All service records indicate that my2011 sonata has been well maintained to the extent that I am getting offers from the dealership that it is needed for parts. While on the way home from a purchase offer event on saturday 3/23/19 after exiting the highway to a major thoroughfare by a busy mall the engine completely shut off . Luckily I had just pulled into a turning lane. Police had to come to stop traffic and push car off the road.
2011 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the steering wheel when it was turned in either direction. In addition, all four tires were prematurely worn to the point that they may need to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The vehicle was taken to palm springs hyundai (3919 e palm canyon dr, suite a, 1-(760) 202-8888) where it currently remained for over three weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would decelerate without warning. An independent mechanic reset the computer, but the failure continued. In addition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the multiple failures. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. The contact was also not notified of manufacturer service campaigns: 946 (under body corrosion preventative service and service campaign) and 953 (ECM & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Takata recall: 17v152000 driver seatbelt, 10v457000/10v426000 steering gear, 18v137000 airbags, 10v070000 latches/locks, 13v113000 exterior lighting, 15v568000 engine, 15v629000 suspension, 14v434000 power train,15v759000 brake light,16v190000 steering elec. Power, 14v433000 service brakes.
2011 hyundai sonata gls automatic transmission. Problem with ignition key. The key will not go past acc to the lock position to allow the key to be removed. Followed directions in manual to push the key in at acc position, but the lock mechanism does not move. Happens every other day. Have restart the car and move it and try the process again to get key to move into its proper position (lock) to remove key. Impossible security situation as cannot leave key in vehicle. Also stability control light comes on every morning., and car stalls every time I make a turn while driving. This is dangerous. Took my vehicle in to the dealership who claimed that all recall and campaign situations had been resolved with my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. All the warning indicators flashed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the engine needed to be repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
In november 2018, we had a rattling noise during low speeds, which turned out to be a problem with the engine (engine seized up during warm up inspection by mechanic). The engine was replaced for free due to an extended warranty that was part of a recall and settlement agreement with hyundai. In february 2019, the check engine light came on, which was for a damaged catalytic converter and cost over $2000 to replace. Last month, we received a recall notice from hyundai stating " hyundai is conducting a safety recall in the united states to confirm the high pressure fuel pipe was properly connected by hyundai dealers to the high-pressure fuel pump outlet when the engine was replaced under recalls 132 and 162. " we have an appointment scheduled for this service. There is a new recall for other kia and hyundai models that include the catalytic converter, but it has not been included for our model year.
My hyundai sonata began increasingly consuming oil rapidly for a couple months until it got to me putting in 1 quart every 200 miles!!! That destroyed the catalytic converter, although the tech at the dealer tried to tell me it was due to fuel. Experts at both the exhaust shop and ford dealership (where I bought it used), refuted that and told me it was definitely due primarily from the engine consuming way too much oil. Hyundai required me to do 5 oil consumption tests at their delaership before they can verify and document the engine is having problems! But in the meantime my engine could likely blow up/seize up, as the 2011 hyundai sonata is notorious for that and they recalled 470,000+ already!! I only have 3 oil consumption tests, and it shows 200 miles per quart!! My cat converter is now clogged and my car lost power. So now in a catch 22 (maybe on purpose?). I can't get 5 tests without replacing my catalytic converter, but since engine is losing 1 quart per 200 miles that oil will soon destroy any new converter I put on within 1 or 2 months, if not less!! So this is ruining the car, and I have started a case number with corporate hyundai in california. They haven't called me back in several days all the while I don't have a car to use. Engine burning 1 quart per 200 miles or less is terrible....engine is ruined! And it's not safe!! As I have read so many 2011 sonata owners telling about their car engines seizing up, locking up while driving 65 MPH on the highway in the middle lane!! I hope hyundai takes responsibility as I still owe $9,000 on this car!
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. Within weeks of owning the vehicle, there had been multiple failures. The vehicle had a drastic reduction in speed without warning, there was a strong burning odor, and the vehicle stalled randomly several times. The vehicle had to be towed to patty peck honda (555 sunnybrook rd, ridgeland, ms 39157, (601) 957-3400) due to it stalling. The dealer recommended that the vehicle be serviced by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was taken to wilson premier hyundai (450 steed rd, ridgeland, ms 39157, (601) 856-6423) where it was diagnosed that there was a loss of oil that required that the oil constantly be refilled and metal shavings were present in the engine assembly. Also, the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The catalytic converter was replaced, but the burning odor worsened. The dealer provided a loaner vehicle, but the contact's vehicle was returned under the guidelines that an oil consumption test should be performed every 1,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact felt that the manufacturer and the dealer failed to provide a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified numerous times. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
My car will stall in the middle of driving. It happens more frequently now and normally happens right after a left or right turn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel fumes inside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to harbor hyundai (3720 cherry ave, long beach, ca 90807, (866) 967-2242) where the fuel line was repaired. The dealer also repaired the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Car won't drive , all my lights are on my dashboard & can't move it nowhere!
Takata recall .on 2/2/2019 my car stalled out why I was driving and when I lifted the hood it's was a electrical burning smell with smoke coming from under the motor I had the car towed and the tow driver also said he smelled like something. Electrical was burning I was coming off a main highway to get an a city street had a friend check out the starter which he replaced, and I replaced it with a new battery.and my friend said the motor is locked
I was driving about 55 MPH on a highway and my car just shut down in the middle of traffic and wouldn't start, I was blessed not to get from behind. I had to have it towed home. Now I'm afraid to drive it. Also my steering wheel has been making this rattling/knocking sound anytime I try to steer it at all times. I have call in every recall notice I've gotten and I'm always told my car wasn't in the recall.
I was driving and the car went completely silent then eventually stopping. Car would not crank back up again, lights are fully functional, horn works, but the car just won't crank.
New engine and starter under recall by hyundai dealership in montgomery, al. I pick my car up no one in service is in my radio bluetooth AC won't work and they all worked prior! Car kept cutting off felt like wheels was gonna fall off drove horrible! Plug phone in USB start smelling burnt smell, unplug it smoke is coming out, it's extremely hot and cords burnt. Get home look at paperwork says 'tire separated needs immediate attention' no one told me let me drive on it. I had no clue my tires are fairly new. Tire exploded leaving dent in my car. I ask about tire he said 'oh I forgot to tell you' (as no big deal) in fact was! Ask which tire he didn't remember! Call consumer affairs advised to take back. Dealt with service manager rude and denied any fault before ever looking at car insisting they weren't to blame. How would he know if he hasn't ever even looked at it? Ask why lights on dash and why'd it not run properly? Blamed on my tire. Sold me tire $88 but he'd give me discount for my trouble, he didn't I paid $114. Calls cars ready. I ask if everythings fixed and what was wrong with it? He said no and didn't know what was wrong with it but it wasn't anything they done! Honestly don't think he checked he denied blame before looking at it and said it'd be ready in couple hours time to put tire on. Said to take to stero shop and they can pull radio out and might find reset switch behind it to reset radio, he should've. Ask about USB he said 'plugged one in it worked ask if he left in least 10 minutes as I did he said 'don't got one to' can't use one used to test it ask if electrical wiring burnt when engine seized as starter did, says no lights be on in dash, they are, blamed it on tires. 3 mechanics said electrical wasn't hooked back up properly and/or electrical wiring burnt when engine seized. Car wont start problems cycloids not firing and fuel injector too!
Was told engine is about done. Kepted up with oil changes.
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The car stated to run hot as the oil was running into the anti freeze pot through the motor while traveling on the highway.
I was driving the car and it made a noise from under the hood and shut off in traffic. I tried to restart it but it won't start the engine has completely shut down.
Since I bought this vehicle, they had replaced the engie due to,the recall, they had to,replace my fual sensors, steering column piece, and another part. But since they replaced my engine, my electrical in my car is,mever accurate. Speed sensoer is wrong, the radio shorts all the time, and my cruise control doesnt work. The problems countniue to get worse especially with the electrical. This car has costed me 1000's of dollars and it just countniues to have problems. I have taken it to hyundai in redlands ca. They have all documentation on the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in front of a tractor trailer while driving 50 MPH on the highway. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle did not accelerate and all of the instrument panel indicators illuminated. Balise hyundai of cape cod (556 yarmouth rd, hyannis, ma 02601, (508) 778-0500) performed an oil change, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not have a record of the contact purchasing the vehicle. The contact believed that metal shavings were left when the engine was made, which caused the engine to seize. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was towed to tuscaloosa hyundai (3831 hargrove rd e, tuscaloosa, al 35405, (205) 752-8113) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced after the rebuilt engine was removed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 120,000. *dt consumer stated sudden engine failure and the car was towed to a local mechanic and engine replaced. Mechanic found there was a recall for sudden engine failure. Consumer found 12 other recalls.
Car engine is making knocking sounds, quickens and gets loud when I press on gas petal. Oil changed and fuids checked on regular bases. 168.000 miles on car. Had car checked out at fort mill hyundia which they said found nothing. Now car sitting in yard, scare to drive. I am a nursing student, mom and wife. We cant not afford this time or money wise. Please help
While driving on the interstate engine started making a knocking sound when acellerating on the gas, after passing the vehicle the car stalled on the interstate. I was able to get to a gas station. Car towed to a mechanic who states the engine is locked up. Told it would cost 2900-3500 to replace the engine. Single dad, two toddlers cannot afford this. Is this some sort of recall? Engine as 125000 miles and has oil in it. What can be done about this?
While driving on the expressway the car shut completely down and the engine locked up and the bottom of the motor came a loose burning up the engine.
We have had nothing but problems with our 2011 hyundai sonata. Less than a year ago our engine completely died while driving the vehicle. The dealership replaced the engine and since then we have had starting and electrical problems. When we went to pick up the car it didn't start right away and they told us we needed a new battery. We bought a new battery and about a week later it still wouldn't start on and off. Since we had the engine replaced, we have had to change the headlights and brake lights 4 times! We believe that when the engine died it caused an electrical issue. Fast forward about 9 months and now the car has 3 engine codes. P0017 p0014 and p0560. Crankshaft and camshaft position sensors and a system voltage malfunction. We will never buy a hyundai again! They claim they totally replaced the engine but now I wonder if they salvaged old parts in the new engine and what exactly happened to the electrical system when the car shut off while driving.
The turbo charger stops working anytime I quickly step down on the gas pedal. I have to pull over, turn off the engine, restart in order to reset the turbo charger, otherwise there is no reasonable engine response without going through this process. Turbo charger motor unit was replaced, but there was no change in performance. It is a safety issue when attempting quick lane changes to avoid an obstacles in the roadway.
On december 24, 2018 I was driving on the freeway the car started to slow down like it wasn't getting fuel, I stopped the car and opened the hood because it was making a knocking sound,the entireengine was rocking... I turned the car off and had it towed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 MPH, the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine seized. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unknown.
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