My engine recently developed a loud ticking noise at 78,000 miles. I took it into my local Hyundai dealer and they informed me that I needed a new engine and advice me not to drive the car because the engine could seize up. The noise lasted no longer than a week before I took it in. The car was also regularly serviced and I have receipts. The dealership found metal debris in the oil pan but could not diagnose the exact issue without completely disassembling the engine. When looking online, this problem pops up hundreds of times for this make and model of car but Hyundai has never issued a recall.

- Neenah, WI, USA

Engine stalled on me. Every time I press the gas pedal it jerks. Sometimes when I start the car it won't start. Also if it takes a while to start it will stall the whole time while driving. I can press on the gas pedal but it will drive like 1 mile per minute. I can hear the engine roaring, but it just won't move. I took it in to Hyundai they fixed it, but now my car is starting it again. I recently got on the freeway and right when I pressed the gas peddle it jerked and the engine light came on. Now it's starting to do the same thing taking a while to start, and stalling out of nowhere. I can also hear almost like a knock and the gears shifting when I'm driving, when I stop and go I can hear everything. I'm afraid to go anywhere far in my car because I never know what's going to happen. I think this engine need to be assessed because this is not normal at all.

- Stockton, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving various speeds, a rattling noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to andy mohr Hyundai (located at 1527 Liberty dr, bloomington, in 47403, (812) 307-4279) where the oil was tested metal shavings were found in the oil. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 15522450. The approximate failure mileage was 40,675.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving various speeds, a ticking noise was heard under the hood. The noise grew louder when the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to jeff wyler Hyundai (located at 1501 hillcrest ave, springfield, oh 45504, (937) 325-4601) where it was diagnosed that the pistons failed and metal shavings were in the oil. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 15450300. The case was closed and no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

- Springfield, OH, USA

Started hearing a ticking noise in the engine once it turned cold. Would hear the noise when I started up the car from a stationary position and noise would accelerate as I pressed on the gas and decrease as I slowed down. Took to a Hyundai dealership and was told that there were metal shavings probably from the rod bearings in the engine. Told I would need a new engine and provided a cost of $8,000.

- Hummelstown, PA, USA

A knocking noise from the engine that increases in frequency as the engine RPM increases. Reduced power and/or hesitation and vibration. In motion the knocking comes from the engine and when stopped it hesitation and vibrate

- Katy, TX, USA

My 2013 Elantra sedan built in Alabama on June 14, 2013, and equipped with a 1.8L engine. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership because it cut off on me while driving in the middle of a canyon, in traffic. The brakes did not work. The cars steering locked up and could not control the car more than to veer it off the road with the forward momentum from coming down a hill. I was told the engine needed to be replaced due to the oil level being too low. I had just had it replaced and checked about a week before. Then I was told it was a connecting rod that had broken. I've left the car at the dealership at the moment because I feel like this is a manufacturing defect and will not pay out of pocket for a repair that would be covered in Canada.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and the engine revved while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to murdock Hyundai murray (4646 state St, murray, ut 84107, (801) 262-6401) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Park City, UT, USA

Clicking noise in the engine. Delawr said engine need to be replaced due to metal shavings in the engine.

- Plymouth, MN, USA

While driving on beltway doing 55 mph the vehicle won't accelerate and also makes sounds when pushing on gas the RPM will be moving back and front even when car not moving. Car smells like something is burning. The car will start to slow down and shut it self off.all lights will turn on then I shut car off completely then turn back on and it starts up like nothing happened this has happened multiple times. Then when sitting still at a light the car shut off.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

We bought the car used in 2017 from dealership. One month after purchase and less than 1000 miles after purchase, and less than 64000 miles total, the engine needed to be replaced due to oil issues with the cylinders. Adequate oil was in car and dealer insisted that all checks had been performed prior to sale. I have recently read about recalls for other Kia and Hyundai vehicles due to engine failure problems for the same reason. I am reporting this issue in hope that this Agency will consider investigating to see if the recall should be extended to Hyundai Elantras. This issue appears to be repeating among other vehicles made by hyandai in the same time frame my car was manufactured. I am also concerned about the repair that was performed because now there are additional recalls by Hyundai and Kia for the engine repairs that were performed on the other recalled models. The dealership and Hyundai did cover most of cost of engine replacement but I want to be sure the repair was safely done. There are reports of engine fires related to high pressure fuel pipes and fuel leaks.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

Intermittent engine light illumination. Happens only after the "vehicle check in progress". car has started to run rough both while accelerating and at a stop. Acts like it will shut off. Having to put the car in neutral and pat the gas to keep it running. There is a tsb for this issue but no active recall. Constant run around at the service centers. They say its normal for it to run rough. Also the rubber steering coupler went bad. Was making a thud noise when steering wheel was turned. Also a tsb for this....no recall. But wait theres more! the clock spring is also bad! tsb for this too! bad clock spring results in the loss of power to the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel. When I replaced the steering coupling, I forgot to plug in a wiring harness under the wheel and the buttons started working again but had no power steering. Plugged the harness back in and had steering but the buttons no longer worked. Pretty sure Hyundai is uploading error codes and giving people the run around in an attempt to get more money. Recall this crap already before something bad happens. Hold this company responsible for selling crap to people.

- Beech Island, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact heard an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine. Occasionally, the engine revved and would seize momentarily before the contact could drive off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

Vehicle's engine making a tapping noise from under hood on passenger side when engine was started. Noise increased with acceleration. Vehicle was taken to a certified master mechanic. Mechanic was able to duplicate concern. Vehicle has only 78096 miles. Master mechanic determined the vehicle needs new engine and recognized that this issue should not occur on a vehicle with such low mileage. Mechanic recommended that vehicle be taken to Hyundai dealership to have them replace engine under major concern of safety issues : vehicle stalling. Hyundai dealership has vehicle but as of date has not answered to replacing defective engine under a warranty.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

In November of 2016 notice car began to hesitate and coming home from a drive the vehicle died in front of house. Took to Hyundai vacaville and they stated it was a computer problem. Update applied, drove home and noticed ticking from engine. Drove to work and noticed lower gas mileage and continued ticking. I took the car back to the dealer who said this time it was the fuel injectors and to put in cleaner. Drove home and then to work and noticed ticking getting louder. Took the car back to dealer and this time I was told that the engine needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, I was out of warranty and had to pay for it out of pocket with a re manufactured factory engine which was installed around 12/23/2016. Since then still notice a ticking with new engine after putting about 40,000 miles on it and concerned that I was provided with a bad engine again. I keep up with maintenance as I did with the first engine with oil changes every 3,000 miles instead of the the recommended 7,500. I have noticed many other complaints of owners of model year 2013 with similar issues. The failure with the first engine was at 127, 565 which I believe should still not have happened as I have a 2010 accent with 180,000 and no problems, and had several other vehicles that went beyond 200,000 with no issues. I noticed the ticking noise back then to be pronounced when accelerating up hill and with current engine usually have to warm it up so that when I drive I do not hear any ticking.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Du Quoin, IL, USA

Timing chain is damaged and car is only 5 years old and have kept up with the maintenance

- Katy, TX, USA

Possible crankshaft sensor failure. Car will not start properly or stalls after starting and shifting gears.happens every few months. New battery, spark plugs and tune up completed July 2018.no alternator/starter issues noted after mechanical testing.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

When driving vehicle would take to awhile to get to speed city street/highway and making a clicking sound while driving. I took the vehicle to the dealership to diagnosis the problem 3/16/18 found that bottom end of engine making a knocking noise that engine and deteriorated into multiple pieces.at 57041 miles. It took at least two weeks for all the parts for the new engine to arrive, . four months later 6/5/18 vehicle motion driving around with a cracked transmission and no check lights came on to reveal there was problems. It was brought to my attention when servicing my vehicle for an oil change, the transmission was cracked with fluid leaking from it at 60922 miles. The transmission had to be replaced with a new one..

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

Vehicle keeps shutting off/ stalling. First dealer claimed it was a yaw rate sensor. Sensor was changed and did not solve issue. It was also experiencing fuel pump problems, gas would leak when filling and gas would not calculate mileage or update. Second dealer did not see a fuel pump problem. Now believes its a ECM problem. They did not want to cover it under warranty.

- Lawrence, KS, USA