Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After approximately 40 minutes, the contact was able to restart the engine and the vehicle operated normally. A burning odor was present coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was no remedy available to repair the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
As I was driving on the 405 freeway the car shut off. I was able to make it off the freeway but the car would not start again. After having it towed to my mechanic, he said it has something to do with the engine. I looked up the recalls for this car and see this is a problem others have had. Is there anything I can do to fix or get another car?
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 5 MPH in a parking lot, a warning message displayed "critical error" and the vehicle stalled. After numerous attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure began immediately after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). One week later, the failure recurred. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The mechanic stated that the starter would need to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle remained at the dealer for seven consecutive months before the recall repair due to the part not being available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Engine seized and I had it replaced at a cost of$3,620.04. As per the agreement they made regarding the engine failing due to metal objects being in the engine that was their fault, they would reimburse owners for this cost. I have been waiting over 6 months and when I called, they stalled by requesting me to prove I owned the vehicle by submitting my registration or insurance for the vehicle. I traded in the vehicle last fall and do not have the items anymore . My name is on the bill I paid for the engine replacement, this is just another way they can try to not pay even they agreed to pay.the engine failed at the savannah airport.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. After the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), oil leaked from the engine and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hoses and coil springs needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,200. Updated 05/20/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the vehicle was started, the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The contact stated that a quart of oil was added and the dipstick was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
I took my car in to len stoler hyundai at 11275 reisterstown road owings mills md on feb 08 2016 for a recall campaign 132 and campaign 136. I was told everything had been inspected and was fine. On feb 14th 2016 I was driving home late at night on a residential street when I noticed a noise, clicking sound when suddenly the car stalled. I called my son and he tried to start the car. The oil gauge indicator was on and when he inspected it indicated that oil was very low. Which was unusal because at the time of the recall, I was told my oil was low and I also had an oil and filter done. There was no indication of any leaking from the bottom of my car then nor at the time the car stalled. My son put more oil in the car. The car wouldn't start and he pushed it to the side of the road. The next morning I called aaa and took it back to len stoler hyundai.its been three weeks and they are still fixing it.
Ii had a recall on several things on my car. Took the car back to dealer I bought it from had the recall stiff done and two week later my starter went out. I informed them there was also a recall for the starter and they argue me down that it was not. Well several people I know with the same type of car year, make and model and they received an notice but when they took it in the recall was found. I had to get my car towed and pay for the repairs in the amount of $575.00 at for they were trying to charge me over $700.00. I should not have had to pay for a recall and now trying to find how to file a claim for a refund. My car stop on the street in front of my place of employment I got a jump it made it home and died again on the street call aaa and had it towed to dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine failed. While driving 50 MPH, the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and smoke emitted under the hood. The contact was able to move onto the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic, which located a failure code at the engine starter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 96,970.
2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to the federal safety agency's campaign number 15v‑568. Consumer states that vehicle was repaired but the issue still exist. *ld the consumer stated the brake light switch was replaced several times, and there was clicking sound coming from the steering wheel.
Car will not start when I hit the start button. Sometimes it will and sometimes it takes 4 or 5 times to start. Car makes an electrical rattle like noise but doesn't turn over. Also, when I try to shut the car off, my display will tell me to shift to park and the radio will stay on. I've had the car in for the shift lever cable recall but I believe there is more to this. The car is doing the same thing before and after the recall fix. I commute 200 miles to work so the miles I post will be high.
My steering wheel has become increasingly loose and shaky over the past months when driving or stationary. There is a very distinct (and getting worse over time) "clicking" or "knocking" sound when I back up and turn my wheel either way. I was told by my mechanic that something is wrong with my steering gear box/shaft sector and possibly some of my axles. He told me this was dangerous, and that the recall campaign number 097 should cover me. However, I was told by hyundai that my specific car does not fall under this recall, even though I my car has the exact symptoms of the recall. I was also told that because of recent recalls, my warranty would be extended. However, hyundai has now told me that my warranty extension only covers the sole engine, and not the axles though they are part of and covered by the initial engine warranty. Hyundai has told me there are "kits" to fix these problems, but I have to pay over $1000 for the kits to fix, even though these were faulty parts by hyundai. The hyundai service manager I spoke with told me flat out that my car had faulty parts, but that the kits could fix them. I asked him whose fault it was that they were faulty, and he said that all car companies deal with this and it wasn't because of my driving. But even still so, I have to be the one to pay for hyundai's faulty parts and non-existent recall help. I'm beyond frustrated after reading so many reviews and forums online of people with the exact same car symptoms as mine who are unfortunately also not covered by the recall. If I cannot get a better response and answer from this, I will be contacting the main lawyer who others have also contacted about this and filing an official lawsuit. I expected way better from hyundai and am disgusted and disappointed at the lack of service, truthfulness, and integrity from this company at this point.
Weeks after I got the new car from the dealer the car commenced to make the weird noise related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000. But also was some heavy burned oil smell coming from the engine. After the authorize dealer make me pay over $700 to fix some broken parts (cover of oil). After few online researches I understand the debris cause the broken parts of my oil engine. And I need to confirm what other risk and consequences are involved.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 5 MPH, the check engine light along with several other warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
First, this is my 2nd complaint I've filed. My car has been repaired many times for recalls (one is being done currently for the second time) and other warranty repairs. This is the list so far: idler pully, tensioner arm and belt, steering column (which broke while driving after I had to get 4 new tires and 4-wheel alignment (24000 miles) that they said I had to get), premature starter failure, short block, leather around gear shifter wore hole in it, and my car has now been in the service dept. Since dec. 17th because the engine failed again. They ordered a long block for it but hyundai motors america cannot keep up with getting the engines manufactured and sent to all the dealerships fast enough for the recall.I am now the 12th car down on the list. I still have another outstanding recall for the brake stop pad, and I noticed recently the rearview mirror is faded in spots (dark worn areas). I contacted hyundai motor america public relations hotline. It took them 2 weeks to get back to me. The man that called me asked for information from me, he called the dealership, and then sent me a letter stating they would only reimburse me a portion of my repairs I had to pay for. In the letter, also was a release of liability for me to sign. That's not going to happen!!!! The release would have made them not liable to past or any future situations, including death. How stupid do they really think we are? They've had well beyond an acceptable amount of time to take care of these recalls. It's time to buy the vehicles back and rebuild their image. If not, there will be more recalls or events that could lead to death. Holding them accountable is the only acceptable way to handle this.people are still out there driving unsafe vehicles!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and sideswiped a retainer wall. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine and engine cooling) and 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
Cant get light to work, have replace bulbs a few times, and have take it to an advance auto place where they have told me it's a problem with the electric work and engine not the bulb. The bulbs were fine and not burnt out. Have been having issues since last october 1st was only one head light now as of this weekend its both.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 2 MPH, the contact was unable to stop the vehicle after it stalled and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 MPH, various warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there would be an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor had metal fragments and would need to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was being serviced according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), the technician informed the contact that the recall was not able to be serviced. The malfunction indicator lamp and the mileage control circuit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,815. Updated 03/16/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train), 15v568000 (engine), and 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 15v586000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 50 MPH or higher, there was an abnormal sound under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lining needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was also serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I have complied with hyundai in regards to the two recalls on the vehicle. Although, my vehicle has sat at the dealership since november 5th 2015. The dealership has yet to receive a new engine from the manufacturer. Furthermore, I still pay payments on the vehicle and have done so before the recall was released as well as even after it was sent to the dealer, as requested by hyundai. I spoke to hyundai today as to an update to when this will be completed and they did not have an answer. I sent them a letter requesting that they buy back the vehicle do to the safety concerns as well as the delay in fixing this matter. They declined and this is why I am filing a complaint. They have not or have they ever taken accountability for these issues from my standpoint and the car has lost substantial value due to these ongoing recalls. I am paying on a vehicle that is no longer worth the payments. I have requested a buy back due to the quality of the product hyundai made. They falsified their commercials and hyped up the quality of their product and no longer are they standing behind it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 MPH, a loud knocking noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the dealer declined to replace the engine assembly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH on an incline, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, there were fumes and an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The VIN was not available.
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