illuminated and vehicle stalled in the middle of the lane. Vehicle ignition would not engage after stalling. I had to have the vehicle towed. In sept of 2019 I had a similar issue with high rpms, vehicle not accelerating properly and safety light illuminating. I brought it in to the dealership where we purchased it used (june of 2019) and they claimed they could not find any problems. No recall was mentioned by them so I am assuming it was never looked into. Had it not of been for the tow truck driver I would have never been made aware of a possible recall issue.
I was driving about 60 on highway my car lost all ability to accelerate and eventually killed my battery so I restart the car to which my speed was no longer getting above 20 MPH and barely cost to a parking lot mind you I would have power but no acceleration and I herd a knocking that was not present before my car just was serviced for a oil change and filter was put on it about two weeks from the day it happened which this all came about june 25, 2020 and my AC also quit working it blows but no cold comes out just recently happened with in the past two weeks.
Driving car and it stalled and died. Engine making clucking sound. Had to tow to mechanic engine locked up. Also before engine failure car hard to start .the vehicle was in motion when died in the city.
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