While driving on the highway, the car began shaking and a clicking noise. The car lost power. The engine through a rod and blew the cam - upper and lower half of the engine block.
2011 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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My car was making a knocking noise and would continue to get louder as I pressed the accelerator. I was told the engine had to be replaced which I did at car pros hyundai in renton, wa. My hyundai warranty would not cover the engine replacement. I was told it was my fault after only owning the car for a little over a year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decreased speed independently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled and, after several attempts, restarted. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact mentioned that the push button start failed to work and that the dealer replaced the starter once before the contact owned the vehicle. When the failure was experienced, the contact had the starter replaced by a repair shop but the failure continued. The push button start randomly failed to work. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine), but had not received notification of the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,174. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. The cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was notified. The contact also indicated that the brake lights would erroneously remain activated while operating the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal knocking sound emitted from the vehicle and it stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and the engine warning light illuminated before the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine rod had blown and, as a result, the engine needed to be replaced. The contact recently received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. 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 not 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 heard knocking noises coming from the vehicle mainly when accelerating. Shortly after, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The dealer stated that they could not hear the abnormal noises. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the remedy for the failure had not yet been determined. The vehicle could not be repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The contact's VIN was associated with this recall as of september 10, 2015. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 2/4/16 *cn the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 02/11/16.
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. Parts distribution disconnect.
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 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 number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part to do the repair was unavailabe. 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that metal fragments entered the engine and the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard an abnormal noise that was progressing randomly. The fuel gauge also displayed an incorrect reading and the interior lighting did not illuminate when the door was opened. The contact mentioned that there was an internal short within the radio and that it intermittently worked. In addition, while at a stop light, the vehicle had a strong hesitation as if it would stall. The dealer was notified and could not replicate or diagnose the failures. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine) and 14v434000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 45,627.
Driving on the highway, went to accelerate and a loud clanking begin rumbling in my engine like something was loose and moving around. All my dash lights cut on and my speed slowed dramatically. Luckily I was in a position to get over to the shoulder before being rear ended by a truck. I wonder had I been killed or seriously injured would hyundai still be dragging their feet on finding a remedy or replacing the engines for campaign 132. This incident occurred october 19, 2015 approximately 6:15am in mechancisville, md.
While driving at 45-50 MPH, on highway, experienced catastrophic engine failure and other significant component failures, resulting in a very dangerous situation for driver, passengers, surrounding traffic , noises, smoke caution lights loss of power and control. Immediate evasive action had to be taking to avoid injury or loss of life. Once at rest, vehicle continued to smoke immensely. Low mileage, very disturbing and concerned for others driving these ticking bombs! Hyundai needs to address this issue with more strength and direction.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the instrument panel lights flickered. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and seized then the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road after three hours the vehicle was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but the diagnosis was unavailable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that a abnormal noise could be heard coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the instrument panel would not illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure was recurring. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a clicking noise was heard from the hood and the vehicle stalled. In addition, various warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that a strong burning odor was noticed when attempting to restart the vehicle. The contact received 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, there was a loud abnormal noise. The failure only occurred when driving at high speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Loss of engine power due to turbo waste gate control rod out of specs which happens every time there is a change in weather every time weather cools down or heats up check engine light comes on and code give is turbo waste gate actuator malfunction and engine losses almost all of its power makes it difficult to move out the way at highway speed and its is a sudden loss of power it happened last year when winter rolled around then it happened again this year when summer rolled around and now fall is here and the problem is back and hyundai wants to charge not only the adjustment fee but the diagnostic charges as well the first time it happen my car had about 30000 miles second time it has 54000 and now the car has about 84000 miles on it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number:15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was 92,080.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. All the warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. 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 needed to perform 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.
While driving down a major highway dashboard lights started flashing and engine stalled out. Was towed to a mechanic and engine was non repairable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While reversing from a parking space, the vehicle jerked. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received 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 not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted however, there was an abnormal noise coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle had various engine and electrical failures more than two years ago that progressed randomly without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing to determine the failure and they indicated that the recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) did not need to be completed. The second dealer did not complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle did not start. After several attempts, the engine started. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 53,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly began to sputter and stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty. The throttle body was repaired ,but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 95,000.
In august of 2011, I purchased a used 2011 hyundai sonata. It already had about 11,000 miles when I purchased it. In august of 2014...I was driving to work when I heard some weird noises and the car's engine stallled and I rolled to a complete stop. The engine was dead. I had the car towed to my mechanic and he said he found "shavings' when opening things up. He could not figure out what had caused this failure and basically told me...parts failure. I called the dealership and they said that since I was a second owner, the 100,000 mile warranty did not apply to me. So I had to pay 5600 dollars to have the engine replaced by my mechanic. Now...I get a recall notice saying that my car was being recalled for "excees metal debris may have been generated from factory machining operations. This debris can be forced into the connectiong rod oiling passagesrestricting oil flow to the bearings and increasing of premature bearing wear." do I need to be reimmbursed for a new engine?!!!!!
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