Tl* the contact owns 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine was making a whining noise. Additionally, the heater housing was getting hot needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to retract causing damage to the front driver's side door. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v746000 (engine) and 17v152000 (seat belts). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
2013 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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I was driving my 2013 hyundai sonata on the freeway and no light came on and when I refer to lights I mean(check engine , service needed soon or the oil change soon) none of those lights came on and the car sent a signal to pull over and turn off the car I pulled over and stopped the car the car won't turn on. Car max didn't want to do anything for me because they said it was an oil leak and went I took it to hyundai they said the o ring to the oil cooler was lose and that couldn't be cause by wear and tear that the part wasn't put on right and it cause the oil to leak and my engine to seize. The repair is $10,000 and the price for the car was $12,000.
Car was in motion on the road and it shut off. Restarted, drove a few feet and all lights on dashboard came on, a grinding noise came from the engine and it shut off.had it towed to a dealership where all recalls had previously been addressed. The car has 110k miles, the dealership said none of the cylinders are firing and hyundai won't cover the cost to repair
1) engine seized up during operation. Hyundai declined to repair under a program prior to official recall which the vehicle now falls within. I paid out of pocket to have the engine replaced. 9/2021 2) the hv battery failed without any indication, warning or diagnostic alarm and caught the vehicle on fire while parked overnight causing a total loss. 1/2021 * (recall related incident) ts
The engine knocks loudly when under a load. The problem causes a lack of power and the consumption of oil which risks engine failure during critical driving situations.
Brake and tail light continues to burn out. I have replaced bulbs and entire assembly every couple weeks and it melts the units as well as my engine stalls out and will not accelerate and does this intermittently.
While driving home I heard a ticking sound that had sounded like the ticking when the oil gets low, but I had got the oil change done about 2 months ago. The next morning I had a important appt and while driving on the freeway there I heard the clicking turned into a very hard clanking sound while I pulled off the freeway cause it was a scary noise I went to pull over and the power surged like it was going to shut off so I immediately turned it off. After a few mins I tried to turn it on and it was making the sound still when I pressed the gas pedal it only went louder, I then turned it off and had to walk to the closest store that sold oil and walk all the way back I recently had heart surgery and I had stroke 3 weeks ago I can not be over exherding myself like this when adding the oil it made no difference the clanking sound got worsen and now I'm without a car when I have important apps to go to along with my terminally ill child there is major issues that need repaired immediately
The engine needs to be replaced. Broke down while driving on a city street. The car has less than 80000 miles. I gave this car to my son so evidently the power train warranty is gone. My complaint is that this engine should have lasted longer. That is what hyundai claims.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined a bearing replacement was needed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Engine started knocking and making noise. Check engine light came on afterwards and governed the car speed. No indications of warnings before or anything. Shop now says the engine is shot. Los angeles california
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact received notification through emissions of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v746000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Horne hyundai (1360 e. Auto center dr, apache junction, az 85119, (480) 771-8213) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Rod bearings got thrown and engine seized @ just over the 100,000 warranty. I noticed around 80,000 that I was constantly having to add oil. Service rep. Said normal for every 700-1000 miles. Dealer & manufacturer said that repair (replace engine) is not covered. I had to barrow 10,000 to have the engine replaced. Since the replacement the repaired engine began doing the same thing. My mechanic began checking the plugs every time I took the car in for a oil change (every 5,000 to 7,000 miles) and found that oil is causing the plugs to foul out and so I have to replace those every 10,000 miles to avoid constant miss-firing and possible fire. The buareu of automotive repair has met with the dealership on the original engine failure and on the current problem (which is a repeat). The first meeting the dealer told the rep. If I could come up with the 1 oil change receipt I was missing, they would then pay for the repair. They already knew I was unsuccessful in finding that. When the rep meet with the dealer for the current problem, they stated that I have never been to them stating a problem. I have been taking my car to a mechanic (truecar care in cameron park, ca). My trust in the dealership to do the right thing was lost a long time ago. I'm disabled and live on ssi. I can't afford another engine replacement, or the cost of purchasing another car. I'm begging you to please help me get justice with hyundai. My stress level can't take much more. My supplemental income over the last 3 years has been lost due to this problem. (I drove for lyft & uber) vehicle is always in motion, street or highway. Please feel free to contact me @ [xxx]. My sister was present with me when I spoke to the svc. Mgr. For the engine replacement when he told me I was getting a new engine and would not encounter the same problem. Date of first failure is apprx. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My car's engine caught fire due to a hyundai fuel line/ engine recall
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH. The vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer inland empire hyundai located at 25072 redlands blvd, loma linda, ca 92354, was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Back in may of 2020 my car out of the blew lost power and my check engine light started flashing. I immediately pulled over, I got my car towed to my closet dealership and they stated it was the computer system. 4 months later, three days after my oil change my car completely shuts off and my engine started making this crazy noise. Dealerships says my enigne is blown, I really dont understand how that happened. They want 6,000 to fix my engine and I cannot afford that especially now. Theres something really wrong with these engines and its not safe nor fair to what yall are doing to people. I was even told by the dealership the sonatas have really bad engines.
My engine was recently replaced due to a settlement agreement due to faulty engine which died, this occurred in october 2020 and I received my vehicle back two weeks ago with a new engine. Last night on 11/19/2020 the engine in my vehicle burst into flames while I was parked in a restaurant parking lot. The engine caught fire with no notice and I had to contact the fire department to put the fire out.
My car take more engine oil every 400 miles my car need 1.5 liters engine oil and my steering some time stuck and we feel not safe for driving.
While the car was in motion, the warning sign came on the display with the following message: hybrid system failure. Stop. Do not drive. Less than 10 seconds after the warning, the car lost power and stalled in the middle of the street. There was not enough time to pull the car to safety.
Check engine light flashing, vehicle will not go over 20 miles per hour and jumps. Started suddenly when in motion on road.
Anytime car is running stationary or in motion its a thick white/gray smoke coming from my exost engine rumbles as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but required extra effort to slow and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a bystander assisted him with pushing the vehicle safely off the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
Vehicle is burning excessive amounts of oil. We are adding a quart of oil every 500 miles. Oil is not leaking from the vehicle.
The engine stopped in my car, and there was a knock as the car moved at a speed of 30 miles. I found information on the internet that my car is subject to nhttsa recall # 17v226000, campain 162, due to defective engines. Hyundai ukraine rejected my request to consider the complaint about the engine stop, as the engine is made in the USA, and hyundai ukraine has nothing to do with cars produced and sold outside of ukraine. Hyundai ukraine stated that hyundai does not cover cars worldwide with a guarantee. Speaking of responsibility for the quality of their products, I would like to say thank you to jeep, they have a guarantee all over the world. If necessary, contact me via mail, I will give my phone number. To register a complaint, you needed a phone from the united states. I wrote the number of my friends, they do not know about my complaint. Don't disturb them about it
Every time that I drive my vehicle my car stalls and it almost cause me to wreck. I had fuel pump problem in which I spent over $1,000 to get fixed is still having issues and the hyundai will not refund me my money knowing that the fuel pump has a recall. They have constantly been giving me the run around.
My vehicle only has over 150,000 miles on it and I kept up my maintenance. My engine has seized more than once. My vehicle never let me know I was on empty, my dashboard showed me I had 3 lines of fuel but it would not start until I put gas. While I was driving my engine seized, I checked my oil and I had zero fuel, this was a month after my oil change. The second time my engine seized I was turning on a city street and I had to pull over because my engine seized again. For some reason, my fuel just disappears with no visible leaks.
Urgent. 1) defective engine per hyundai's admission. I will not accept a software 'bandaid' approach to patch to my main ECM to resolve this problem. I did go in to sheppard motors to get this bandaid applied to my car. This is a bandaid, and shame on hyundai. My engine is warrantied through july 2023. I've been around. 2) my car is brand new, with only 27,400 miles on her 3) the latest recall on both the low and high pressure fuel line/ hoses etc. Should I wait for a fire here? Please look up all of the recalls and extended warranties on my vehicle. Unacceptable to me. I believe that no quality control whatsoever was practiced and applied on the factory production lines. Hyundai focus -- big money. Pressuring factory workers to put in any part they can find. I have some stories here about the audio system on my car that will absolutely blow your collective minds. I've been around. 4) hyundai long since sent me extended warranties on a) the entire engine b) brake pedal stopper c) front coil springs d) seat belt tensioners (drivers tensioner was already replaced, and yet, it still does not retract completely when exiting the vehicle pray tell, what gives hyundai? New car here. My greatest concerns about this new car that I paid for in cash -- and was defrauded in that process as well -- I could have bought a honda for much less, and never have any problems. I am rather frustrated here and pray for government advocacy and intervention. Thank you so very much. #1 I need a brand new motor, the whole motor, which has been thoroughly quality control tested and proven, and which has been completely tested. My motor is very, very noisy. So, do I wait for the rod bearings to fail completely and stall out my car, causing a fatal crash? #2 I need both my low and high pressure fuel lines and hoses, etc. Replaced
While I was driving on a street city about 35mph the engine died then a minor electrical fire started.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that upon inspection of his vehicle, he became aware that the engine oil was being consumed excessively, without warning. The contact took the vehicle to eastern shore hyundai (29736 frederick blvd, daphne, al 36526) for an oil consumption test and the test determined that the engine needed to be repaired or replaced. The dealer initially offered no assistance but after contacting the office of consumer affairs, the dealer offered 75% off the cost of a new engine. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 109,274.
This car has so many recalls its scary. I've had my car checked multiple times for recalls from the seatbelt to the engine bearings. My engine light came on a few months ago and I've noticed this car doesn't hold oil well and I have to constantly check it. I was leaving a store on a main highway and my car statred8to jerk. A few moments later, the warning lights on my dashboard were on. I pulled off the ride and tried to park and the car wouldn't stop! I had to put the car in park in order for the car to not keep rolling down the road. The car will run while in neutral but not while in drive. The scariest thing was I thought I was going to hit a building not far from where I parked. Thank god I thought quick. I'm disappointed in the hyundai brand. Never had I had so many issues with a car. All the repairs are super expensive for the inconvenience customers have. I like my car but with so many different recalls and issues every 6-12 months shows poor quality and its unsafe to operate. I'm unhappy I purchased this car and found 4 open recalls after it was off the lot.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The contact took the vehicle to sport durst hyundai (4507 durham-chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707) where he had the engine replaced under the recall. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that he could hear an abnormal knocking sound from engine with the low coolant warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that white smoke would also emit from the engine. The contact then took the vehicle back to the same dealer where he was informed that the knocking was due to the wrong type of fuel in the vehicle. The contact was informed to use 89 octane fuel in the vehicle instead of 87 octane fuel. The contact switched to 89 octane fuel however, the knocking with the white smoke became more pronounced. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle shutoff immediately after start-up. The contact called the dealer and was informed to bring the vehcile in to be inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000.
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