I went to start my car on may 3, 2021 to go home and my car was sputtering and the check engine light was on. The dealership can't get to my car for 2 weeks. My car burns oil and doesn't make it from oil changes. I have had my spark plugs replaced when it did this the last time.
2016 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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My engin is burning oil it smokes I had it checked for leaks by a mechanic shop and no leaka are found I waa informed that is a known problem with hyundai and it will eventually need to be replaced
Engine failure at 103,000 miles. I was getting gas and as I driving away, I heard something pop and I immediately lose power and my engine was knocking. I checked to see if there's a recall and I don't see one. I don't know what to do at this point.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the spark plugs needing to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact had the vehicle towed to matthews hyundai of syracuse (2601 erie blvd e, syracuse, ny 13224) where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to replaced. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist even though the vehicle was under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v746000 (engine). The contact was driving at an undisclosed speed, when the vehicle jerked and stalled. The contact detected a burning odor and saw white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The battery, oil, check engine and brake warning lights illuminated. Jason pilger hyundai (613 de la pointe dr, gautier, ms 39553) was contacted and informed that her options were to put a down payment towards a trade in vehicle or drop the vehicle off to get the recall serviced and pay for a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 103,644.
Started vehicle and car started shaking and had a loss of power. Turned vehicle off and started it back up and same thing happened. Then turned car off for 5 minutes and started back up and ran but still appears to sputter every once in awhile. Had vehicle towed to dealership and they cannot figure out what is wrong with car. I thought it was a recall / safety issue.
Knocking noise, engine light comes on, oil in where spark plug is, leaks oils and runs out way before next oil change. Car in motion, starts to idle weird and then car shuts off.
My car is part of hyundai recall number 198. They sent the letters out in january stating there is no remedy yet. My engine was affected buy this and had to be towed to the dealership. I've been without my car for six weeks now. I make several calls to the consumer affairs number. I have been told twice that a case manager will call me, I still have not been called. No one is offering an estimated date on the remedy. No one is offering a rental car until there is a remedy.
Recall on vehicle. On march 9, 2021, the engine started making a concerning noise so we immediately set up an appointment to get it looked at by hatchett hyundai. The soonest they could get it in was monday, march 15, 2021. However, on thursday, march 11, 2021, the engine made a terrifying noise and stopped driving (on a residential road) which we have recorded. We paid to have it towed to hatchett hyundai. [xxx] was able to hear the engine and what it was doing and it was in line with the recall. On tuesday, march 16, 2021, our specialist [xxx] confirmed that it is in line with the recall and is requesting that the engine be replaced. The engine blew while it was being looked at. The only concern was that it has a salvage title. I said I understand but that salvage title is due to cosmetic damages and there was absolutely nothing wrong with the engine and there shouldn't have been as this vehicle is only five years old and I have owned it for 4 out of the 5 years and maintained it the entire time. [xxx] and [xxx] (the manager) agreed and they said they didn't see why it would get denied and agreed that it should be replaced. This was on march 19, 2021 when I spoke to [xxx] and [xxx] both. [xxx] also spoke with [xxx] on march 19, 2021 in greater detail. On monday, march 22, 2021 at 8:56 a.m. I received a call from [xxx] apologizing and saying that they denied the request. I spoke with customer service and am waiting for a call from the escalations team. This is not ok. The engine should be replaced which the technicians agree and said themselves. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The car was maintenance on the manufacturer's recommended interval. A catastrophic engine failure happened in february of 2020. Not knowing this wasn't a fluke issue and not having a warranty on the car. I purchased a replacement engine on my own dime costing a total of $6500 in repair. This should have been taken care of sooner by the manufacturer.
The engine loses power. I almost got hit merging onto the highway. The oil light keeps coming on right after I get an oil change. The sensor for lane departure does not work. This can cause deaths it needs to be fixed hyundai of greer will not fix the issue. I almost died. I have stopped payments on the vehicle and I have purchased a new one. I refuse to drive this death trap.
While driving car loses power, foot is on the gas car will not move. Then jerks. Car is in reverse and it still moves forward
I noticed a recall for premature engine damage for some hyundai models. I have a 2016 sonata that is experiencing the same warning signs. Abnormal knocking noises from the engine and the oil light will illuminate after adding oil within a few weeks. I've also noticed a burning smell from time to time. The engine light is not on. Before the knocking noise began I would notice hesitation in acceleration every now and then but it wasn't constant. The knocking noise is during driving and even more so when turning. This is my only vehicle and I have taken it in for maintenance when needed but this happened suddenly and I am unable to figure out why. On the recall list is the 2016 sonata hybrid but with my sonata being of the same year I am sure it should also be on the recall list since the issues are identical.
Engine suddenly failed while vehicle was in motion. Symptoms perfectly match those detailed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v746. Hyundai had previously informed me to "wait" until they were ready to perform the recall. Now that the incident happened, they are informed me that "I'm on my own".
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v746000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Vision hyundai of canandaigua (2440 rochester road, rte 332, canandaigua, ny 14424) was contacted and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I got the oil changed on my 2016 sonata. The mechanic that changed my oil told me the engine was low on oil when he changed the oil. A week later I checked the oil to make sure the oil level was good still. I had to add three quarts of oil to the vehicle. The next week my wife complained about a weird smell coming from the car. I checked the oil again and the engine oil was low again. I added three quarts of oil once again. The sonata is driven in the city with alot of stop and go traffic. Not one time did the check engine light come on to warn us of low oil. Additionally, we never observed any oil spots in the driveway from leaking oil. Now we continue to smell the weird odor and I have to add oil to the car every week. No visual oil leak is seen and the driveway does not show signs of a leak.
When I drive my car I see yellow light in dashboard I check that in hyundai dealer and they said your car has problems in cvvt or p0011
I was driving to work when a warning showed up on my vehicle. The warning message said: check hybrid system, turn off engine. The check engine light came on right away and another like shaped in a triangle form with hev written inside of it came on as well. I pulled aside and turn off the engine and call hyundai. I was told they do not have a remedy for the engine recall yet, and they asked me for $9444 to fix the problem it's not their problem even though they have the recall on the engine.
Vcm motor knock sensor p126 error
Abnormal knocking noise from engine, vehicle was in motion entering a driveway, we believe this has been the issue for the past 6 months and the dealer could never figure out the problem, stated it was the battery we replaced it, still same issue, now the vehicle sounds like a tractor due to the rod bearings
Engine oil is not leaking but my car keeps needing oil and the light that should be notifying me that car needs oil is not notifying me. I got oil changed january 11 checked car in a week I had no oil at all, checked today no oil again, what do I do, this is not cool at all I'm still making payments on this vehicle.
At about 75,000 miles my 2016 sonata limited 2.4l started needing oil added between regular oil changes (all mileage and maintenance by one driver). The vehicle is now 85,000 miles and I am adding 2 qts. There are no leaks from the engine so it must be burning through the exhaust, which can't be good for the emissions system and any future smog check - or the environment. The dashboard warning lights do not come on when the oil is low. This could result in catastrophic engine failure. The vehicle also experiences engine knocking and hesitating when accelerating from 30mph. This has been a safety issue when merging onto the highway, which is almost all of my driving.
Mileage approx 68,000 with regular oil changes, the engine made loud clanking sounds upon startup. Car was towed to dealer where diagnosis was catastrophic engine failure due to connecting rod bearings wearing prematurely despite sufficient oil in reservoir. Car has been at van nuys, ca hundyai dealer since early november 2020. In early december, hundyai posted a recall 198 which specified connecting rod bearing wearing prematurely on their "safety recalls and service campaigns" website page. However, my VIN number references no recalls. Meanwhile, the long block engine in my model is no longer available or manufactured. A short block would have to be adapted. Hundyai offered a 75% of repair "good will" payment, but that was before their admission of problems with the connecting rods. I notice on your site that others have the same problem. I've had to rent a car for twelve weeks with no end in sight. The dealership would charge me at least $1600 as my 25% of the repair. Hundyai should pay 100% and reimburse me my car rental expenses. I still have no idea when the car will be repaired. It is sitting at the dealer.
I read that there is a recall according to reuters fri dec 4th on 2016 hyundai sonata hybrids....my vehicle starts shaking when I start going 60-65 MPH...it is fine till it hits this speed....I did have new tires placed and I took it back for them to rebalance and they assured me it was fixed but car and steering wheel still shake at 60+ MPH....not sure what problem is but am reporting it based on the recall of the 2016 hybrid models...the shaking is not normal...it has about 45,000 miles on it...thank you
My car started knocking as I drove and knowing an oil change was needed soon, I went to get an oil change and was told there was barely any oil left. Performed the oil change and on the drive home on the highway my was still knocking then lost power as I drove. My car was incredibly loud, jerking as it drove, and wouldn't pass 30 MPH. I was able to bring it back home though. Next day had the same guys check the car and they told me the head gasket blew. They also attempted another oil change but they said the damage was done and my car was not drivable. Insurance and the people I purchased the car from could not help stating it was normal wear and tear. I've only h0ad the car for about a year though.
During long distance driving once the vehicle is stopped for gas the hev warning light comes on. The car will not re-start for 15 -30 minutes. Once restarted the check engine light comes on. This has happend 3 times. The first two the thought was a long distance drive in the heat of summer. This last time it was fall/winter so the hypothsis of summer heat was thrown out the window. The most recent time the gas mileage went down drastically and the voltage for the electric system was acting erratically. The check engine light was on for 2 days but the car was only driven to the dealer. The dealer quickly found the problem and repaired under warranty "open recall". The car has not been driven any long distances since. The diagnosis was "main relay/power relay/cable (20-01-003h) caused by t4m. Power relay module melted at relay" installed 37583-a8000-qqh: relay-high voltage main, 37514-g0000-qqh: relay assy-power, replaced power relay assy module per campaign "warranty" hope this information helps others....hope this is truly the fix as it is an "open recall" that should be a recall". Glad this did not cause a fire.
I check the engine oil every few weeks. But if I ride the car about 2,000 miles, the engine oil is almost reduced to the bottom.
My coil packs keep going out. I just changed them in august now here it is november and my check engine light is back on and my car is jerking. My car is burning through oil like crazy. I can get my oil changed and in about 500 miles the oil change light is back on. I do not have an oil leak so I don't know where my oil is going.
Car runs out of oil well before 2000 miles/2 months. When accelerating the car is sluggish the engine is ticking and feels like the engine is going to seize, no matter if the car is moving 5mph or 70 MPH.
When accelerating there is a ticking noise coming from engine. This has been happening for a while after I got the update and new wiring harness from the campaign. I'm scared to drive my car, I accelerate slowly because I get nervous it will blow up. I took this car to a hyundai dealership and they quoted me over 500 dollars for this repair and it might not even fix it.
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