Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and a humming noise was heard from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called lafontaine hyundai at 866‑568‑6530 (located at 1847 s telegraph rd, dearborn, mi 48124) where a diagnostic test was recommended, but was not performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
2011 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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Takata recall notice, steering control box,seat belt tensioer, dip stick, engine metal in crankcase, six recall to date, 12/25/2018, and the safety recalls have not been repaired due to "part not available" per dealer. Note-steering control box is irradical and loose. 130 miles rt to dealer and rental car while waiting ovenight for under carriage coating to cure.this car is a lemon, bought @ hart motors, dalhart, tx, 2015. Dealer put me into wells fargo finance at 8% (credit score 810) other banks charge 4% atm. This veteran got screwed and still paying.amarillo tx dealer does not have parts to repair safety equipment. How long can this go on? Not safe to drive! 100usd/mo insurance wasted but required by dealer. Possible wreck damage indicated by wheel alignment. Et al in motion . Docs available on request.
Takata recall. Hello, I own a 2011 hyundai sonata and recently the engine was making a loud noise like someone was knocking but really hard and it was shaking. While driving I felt the car really weak. I was going about 45mph and slowed down to 25mph in a 55mph zone. After slowing down I got to a light and suddenly the car turns off. I tried to turn it back on but it wasn't responding. There was a lot of traffic and I was feared that if I got out to push the car to a safe point someone could run me over. I decided to call 911 to help me push the car. Before it was making the noise and shaking the car was doing fine. I had recently had a change of oil and had my next appointment next year in february. It has over 150,000 miles and I wanted to know if it has some type of guarantee or if hyundai or someone can fix this problem because right now the car is on car shop and they told me that it doesn't have a fix. They told me that the solution would be to be a new engine because apparently it didn't have oil but I checked and it did have. If that would be the case they would charge me 2,800$ for everything. I'm a college student and I can hardly pay my classes. My parents had just bought me this used car for 5,000$ about 9 months ago. At first I was glad that I had a hyundai car because it saved gas but right know I'm kind of disappointed. I would like a response. Thank you for your time.
My 2011 hyundai sonata' recalled engine seized while driving and was replaced by hyundai motors america free of charge in august 2018, no one was injured. However, in less then 2 months the newly replaced engine once again seized up but this time on the freeway causing the vehicle to be hit by another driver traveling at 80 MPH. The airbags, also recalled did not deploy. Fortunately, for myself, I was not driving the vehicle when the second engine seize up. The driver at 6'4 and 220 lbs suffered 10 fractured ribs, stitches in both front & back of the head as, well as, possible future back related issues. The drivers ribs and head hit the steering wheel at full force, myself at 5'7 and 145 lbs surely would have slammed my face into the steering wheel with such force, leaving little chance of survival. Hyundai motors america needs to be held accountable for replacing their faulty recalled engine with another of the same (faulty engine), failing to remedy the recalled airbags at the time of repair, removing these "death traps" off of the streets immediately, as well as, full compensation for the vehicle. Currently the other driver was found at fault for driving to fast and the vehicle has been stored and is being examined by all parties involved, insurance companies, as well as, several attorneys. I hope that this will help to ensure that this will never happen to another motorist, again. Thank you for your time. Pictures attached
Engine started making some noice and stopped in the middle of traffic. I just had an oil change a few days ago.
I drove my 2011 hyundai sonata on the highway, while trying to accelerate my vehicle to match the flow of traffic I noticed that the vehicle would not accelerate past 40 MPH. I pulled my vehicle over to the break down lane and engaged hazard lights. I released the hood latch and opened hood to engine compartment. I saw smoke and could smell burning plastic. I checked my oil levels and did a quick inspection of fluid levels. When I tried to restart my car the vehicle would not start. I had the car towed to a mechanic, the mechanic stated that the starter was burned out. He replaced the starter and when attempting to start the car the new starter began to smoke as well. He stated that it was good that I pull the car over so quickly cause the car could have caught on fire. This happened recently and he has stated it will require further investigation but he is pretty sure the engine has seized.
On december 4 2017, I was driving down the road and my sonata completely shuts down in the middle of the road without any warning signs. Tried to restart and there was nothing. I had to call my roadside service people to tow it to a shop. The mechanic said that my engine was locked up. I had my oil changed on october 1,2017 and had about 200 miles before the next oil change. I always check my oil and everything was okay. After I purchased this car there was a recall on engine so I called the delaership to set up an appointment and he said they had checked it before my purchase. Something went wrong or they didn't inspect it properly. This problem could of caused a bad accident on the highway.
Driving home my mom asked me to stop by the local gas station. I pulled into the parking space my mom got out & went in the store. A guy at the staion started screaming at me to get out because my car is about to blow up he could see the fire coming out the front of the hood & grill of the car. By the time I understood wht he was saying the car had a big boom hood blew up & went bk dwn during that the locks were locking & unlocking. I had to manually unlock tge door & push my way out with young man assistance. After I was out of it for 3 seconds the fire started raging & popping. The firemen finally made it they were very helpful & understanding. What I don't understand is why I didn't get some type of warning my car was mot running hot . Im thankful to my heavenly father because although this was a very scary situation for me but it could always be worse. Very grateful. But is hyundai gonna replace my car or pay for the damages? Will my insurance cover this tyoe of claim?
Vehicle shut off completely while driving on the highway. Had it towed to a mechanic where I was told the engine seized up. No warning signs where giving just happened suddenly.
I recently was driving my vehicle 'hyundai sonata 2011' on interstate 95 highway, and then randomly the car stopped on me while accelerating.
Last week I was driving down an busy street when suddenly my 2011 hyundai sonata stalled! Thankfully I was able to get my vehicle out of the road just in time or else I could've been in a life threatening accident. The next day I took my vehicle to a mechanic who then explained to me I would need an entire new motor. Please keep in mind that I keep up with up the maintenance on my vehicle and I haven't had any other issues until now! I then began to do research on possible recalls and there was a recall in 2015 for my exact car year and model for engine stalling! I need this issue resolved asap!
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed a loud, cyclic knocking noise within the engine. The contact noted that the vehicle was maintained with synthetic oil and that there was no check engine or other warning indicators illuminated. The contact was an independent mechanic and he drained the oil pan and found evidence of metal shavings within the oil pan. Eckert hyundai inc. (4011 north interstate 35, denton, tx 76210, (940) 243-6200) performed a decimal test on the vehicle in search of a specifically identifiable engine bearing sound to indicate engine failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was cleared of having engine failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) as potential causes of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 11464007. The failure mileage was 60,000. *tt consumer stated engine has damage and is under recall.
On november 29, 2016, while sitting at a stop light at west chester pike in west chester, pa. I noticed a flash and spark on the passenger side. One more blink and a stream of fire shot across the top of the hood of the car. Within in minutes, the entire car was engulfed in flames giving me seconds to get out of the car. While traffic was stopped, the police and fire departments were called to distinguish the fire while attending to me on the side of the road. The engine was part of a nationwide recall and was replaced "new" on june 10, 2016 which I satisfied including the extension of the warranty that was issued to me after getting it replaced.
Engine failure/steering problems in july of 2015 I purchased the 2011 hyundai sonata from a drivetime dealership; starting mileage; 76,262. I only had the car about 2 months when the engine completely seized on the freeway in august of 2015. The recall 132 didnt come out until after I already had my car serviced by a 3rd party warranty and had to come out of pocket for 500 dollars. The cause was a complete engine failure at 77,498 miles. The engine was replaced in sept of 2015. Next issue I started to have was my steering wheel suddenly started to make a loud knocking noise on about 10/2018 while driving over any uneven road or even the slightest bump. The steering wheel completely trembles if I go over 60mph and feels as though the steering wheel may come unattached. My wheels feel as though they are ready to fly off. Present day-my engine is now starting to show signs of seizure again. It starts to jolt unexpectedly and the engine makes a loud knocking noise randomly upon acceleration. The car is very very slow to accelerate and is inconsistent with power despite constant and documented oil changes/checks. I have made an appointment with my local hyundai deal for the recall 132 for this is the 2nd time I am now needing to have this engine repaired.I was told that I would have to pay for a rental of 35/dollars a day if my engine does need to be replaced.
The engine has seized. The brake lights were always on and it melted the harness the holds the bulb in the receptacle area. I cannot place the bulb in the seating for it anymore and then successfully place in the area for it. The area just beneath the glove box began emitting smoke and I smelled rubber melting. The language of the car is in spanish cannot be changed back to english. The buttons don't control what they are intended to. The center instrument panel, radio, A/C and the other functions occasionally are not operable, no light nothing.
Engine suddenly lost power while making a clattering sound from within the engine as we were driving on a highway at about 55 mikes o'er hour. Local mechanics say it is in the lower part if the engine. There are articles in the internet stating that there was a recall due to metal shavings but I cannot find the actual recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated and a clicking noise was heard from the steering column. The dealer (north town hyundai, 7420 transit road, williamsville, ny) cleared all the recall codes that were pending on the vehicle, but the clicking noise and air bag indicator failures still persisted. In addition, smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,457.
Tail light always keep going out and head light engines keep acting funny my seatbelt don't lock or keep me in place
I no longer have fog lights that entire area has melted. My tail lights go out every two or 3 weeks and the bulbs are black. There is a burning smell coming from the vehicle only when the car is being driven or parked on. The AC line that should be cold is hot. Recently the car was leaking oil and smoking the dealership said it had to do with the engine recall. My engine seized while driving in 2016 and I had to get a engine replacement. After the engine replacement my turbo went out which only allowed the car to drive slow and the engine sounded the whole time driving. It had something to do with when they replaced the engine.
Driving down highway and started hearing a ticking, then car died. I barely got off a busy highway. Saw smoke, had to have it towed. Told my engine locked up. I haven't had any problems with my engine since I bought this car new. It has been serviced at a local station routinely.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 MPH, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the brake lights remained illuminated. When the contact pressed the push start button, the engine started without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to craft hyundai (2625 lakeside dr, lynchburg, va 24501, 434‑455‑7060) where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the contact should have an extended warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced and there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving between 65 to 75 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle lost at least a quart of oil and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to two independent mechanics and the dealer (butler hyundai, 5000 crater lake ave, medford, or 97504, (541) 245-5335). The dealer test drove the vehicle and stated that the check engine indicator did not illuminate and the oil may have been overfilled. The independent mechanics stated that the oil leak could be due to an internal leak. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,015.
While I was driving the car turned off and started to smell like burned plastic. The car did not turned back on and had it towed back to my house.
My engine completely seized while driving. No warning lights, no oil light. Nothing
My car goes through at least 5 quarts of oil a month . When I get an oil change it turns dark right away. There is no visual leak seen on ground from vehical.
My engine started making a knocking noise , when accelerating, going up hills, or speed limit going up. Makes knocking anytime foot is on the gas pedal. I see there is a recall on my car for this issue. But according to records the issue was only inspected. I have loss of power when going uphill. My car hesitates to start. I have complained numerous times of this knocking issue. But they said they couldnt find it. It started getting really bad 2 days ago, so I stopped at a mechanic who said its definitely the engine knocking. And if it was only inspected at the recall, it needs to be replaced by hyundai. Because it may cause serious issues. And that hyundai is responsible for replacing the engine. When it clearly should have been replaced. Even though it may have seemed ok when they " inspected " it. I have 2 children . And expect this to be rectified. As it should have been in the first place. Not just looked at and being lied to. I also see there is a lawsuit against hyundai for not wanted to replace the engines, knowing they were bad. The noise happens on highways and streets. It doesnt stop. The original recall was #132.
Our car was in the number 2 lane of a 5 lane freeway when it all of a sudden lost power and the gas pedal didn't work and then a very sudden, hard jolt in the car. I wanted to downshift, but the shift lever went to park with no effect. I turned on my turn signal to get to the shoulder on the right. I let the wheels drag along the asphalt curb of the shoulder until I applied the emergency brake and turned off the ignition, by then, the smoke was filling the cabin coming through all of the air vents and my wife and I got out as quickly as we could. It wasn't until then that I found that we had been followed by a tow truck with its emergency lights on and blocked the slow lane of traffic for us and who had his dispatcher call the fire department. The engine in this car had been replaced in march, 2018 under a recall for engine knocking noise. The tow truck driver tried his fire extinguisher, but it had no effect and he stated it would not work because it was a gasoline fire. No injuries were sustained.in order to install the new engine they have to bend the fuel lines out of the way and a fuel line could have been kinked, or was never installed properly. No one had done any work on the engine since it was installed by the hyundai dealer. I have a fire report, but it is 8 pages. Highway patrol was present, but they do not make a report when only 1 car is involved.
Car engulfed in flames as I drove home from work last night. First the brakes went out, smoke then flames. My engine was new. Installed due to recall in 2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine was hesitant and there was excessive smoke emitting from the tail pipe. The dealer (ciocca hyundai, 550 s west end blvd, quakertown, pa 18951, (215) 536-2700) indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was uncertain that the oem defective part was replaced with the new engine assembly. The vehicle was not diagnosed again by a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
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