Announcement: the car book 2018 is now online! Ratings on over 1,000 new & used models going back 5 years, from the center from auto safety. Learn more about the car book 2018 here. Latest news oct 16: ford f-250 and f-350 tailgates opening without warning oct 14: hyundai kia fire recall needed you are logged in. My account |logout show the: worst vehicles update a car complaint step 2 of 3 -- edit your complaint you wrote... Add another one to your list of complaints I was on my way to work and on a major highway when my engine completely seized. I lost power, brakes, and steering. Thank god I was able to coast to the left turning lane or I would have been slammed into from behind and probably would not be here to tell about it. I cannot believe that these cars have not been taken off the road by the nhtsb.when we called hyundai to tell them what happened their service advisor said "oh yeah that is typical for those engines". So, a car with known engines problems and seizing and known fires is still allowed to be on the road? While at the same time, the car has an ongoing recall for no airbags with no solution to that problem. So if I had been ran off the road with no brajes, power or steering, the airbags probably would not have deployed either. Tge worst part is I took the car to hyundai 8 months ago and was told that none of the symptoms that my car had, which matched the recall exactly, were part of the engine issue. Seriously? I am thinking, they were wrong. And on top if that. They wanted to charge me to look at it for their recall! After engine seizing, rhey replacef engine... Rhree days later, my engine seized. Un -freakin'-believable!
2011 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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I have had issue after issue with my 2011 sonata. In just a year and a half I have had 5 things fixed or replaced 2 of them major. I've had the whole break assembly fixed for my break lights not working. Most recently I had to have the engine replaced due to it seizing up with just barely over 100k miles. Then 3 months after that I'm having issues with the cruise randomly turning off, the break lights not working. Also the gear shifter will not go into gear at times. One of the major issues ive had is the engine randomly stalling or the accelerator nor working at all. The issue ive had with the cruise control will randomly happen whether I'm moving or in park and during this is also effects the stability control as well and it will turn its self off. With the car stalling, it randomly happens whether I'm at a traffic light trying to accelerate or while I'm driving.
I have a 2011 hyundai sonata I had problem with my engine hyundai auto decided not to fix it I have problem with my starter hyundai auto decided not to fix it I had to pay out of pocket for both engine install [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The federal safety agency in december 2015 the engine on our 2011 hyundai sonata failed while accelerating to merge into traffic on a very busy hwy 101 in the san francisco bay area. We brought our vehicle to the dealership where we had purchased it in may 2011. The following morning we were told by the dealership's service department that the engine had failed and that hyundai north american has authorized them to replace the engine at no cost to us. Afterwards, we brought the vehicle back complaining of 1. A noise coming from the engine compartment, and 2. A toxic smell invading the passenger cabin seemingly coming from the engine compartment. We were told that they were unable to replicate either of these conditions while the vehicle was with them. After several return visits we were told that the sound and smell were due to a failed 'motor assembly' needing to be replaced. We were charged approximately $575 despite our objectives asserting that the failed motor assembly was the result of faulty work when the engine was replaced lest the other 3 motor assemblies would also need to be replaced. We were eventually reimbursed but not my the dealership but rather by hyundai n.a.. We again mentioned our complaint about the frequent toxic smell to hyundai n.a. Requesting that they buy the vehicle back from us based on the aforementioned conditions. We were advised that our vehicle was not eligible for buy back, rather hyundai n.a. Offered a settlement agreement for $2,000. We reluctantly accepted the settlement agreement and signed the release believing that there was no other forum for us to seek remedies except through the costly court system. We regret having accepted the settlement agreement each time the toxic smell invades the passenger cabin. After the recent news reports we are now fearful that our 2011 sonata will burst into flames.
Bought car 4/2017 5 days later engine locked 4/2017 replaced by hyundai under warranty and received back 5/2017. Was driving started smelling antifreeze, car never showed overheat, pulled over, it blew radiator cap off, bought new cap, went back to car, added fluid and cap, drive 1/10 of a mile and car cut off and would not start back. My mechanic picked up and reports water in engine and metal in oil. Same as first engine. Hyundai claims no warranty on this new engine. This engine has metal in oil the same as their recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the vehicle shut off and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) and should be repaired by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was towed to pride hyundai (located at 777 lynnway, lynn, ma 01905, (781) 592-3800) and repaired per the recall. Afterwards, the vehicle experienced independent acceleration while driving. The contact stated that several days later, the vehicle failed to start. The contact was informed to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the contact declined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at high speeds, the electric power steering and check oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
A motor oil burning smell fills the interior cabin of car. Over years dealers say no leaks top or bottom but burning more then a quart of oil between 3,000 oil changes. It's a burning fumes smell like something is burning abnormally in the engine. If it's not leaking oil then its an engine internal issue possibly prone to fire starting. I find the dealerships refuse to knowledge the 2011 sonata 2.4 theta engines are rated for failure extremely poorly.these engines are known to seize at highway speeds.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to being unaware of engine recall and requests reimbursement from company. *as
While driving on highway the vehicle stalled and stopped. Engine lights went on. The car started after 15 minutes
Sat evening driving thru downtown dallas car suddenly and without warning lost power and refused to start again. Luckily able to coast to exit ramp. Tow bill of $300 to get off roadway. Monday morning another $110 to tow to mechanic. Mechanic says engine is gone, but can't explain why. It simply seized up. New engine required.
Car stopped in the middle of the freeway while 120 miles from home. Engine, oil, battery and eps lights all came on at the same time and car slowed down until it stopped. I was barely able to move it from the middle lane to the right side of the freeway. My car was still over the white line and it could have easily been hit by oncoming traffic. Car was smoking from the passenger side. Towed to nearby mechanic who stated that car had no oil. I just received an oil change less than two weeks prior and had 2500 miles left before I needed another one. Mechanic stated that I need a new engine. I just purchased this car in feb 2018. Warranty is fighting me on fixing it so now I have payments on a car that doesnt work and its still 120 miles away. I had to get a rental just to get my family home safely. This vehicle is clearly having engine issues that no one seems to care about but my family was in extreme danger and no one seems to care about that.
Internal engine noise and unusual amount of oil consumption , approximately 1 qt. Per 500 miles . Found USA today dated 09/25/2015 stating posted by the federal safety agency that hyundai announced a recall of my vehicle for this exact problem but local hyundai dealer stated that my vehicle was not covered by this safety recall.
Engine stalls at high speeds and slow down dramatically. Have taken to hyudai twice, they say the engine recall has nothing to do with stalling only knocking and they want to charge me $104 diagnostic charge when clearly all the newspaper say that it possibly has debris which can clog fuel lines and cause stalling, they said this in not covered under the warranty or recall. It has happened numerous times in the past three years, but they won't do anything about it. Last time is listed below
Car just won't start at all it has oil and stuff in it and it won't start it's a push start I got it from car max about 5 months ago.
The thermostat housing is plastic molded over a steel (metal) core. Where the housing is bolted to the engine over the input and output coolant orifices an internal piece of plastic flaked off the steel core behind the gasket surrounding the input orifice. At rest no coolant leaked out of the cooling system. However, at operating temperature and pressure, the coolant sprayed out of the engine in a fine mist/spray. Although there was an odor of coolant while driving, all searches around the heater core, under vehicle resulted in no evidence of coolant leak. On an extended trip at 103,000 miles enough coolant evacuated the cooling system to facilitate a blown head gasket. Yet there were no warning lights indicating overheating. The blown gasket was discovered when there was a sound of gurgling liquids originating from the coolant reservoir when we reached our destination, a thick sludge of coolant and oil permeated throughout the engine, heater core, throttle body and radiator. It was during repairs the thermostat housing was found to have the interior damage. If we had been driving 30 miles further than we did, the engine would have seized at highway speed, undoubtedly causing an accident. Thank god we stopped when we did.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While accelerating to 40 MPH, the instrument panel began to flash and the radio and air conditioning turned on and off. The vehicle completely shut off. The contact pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke and flames from the driver's side of the hood. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 144,000. The VIN was unknown. **tr consumer stated mileage on the car was 143,424. Updated 11/8/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 75 MPH, the engine failed and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to duncan hyundai (2050 roanoke street, christiansburg, virginia 24073, (540) 382-2100) where it was diagnosed that the motor failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 114-85-200. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Car was towed to dealership no service code showed up said I need to buy a new starter / authorized repair they drove it it stalled they restarted it engine caught fire oil wasn't going through engine etc etc etc damage extensive needs new engine
Driving on highway...in motion...failed to accelerate
Engine was recalled in 2015, the warranty for the engine recalled was extended to 10 years 120,000 mile warranty. I just recently bought a 2011 hyundai sonata turbo 2.0 with 146,000 miles. After less than a month of my son driving it the engine began stalling out and smelled of smoke. I contacted hyundai to see if they would perform the inspection and do the repair work they stated they would not since the car exceeded had exceeded the mileage warranty. I am currently having a new engine installed, and would like the federal safety agency to investigate and see if I can get a reimbursement for the engine replacement cost
Engine oil light keeps apprearing and then disappearing. Oil is disappearing like crazy, car is stalling on the road. Was going about 30 miles per hour
Takata recall my 2011 hyundai sonata limited has been having problems with the engine not turning completely. My car is a push to start, so when holding the brake and pushing the start button the car still hesitates to come on but the lights on the dashboard do so I know it's not a battery issue. This has happened a couple years ago and I was stranded in my car at work, after several tries it eventually switches over and comes on. I've read several complaints from other hyundai sonata owners having the same exact issue, I'm hoping hyundai takes action in resolving this malfunction.
Engine seized up while driving again. The engine was replaced 2 years ago with the hyundai engine recall campaign. The vehicle has been maintained but hyundai will not cover the engine even though it is under warranty. I was driving down 35 in dallas with my 6 year old son and the engine seized up and I could not control the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was in park, the engine would occasionally fail to start. The contact would have to place the vehicle in neutral and make several attempts before the vehicle would start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the computer could not read the codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,185.
I was driving on the highway and started to hear a knocking noise coming from the engine three days later car stopped turning on and there's smoke coming out the engine when you try to start it ,car will not turn on
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the engine compartment. The dealer (seidel hyundai, 9 parkside ave, reading, pa 19607, (610) 775-5100) indicated that the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable and on backorder. The vehicle was at the dealer for over two months. In addition, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v617000 (seat belts) and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the engine seized. In order to pull over to the side of the road, the vehicle had to be restarted multiple times as it continued to stall. The vehicle was taken to route 60 hyundai (8575 20th st, vero beach, fl 32966, (772) 569-6004) where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. **tr consumer stated the manufactuter was made aware of the incident. They replaced the engine but refused to assist in replacing the vehicle. The car pulled to the left heavily afterwards. The dealer assisted me with discounts to replace the vehicle as I no longer trusted the vehicle. My complaint is solely against the manufacturer. Updated 10/22/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and an abnormal grinding sound was heard when driving. In addition, the vehicle stalled when switching gears and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The contact also received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold air pressure sensor was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,029.
I was driving to work, stop at the stop sign, as I traveled 30 feet through the intersection my car died on me. The car wouldn't crank, no sound, nothing. I pop the hood and notice there is smoke coming form the engine compartment, I check all my fluids and there was no engine oil present in the engine. No low oil indicator came on. I just had a 60,000 miles maintenance to included an oil change as well. The vehicle as towed to a local mechanic shop to have them diagnose it.
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