I started my car with no problem and drove maybe 15 min from my home. I went into the store and came back out and the car struggled to start. After the second attempt the car started although it didn't sound right. After driving a minute up the road the car shut completely off and wouldn't start. After several failed attempts of trying to start my car I had it towed to my home. I had a mechanic come to check it out and was told that there were metal shavings in the oil, which is a sign that the engine was failing. I then explained to him that the car has been knocking for a few months and he informed me that Hyundai recalled a few models for the same reason. I did some research on mine and realized there are several people with the same issue and Hyundai has done nothing about it.

- Severn, MD, USA

Dec of 2017 the car stalled while I was driving through a tunnel. Luckily we weren't moving really due to traffic. The car started right up and was fine. Jan 2018 my engine started to make a loud thumping sound, especially upon cold start up. Brought vechile in Feb 2018 bc the souls was starting to happen all the time. First trip into Hyundai they told me there were no codes coming up and it T was bc of my oil filter not being be correct size. However, I have had my oil changes done every 3-5 thousand miles and never once had any issue, ever. Mind you my car just turned three. They changed the oil filter even though I literally had an oil change about two weeks earlier and the issues starts in December. Nothing changed and nothing was fixed, the sound was still there. Brought it back about a week and a half later overnight so they could do the cold startup. Hyundai called me that morning and said my engine was failing and that I needed a new one replaced. I waited three months for the replacement engine bc it was on back order nationwide. I relieved the car back mid may on a Saturday. That following Monday the car was dead. Could not start it. The car was towed to Hyundai, and the battery was dead. Hyundai replaced the battery. About two weeks later I started having issues while idling and in gear. The engine was skating and my rpms were going over 1 just sitting. I brought the car in and they again told me there were no codes and that the engine needed to get used to the car again. Another two weeks go by and now it's getting worse and it's especially bad in reverser. I brought it back in and they said that I needed my ignition coil packs changed bc my engine is misfiring. They sent me home with my car and said it was fine to drive. A few days later I leave work and it won't start again. It was towed to Hyundai and they can't find anything wrong.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

While driving the car dies. Any speed whether on freeway or city streets. Dash lights come on, engine dies, put car in neutral and it starts back up for about 10 to 15 min then does it again. This is very unsafe and is an accident waiting to happen. No warranty on car cause its at 70,000 miles, my only means of transportation and don't have money to dump into a 4 yr old car with 70,000 miles. I see this is a problem with a lot of these cars, yet no recall. There has to be an issue related to all and it should be fixed by Hyundai since it is a huge safety issue.

- Ogden, UT, USA

There is a recall on 2011-14 Hyundai sonata's and Santa Fe's, Elantra's should also be included with this recall. The engine failed on our 2014 Elantra as my 16 year old son was taking it to the dealership to get an oil change. Hyundai is replacing the engine, and extending the warranty. However I want to insure that Elantras are considered as part of the recall.

- Greenfield, WI, USA

In Jan 2018 while driving my car a notice a knocking noise. I brought my car in for an oil change and ask about the noise they had told me that it maybe my oil pump. Never had any stalling problems as others had reported but did have a few times that it seemed like it did not want to shift until I let off the gas pedal. Brought car to dealer ship(rowe, auburn, me) to have it checked as it was still under the power train warranty. Left it there on Feb 5, 2018. They called me later that morning and told me that my engine needed to be replaced. Internal problem. Not sure what that means. So I asked if this was going to be covered 100% as it was still under warranty they said yes. So they put me in a loaner car. Checked back in at the end of the month and was told my engine was on national back order until possible May 2018. So here it is May 14, 2018 and still have not heard when I'll get my car back.

- Leeds, ME, USA

Had an issue with the engine stalling at low speeds or complete stop. This would happen on city streets. It happened several times over a period of days. I took it to a mechanic friend and he said it was something to do with the power brakes putting air into the engine so I replaced the booster. The next time I went driving it did it again in about an hour. Took it to a mechanic who sent it to vandergriff Hyundai in arlington, Texas. Their diagnoses was that it needed a new timing chain and other parts associated with the timing chain. With all the expenses involved the mechanic said he could get a used engine for just a little more than he could fix the timing chain for but still much cheaper than the dealer would to replace just the timing chain. I had the new engine installed but transmission stopped working after about 8 hours of driving. Then I had the transmission replaced. This mechanic was not a highly skilled mechanic. Long story short. Attempting to get the stalling problem fixed. I had a new engine installed, a new transmission, and another engine. The mechanic lost the ambient temperature sensor so the A/C wouldn't work. The humidity built up in the car during a rain storm. I couldn't see and got stuck in high water blowing out that engine. Now it was cool so I didn't need the A/C. but when the weather got warmer I went to another mechanic and he replaced the ambient temperature sensor so the A/C would work. But now the car is stalling again. Same problem. So the diagnosis by vandergriff Hyundai was obviously incorrect and it looks like others have had this same problem.

- Arlington, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that when the gear was shifted into drive, the vehicle stalled and shut down without warning. The vehicle was taken to the pugi Hyundai dealer (1866 ogden av, downers grove, il 60515, 630-964-9500) where it was diagnosed that there was oil leaking on one of the sensors. The sensor was replaced, but the vehicle stalled and shut down again the following day. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer from where the vehicle was originally purchased. Patrick Hyundai (1020 E. golf rd, schaumburg, il 60173, 847-350-1520) diagnosed and replaced the engine and the gasket, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to patrick Hyundai and was informed that an unknown part was not connected properly. The dealer reconnected the unknown part, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and referred the contact to napleton valley Hyundai (4333 ogden ave, Aurora, il 60504, 877-382-8666) where it was diagnosed that the firm belt was faulty. The technician replaced the belt. The technician was informed by the manufacturer that the continued stalling was caused by bad fuel; however, the technician did not agree and needed to check a few more things. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

At 75,000 miles, the engine started knocking. I contacted a Hyundai dealer and they told me that the engine is no good anymore. They said it has "internal engine failure". I changed the oil on schedule. A well kept engine shouldn't die with that few miles on it.

- Independence, MO, USA

I have noticed that the sound coming from the engine is delayed kinda, almost like its not getting enough air at the right time. My car will have a hard time accelerating and it will hit high rmps then shift. I have to just slow down before the shift cause sometimes it scares me. I hear a ticking sound sometime but that could be music. My breaks are really touchy and sometime seem to have no traction when I need it most. All these things happen when I am driving. When I am trying to accelerate or break I can fill some kind of pull from behind the car.

- Tuolumne, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. While traveling at any speed, the anti-traction indicator illuminated and remained lit. As a result, the contact was unable to accelerate and move the vehicle. The vehicle completely shut down and sometimes took awhile to restart. The contact also stated that the engine began to stall and prevented the contact from maintaining highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to fenton Hyundai (16230 lyndon B johnson fwy, mesquite, Texas), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Engine started with "dry (no oil)" sound, which dissipated within a few seconds. Checked the oil level, was ok. Traveled approximately 12-14 miles. At highway speed of 70-75 mph, engine lost power. Let off the gas pedal and engine died, I pushed in the clutch pedal, coasted, then let off the clutch pedal and engine restarted making a very loud sound. Made it to the highway exit, about 1.5 miles. As vehicle slowed, it was apparent that the engine had suffered a catastrophic failure, sounded like broken bolts rolling around in the engine. Parked the car. When the tow truck arrived, there was a large chunk of metal, assumed and later confirmed to be part of an internal engine component, laying on the ground which had came through the engine block and making a hole in it. Required an engine replacement.

- Belle Plaine, KS, USA

Bought this car new in 2014 for my daughter twice this year 2017 car has shook and stalled driving between 30 to 40 mph and then restarts upon turning key very very scary situation I have taken to local Hyundai dealership where I had purchased was told no codes show on cars computer nothing can be done again this happened twice both on clear nice weather days while accelerating on local street and car shook and stalled both times with most dash board lites including check engine illuminating then when restarting car all lites are gone and car drove fine looked on line seems other people have same complaint regarding the Hyundai Elantra

- Hopewell Junction, NY, USA

Airbag come on stay on and oil light come on and off

- Athens, TN, USA

Sudden engine failure due to excessive metal. Car was operating normally on highway when suddenly oil pressure light began flashing on and off. This was followed by knocking which got progressively louder over short period. Rolled into service station to find engine blown. Service station suggested towing to Hyundai for evaluation. Hyundai dealership tore down engine to find "significant" metal and blown cylinder. Hyundai refuses to acknowledge this is a defect.

- Danbury, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and a cloud of white smoke appeared from the rear of the vehicle. Once the vehicle was moved to the side of the road, black smoke began to appear from under the hood of the vehicle, which eventually turned to flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The contact was not notified whether or not the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 10309640. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Wareham, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The contact also stated that when she tried to start the vehicle, it failed to start and the steering wheel failed to turn. The failure recurred three more times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would call the contact back, but did not. The approximate failure mileage was 10,500. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Spring, TX, USA

The transmission range sensor on my car died after about 78000 miles and caused the car to lock up while on the highway. Stayed in 3rd gear and for a few weeks before would lock up while in park, neutral, reverse and drive (most commonly while in park). This nearly caused a couple of accidents. After doing some research this appears to be a common problem with Elantras dating all the way back to 2007 and even has continued past my model year (2014) into 2015 models. The dealership even referred to it aso a faulty range sensor which to me seems to imply that they know about this issue. I couldn't shift and had a more difficult time slowing down and speeding up than usual. The part is relatively inexpensive but the diagnostic fee plus labor to remove and replace the faulty mechanical part was well over $150, resulting in a total bill of $210. A part failure that causes the vehicles computer, transmission and drivetrain to lose all connection to one another can be very dangerous, especially while on the highway. At first it happened only while stationary in park, the car would lock up while sitting with the engine running for a while. I would turn off the engine and re-engage the vehicle and everything would operate as normal. Then it occurred while backing down the hill out of my driveway, locked up in reverse, I applied the brakes, set the parking brake and turned off the car while still in reverse. (I live in a quiet subdivision of a small town of 12,000, what if this happened in a busier or more heavily populated area?) I was still able to start the vehicle while in reverse and shortly thereafter while in neutral. Then Tuesday morning while on the interstate (I-95) the gear and drive mode indicator on the tachometer went blank, I was stuck in 3rd gear (limp mode) and my car once slowing down had a difficult time accelerating after stopping.

- Kennebunk, ME, USA

When driving straight at 15-25 mph, in town, after about 25 minutes of freeway driving, rpms at or around 1250, the engine shuts off and all the lights on the dash turn on. Taking it into the service center, there are no codes in the computer. The timing cap has been replaced once, because they were able to duplicate the issue at the shop, but the last two instances they were unable to duplicate so they refused to fix it. The car has 61000 miles on it and is still under Hyundai's powertrain warranty.

- Kaukauna, WI, USA

Wants to stall when pushing on brakes, and when I let off brakes it wants to stall, my gas mileage stays the same, and my temperature gauge goes up fast when's I start the vechicle. My lights in my car don't come on to much. And it's seem to be running rough in certain areas then it goes back to running good when I get further away from my house I had my car at dealerships 3 times and they say no codes. And the car does this when I sit still and when I push on the gas. It does it in city highway seems to be running normal. Dealers don't know what's wrong

- Knoxville, TN, USA

The car will not turn on. The battery has been test and is fine. This has happened several times over the past year. The car is turned off and stationary, when the key is in the ignition all lights turn on but the car does not turn on. It has been taken to multiple Hyundai dealerships and they have not been able to duplicate the problem. This is a dangerous situation because it has left me stranded several times in rural areas.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA