Car shakes erratically when trying to accelerate and has no power after hitting accelerator. It struggles to get any power to get going after being stopped at a red light. Gear changes get stuck and I have literally been stuck in middle of intersection while doing a legal u-turn in a busy busy la intersection with my 10yr old in the back seat and the only way to get out of the situation was to turn car off and turn on again which poses a major safety issue for both my daughter and myself. Took car in to service last week and they supposedly fixed issue but one week later here we are with same problem. Service told me it looks like solenoid is going out. Which seems strange for a 2016 car with only 27,000. So if this was the case why not change it before it was sold to me. Also car had prior issues before it was sold to me according to service. I smell recall???? I have no documentation but the dealer has all supporting paperwork.
2016 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. On several occasions, while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound in the engine. The vehicle stalled without warning and was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to werner hyundai (located at 252 capital cir sw, tallahassee, fl 32304, (850) 575-1000) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the vehicle overheated and stalled. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel and oil. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to liberty hyundai (305 route 17 north, mahwah, nj 07430, 877‑449‑7781) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 74,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. While driving over 45 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle hesitated to drive. The vehicle was taken to webb hyundai highland (9236 south indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322, (219) 923-2277) where the contact was informed that an unknown piece of the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently at the dealer being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Car loses power while driving. This incident has happened 3 separate times since purchasing this vehicle. It is unsafe, and no engine indicator lights have ever come on. The car continues to have motor issues now that it is out of hyundai's warranty. Hyundai has never found a clear solution and continues to "guess" at fixes as issue doesn't always replicate itself during service. Event has happened 3 different dates
I went into the dealer to get an oil change on 3/14/2019. The dealer chose to do a factory recall 50hyz. Soon as I left the dealer my car started stalling on 495 north towards tyson corner in virginia, jerking and lost drivetrain power. I could get to 60mph and the car wouldn't respond after that. I took the car back to the dealer. I was told the software updated bricked my sonata. The dealer told me they will order the part and will come in 3/21/2019 which is today. Only to get a call saying the part is on back order into may. My question is why isn't holding hyundai accountable for this? My car isn't the first one to get this software update so if hyundai knows this software is going to brink peoples car how in the hell are they allowed to keep doing this recall when they have no clue when the part will be available?
Engine is making weird rattling sound on acceleration and burning oil too much. Prior to 3000 miles oil change, checked dip stick and indicated no oil. Low oil on dashboard did not came on. Believed that the engine consumption is out of limit. Rough idle and acceleration hesitation was notice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was burning a large amount of oil. Every 2000 miles, a quart of oil had to be added to the engine. Jenkins hyundai of ocala (352‑815‑2533, located at 1602 college rd sw, ocala, fl 34471) refused to finance the repairs and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was called and stated that there was no recall related to the failure and a case worker would call the contact back in a few days. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Squealing noise came from engine off/on . Then battery light came on then battery warning system displayed on screen. By time I got to my mechanic there was a burning smell. My mechanic found serpentine belt to be ripped and a metal tensioner ripped apart.
Vehicle exhibits sticky steering and engine has stalled 3 times. Steering is very difficult to control as it sticks severely when trying to steer or maneuver the vehicle on any local road or highway. Vehicle has stalled 3x already when coming to a complete stop. Vehicle shakes when brake is released moving from a complete stop.
Vehicle fails to accelerate or acts as if it is going to shut off and just recently I got in vehicle started it and the check engine light came on. Vehicle shut off while starting it finally it started up I took it to auto zone to read the code. They advised me the code p200a is very common among hyundai and it most like is the vcma that needs replacement. After doing further research there are many complaints about the vcma failing and having to be replaced. My warranty is up on my vehicle and I feel this is something that hyundai needs to address as soon as possible given this is a common issue and could cause harm to driver or others while driving that vehicle. Also when attempting to accelerate and the vehicle fails to do so there is a rattling noise when pressing the gas petal.
Excessive oil consumption possible engine problem
I was driving in the freeway when I heard an extremely loud boom and my car stalled. I restarted my car and it was driven home. Car dealer mechanic stated it was an exhaust backfire and blamed it on using cheap arco gas. I have had one more stall on the freeway around last april.
Got an engine light at 37k miles. Took the car to dealership initially told was vcm motor, replaced, left dealer and light came back on, told they forgot to update software after replacing vcm motor, left dealer and light came back on. Went back to dealer for third time and after they called hyundai engineering the discovered that the entire manifold needed to be replaced as it was somehow wedged into the engine. Was covered by warranty as should be. This somewhat helped my acceleration issues but was told it was a safety issues because if anything from the plastic manifold broke off in engine it would cause the rods to bend and could cause engine to seize and catch on fire.
After a stop at a traffic light I attempted to accelerate and the engine stalled out. Attempted to restart and on the second attempt it started and as I accelerated it stated to buck as the transmission made sounds while the gears were struggled to change. As I gave it more gas they slowly recovered over the next mile. Took it in for a check to hyundai on 8/29/18. Checked out ok with no reason.
It initially started around a couple of months ago. I was driving and my oil light came on. I took it to the dealership thinking it was not topped off correctly since the last oil change 2,700 miles prior to the light turning on. The dealership says "there was no oil on the dipstick." performed an oil consumption test. The most recent report showed that my "oil was 3 quarts low". The dealer advised me to trade the car in since I do not have the warranty on my car anymore to fix it. I just bought the car last april. I have maintained the car with it's recommended services and use full synthetic oil. I drive a lot of highway miles, but I take care of my car since it is an investment. I cannot afford to finance another car. Thank you.
On my drive home from work, the car started smoking. I was initially driving on a highway, but had just turned onto a side street. The smoke began to get worse and was coming into the cabin. I was able to pull over and as soon as I could get out of the car, the car completely engulfed into flames. Hyundai was unable to determine a cause of the fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, while driving at 25 MPH, the RPM tachometer increased as the check engine warning light illuminated. The local dealer or independent mechanic was not contacted for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
This car cut off at a stop light with no warning at all ,there is always hesitation and does not want to pick up speed. May car has been to the dealership many times and they can't tell me whats wrong and has had an fuel injection replace , gas treatment cleaning , and a senor replace . I fear for my life and family every time I have to drive my defected car the dealership doesn't care about my safety. I have drove the car with the service manager and technician and they felt what I was feeling and the problem continue .the hesitation occur on the city street and highway.
2016 hyundai sonata. Consumer write sin regards to broken vehicle frame. *ld the consumer stated the roof frame broke twice in four places.
My cars engine has completely shut down while driving several times. If I turn the car off and restart it fixed the issue for the time being. The second issue is my steering wheel has locked while I've been driving making it impossible to control the car.
When depressing the brake my car is making a clicking noise. Went to the dealer and he said it is normal. Previously it was little but now days it is making loud noise while driving. When we depress the brake and try to change the gear from p to d the gear rod is making same clicking noise. When read forums I heard that it is the problem with the solenoid but the dealer does not want to do because he has to do it for free. When asked the dealer he said that it does not come under warranty. Now the noise is really loud and no one is helping me out.
Hard shifts when in sport mode and when it doesn't do a hard shift the vehicle will shut off on the highway causing the headlights and power steering to not fiction cause a possible crash have to stop and put in park to restart engine
While driving, my engine light came on and I got an alert that there was an issue with the engine control module. I made an appointment asap but continued to drive the car until my appointment in 4 days. Later on that day, I was I fully stopped iat a flashing yellow light, then attempted to cross over a lane of traffic. The car moved but would not accelerate past 12 MPH - almost causing me to be hit by oncoming traffic. I had to turn my hazard lights on and coast until I could pull over. I called hyundai and they expedited my appointment but claimed there are no active recalls. However the technician said that there is a "campaign" and that he replaced the part. Their website says this: sonata 2.4l ECM update & vcm (16-01-064) I almost got hit by oncoming traffic because of this ECM issue and I think that hyundai is putting people in danger by downplaying the seriousness of this issue. It should be a recall - not a "campaign" and they should be required to notify car owners to get this issue resolved asap. It could be a matter of life and death.
We were driving along at 70 MPH and suddenly the engine stalled and electrical gauges all turned off for 15 seconds, meaning all gauges went to the left like when you turn your car off. Dealer said that they found nothing wrong. They said to let them know if it happens again????????????? . I told them that how could we let them know if we are both dead.
Car stalls while driving - has happened multiple times - very dangerous. Has been at dealer for 40 days now and not been fixed.
I was driving the car and the car started spitting and did not want to go. Then white smoke came out of the tail pipe. I cut the car of and waited in traffic with my baby in the car , then turned the car back on. The engine light came on and the car drove like it had no energy. I was on my way to my new job for the first day.
Every time I release the brake pedal after sitting at a long red light the car shakes and shudders, sometimes really hard, and sounds like it's choking for a few moments before I am able to accelerate. It sounds and feels and acts as though it is going to stall but it has not yet. The effect does *not* happen when the air conditioner or the vent are being used; only when those are off. It varies from mild to really strong. It took multiple trips to the dealer for them to determine that it is normal not just for my car but for all 2016 sonatas. It is a feature where the transmission shifts into neutral at long stops then re-engages in drive when the foot is lifted from the brake pedal. The purpose is said to reduce engine load. I think this is a safety concern is because when a driver removes their foot from the brake and the car's brake lights go off, it is a signal to the car behind them that they are about to go. But the wait time required for the shaking and sputtering to stop before the gas pedal will work results in 'mixed messages' to the driver behind, thinking that you are ready to move forward but you're not really ready yet, and may result in a rear-end collision. *detailed time line attached *official communication from corporate attached.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to a tow facility. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 05/30/17
Ecm issues. Car had ECM problem and lost power. Went into the dealer, and they said they repaired it. Didn't even make it home from the dealer and it happened again. Back to dealer and they said again it was repaired. Car had 10,000 miles on it at the time. Less than 3,000 miles later, it happened again - car completely shut off on the highway. Complete loss of power. Dealer claimed it was the same problem and "fixed" it with a software update. Now scared to drive it - considering lemon law? Three problems in 6 months on a brand new car, and same problem every single time.
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