The engine makes a noise when I drive, I keep having to replace head lights and tails every 3-4 weeks, steering wheel was making a noise I had to replace bushing. This vehicle has as been a problem.
2013 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v121000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact informed thornton road hyundai (669 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 3012), of the failure and the contact was informed to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Has happened 2 times in the past month. Driving on 2 lane highway at approximately 60 MPH when engine stops, all panel lights come on, and accelerator is unresponsive. Pull over to side of road and restart engine with no problems for remainder of trip. In the first instance, I had just passed a vehicle and was back in lane when it occurred. In second instance I had just braked for a vehicle making a right turn, and upon accelerating to speed, the vehicle engine stopped.
I was driving 70 MPH on the highway and the car just lost power. I had two kids in the back seat. I am all up to date with my car maintenance. I really don't feel safe driving my hyundai sonata.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the engine was replaced on april 23, 2020 at webb hyundai merrillville (1000 81st ave, merrillville, in 46410, 219‑736‑2277). The contact stated that on occasions after the engine was replaced, the RPM would rev up however, the vehicle failed to respond with accelerator pedal depressed. Additionally, the brake lamp bulbs were being replaced frequently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Jimmy ellis hyundai (5785 peachtree industrial blvd, atlanta, ga, (770‑454‑6789) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that similar vehicles were subjected to the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the technician informed the contact that the battery needed to be replaced prior to a diagnostic test being performed. The technician cleaned the engine and informed the contact that the vehicle failure was not related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact retrieved the vehicle and while driving back to her residence, she was informed by another driver that the brake lamps were inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be taken back to the dealer on another day to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
I was driving down the road on a slope at around 55mph when the car quit coasted to the side of the road and tried starting the car it wouldn't even turn over so had it towed to a garage to find out the engine was locked up so now the car is still sitting in my yard since october of 2019 so I do a little research and find out that the 2.4 engine has had all sorts of problems but unfortunately mine isn't on the recall list. The mileage I think is around 130,000
My last recent oil change was two months ago service has been kept up on the car I accelerated and it seems as if I've thrown a rod when I get off the freeway I can hear knocking I don't have any leakage or anything but it can clear you hear the knocking and if you accelerate you're here like the bearings are grinding I was able to get the car home but there's a lot of knocking noise in the engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of engine oil. The low engine oil warning light failed to display a message to indicate that engine oil level was low. The contact stated that the oil level was closely monitored to prevent engine failure. The vehicle was taken to tulsa hyundai (9777 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133) and the contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
My engine blew out after the recall was said to be complete.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The traction control and brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was idle and after activating the headlamp switch. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Bentley hyundai (3805 university dr, hunstville, al 35816, (256)713-0505) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The contact indicated that the engine was previously replaced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v226000 (engine). The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the brakes engaged independently causing the vehicle to jerk into another lane. The contact mentioned that there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to five star hyundai of warner robins (650 russell pkwy, warner robins, ga 31088) where it was diagnosed that there was an internal engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, an audible chime was heard. Several unknown warning lights started to flash. Also displayed was a message which stated that hybrid safely stop-do not drive and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to crenshaw hyundai (330 huffman mill road, burlington, nc 27215), however, a diagnostic test was still pending. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.*dt
I haven't put 500 miles on this car and has used 2 quarts of oil already. I googled this and it seems it has been an ongoing problem
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling), 20v121000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 17v152000 (seat belts). The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact swerved into oncoming traffic to prevent an accident. The vehicle was stopped and the battery disconnected and reconnected however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
The engine seized on july 31 while on vacation. We were driving into merced, ca, on highway 140, and had accelerated to pass a line of cars when the engine quit. We were able to get to the side of the road and had aaa tow it into merced hyundai. Hyundaiusa agreed it was a factory defect and paid for the replacement, and ultimately a rental car for us to use (they also reimbursed the cost of the rental we had to use before they authorized the repair). The engine was replaced at that dealership (after 5 weeks of calling just about every day and being ignored). We picked it up on sept. 6. Once at home, a problem with the fuel rail was discovered. Our local dealer 'fixed' it, and when we picked it up the turbo no longer worked and the catalytic converter quit functioning. We are trying to get the dealer to fix it or buy it back at their cost, since we feel it was negligence on their part. We loved the car before the engine seized, but since the 'repair,' it has been nothing but trouble.
Excessive consumption of engine oil. It is not leaking out anywhere. It is burning the oil at a rapid rate.
The car will shut off randomly while driving and will not drive. It has happened multiple times on the interstate. Moving at 55+ miles per hour. It will not turn the engine on.
Recently bought my car from maxwell ford and enging knock loudly after only 4 months of driving. Was told by my mechanic that theres metal shavings in oil and oil pan damage. Told hyundai and they refused my claim.
The engine in this particular model is hyundai's 2.4l gdi (theta ii). The engine seized without warning even though it had the software update that detects engine wear and prevents engine failure while driving. Hyundai did well and replaced the engine under warranty and provided me a rental vehicle. 8,000 miles later with the same vehicle now the check engine light is flashing and acceleration is dramatically reduced. I was able to take some backroads with little traffic to a local hyundai dealership and am waiting for diagnosis again.this started on a very busy local highway.
Tl* the contact owns 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was pushed to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.
Every time I go to start my car it gives me a warning to check brakes. I read online that many hyundai owners are having similar issues. This warning keeps the engine from starting. Along with this, there are also issues with the steering column and suspension.
2013 hyundai sonata hybrid I have been back and forth to the dealer several times in regards to my car shutting down on me. In the middle of me driving it will start beeping loud and while losing power the panel reeds pull over safely and shut engine off. The second time I take it to the dealer he said don't allow the gas to get two 1/4 of a tank. So I had kept it at half a tank and yet again it lost all power and shut down on me in the middle of driving. Totally not safe! Take it back to the hyundai dealer and was told the battery and everything looks okay. I was sent home again! Then one morning my car would not start. I read a forum that said jiggle the shift around or put it in drive and then back up to park and then press the button for it to start. It literally worked and I took a video of me doing those steps. I took the car back to hyundai dealer show them the video. I also told them that the forum said to replace the inhibitor switch. The mechanic agreed but yet puzzled about the car shutting down on me. This happened again yesterday friday feb 28, 2020 and I called today they said may be looked at on monday. So my car is yet at the dealer until the engineers are able to look at it. I'm tired of getting my car back and having the same issues over and over again. My car has around 87,000 miles and yet under warranty until 100,000 miles. I should not have to pay for these dangerous issues. I called a few times to see if there was a recall on my car but no recall. I just bought this car in november of 2019 and the issue started a week later the day after thanksgiving. It is now february 2020 and I'm yet dealing with these issues. I'm totally at wit's end. It won't let me upload the video but here are a few pictures!
Airbag didn't deploy and the seatbelt released me I bump my head on the side of the door blank out and was awaken when my head hit the dash . Car is total
I was driving my car on a side street and without warning , it died, all the lights came on and I could not even apply the brakes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds without warning the vehicle loss motive power. The vehicle was towed to (nissani bros. Nissan 5750 mesmer ave a, culver city, ca 90230 (310) 313-3400) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power relay assembly sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. While performing a search for recalls the contact became aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) which was a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay a portion of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 151,894.
Engine locked up. I was driving down the interstate and the car went dead. I called for a tow truck and got it towed to a mechanic and found out the engine was locked up. After doing a little research I found out this is common in this vehicle. Could you please point me in the direction of what I need to do?
I was driving to work and about to turn into the parking lot and I came to a stop at the median and the car died. I went to turn on the car and dash and radio came on but engine did not turn over. I attempted two more times and smoke started to come out. There were no alerts of check engine or oil at any point. Last oil change was only a month or so overdue as I had not driven for a month at all due to working from home. No oil l leaks in driveway.
Vehicle was driving perfectly fine, no noises, driving down the interstate with my daughter in the car, the motor locked up and caught on fire. The car turned off on its own and I was able to coast to the side of the road and put out the fire. I contacted numerous dealerships, hyundai and tried to have the motor replaced due to seeing this recall and was denied saying my VIN did not fall under that recall. So I had to purchase a new motor and pay for installation on my own.
Stopped at a tool booth on a 2 lane highway. When the bar raised to let me through, I accelerated and the car completely died without warning. Fortunately, was able to get to shoulder and call for roadside assistance. Garage car was towed to tried to crank it and got smoke under the hood. Eventually determined that the engine was locked up and needs to be replaced. Engine has just over 90k miles and has had regular oil changes.
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