2011 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to engine recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the engine blew, not long after the warranty ended. The consumer received recall 15v568000 after the fact.
2011 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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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. Vin toll confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While starting the engine, a loud noise emitted from under the hood and smoke released from the exhaust system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 17,200. Updated 02/19/16*lj the consumer also stated there was a recall on the brakes. Update 02/22/16.
For the last 2.2 years my sonata limited has not kept a stable coolant level. We first noticed the problem when on a trip in arizona when we checked the oil just to be safe. I was about 1k from needing an oil change. We added 50/50 coolant and drove home and immediately made an appt with the dealership. They said they didn't find a problem and sent me away. This issue continued, coolant would be low or gone between oil changes (3k miles). I have taken the car back at least 4 times and although they have "fixed" a couple of potential issues, the problem persists. I have lived in extremely warm climates all of my life and I have never had a car where the coolant seemed to vanish for no reason and not leave a trace. I am now at 52,370 miles and am concerned that there may be damage and I will not have a warranty soon. I am considering the song-beverly warranty rights. Please help!
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the parts to do the repair were 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. The VIN was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have owned this car for 4 1/2 years and it is my everyday vehicle. I entered the vehicle and started it like any other day and proceeded to drive to my destination. As I was traveling, acceleration felt normal. I went through an intersection, making a left hand turn and continuing on. Upon coming to the next intersection, the light turned red so I came to a complete stop. As I did, I looked across the dashboard and noticed suddenly every possible indication signal was lit. As the light turned green I attempted to use the gas pedal to start driving forward only to find that the gas pedal had suddenly gone stiff and it was clear that the engine was off. I was forced to put the car into park, return the key to its starting position and restart the car entirely. I then continued on my way but very cautiously leery after this episode. I continued on for another couple of miles and as I saw traffic ahead of me I began to slowly engage the parking break to start decelerating slowly and all of a sudden the engine stalled and cut off again, this time while the car was still traveling! I desperately used all of my strength to press on the again stiff break pedal while finally thinking to use my other foot to attempt to engage the emergency break as the car was still in motion and cars were coming to a complete stop just ahead of me! Hyundai has stated recently that there is a known recall involving similar malfunctions but tells me that it is not "finalized" and the "vehicle is completely drivable while they work on this" and I was advised I would have to pay out of pocket to even have the inspection done at this time.
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 recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). However, the remedy for the recall was not yet available. The contact believed that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted, who made the contact aware that until a remedy was determined they were unable to provide any assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced the failure listed in the recall. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Called hyundai to find out steering column needs to be repaired. Employee then told me he wasn't sure why a recall hasn't been issued. He was currently working on a steering column for the same make and model as my vehicle. Engine has recall waiting on final results. Engine stalled and is loud.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v56800 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
First this is apart of the campaign 133 recall. A remedy is not available yet I am not willing to pay to correct a design flaw. Regarding the recoil spring issue. Second separate issue all four oxygen sensors went bad at the same time how is that possible.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled as an abnormal noise and smoke emitted from under the hood of the vehicle without warning. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000. Vin tools confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the brake light was malfunctioning after being replaced several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,042.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking noise was heard and the check engine warning illuminated. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the remedy or part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently with a clicking noise. A few moments later, the entire instrument panel warning indicators remained illuminated. In addition, black smoke emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road where the contact exited the vehicle safely. There were no injuries. The vehicle engulfed into large flames. The engine detached to the ground. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the salvage facility. The contact mentioned the failure was associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the vehicle was not serviced under the recall prior to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,510.
There has been no notification from the manufacturer regarding the recall on this vehicle regarding the engine!
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the technician informed the contact that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
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 recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/10/16*lj
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. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v434000 (power train) and 15v568000 (engine); however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 1/20/16 *ss
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 recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
After hearing the knocking sound for 5 minutes, while I was driving on the street, the engine stopped and all the lights went on. Smoke was coming out of the engine and it did not turn on again. Hyundai roadside assistance charged me $75 to tow it to the dealership. Since last week I have been contacting the dealership and hyundai and still have not heard a definitive answer. Dealership said hyundai decides and hyundai said I have to wait because they have no remedy for it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 45 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The engine did not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. Update 01/13/16 ma
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power without warning. The contact also stated that an abnormal noise could be heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The part to do the recall 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.
My 16yo daughter was driving the car (going about 40 MPH) when warning lights became illuminated and the car started lurching. She was barely able to get the car home. The next day we took it around the corner to closest garage. The mechanic said it sounded like it threw a rod. We had it towed to the dealership. The car only has about 52,000 miles on it and we are the original owners. They have confirmed there was metallic debris in the oil pan- the service rep even had a picture of it on his cellphone to show me.the dealership has been great, giving us a loaner. However, tomorrow the car will have been there for a month and we still have no idea when it will be fixed! The repair parts are unavailable! I thought about trading it in for a new car, but the car is paid for and I don't want to incur anymore debt. I actually had to tell the dealership about the recall (campaign 132). It was so new they were unaware of it. When I tried the automated line for hyundai corporation it told me my car was not involved in the recall. However, when I asked to speak to a representative and repeated the VIN #, then I was told it was indeed included in the recall. If my car became inoperable a month ago, how on earth do they plan on handling 1/2 a million cars when they can't even fix one?
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present coming from the engine and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty. The engine was replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle consumed engine oil in excess and there was oil coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine and the rod bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 95,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. 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 79,000.
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