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I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata and I'm constantly having to change the back/front lights. They keep going out and the light bulbs are cheap. The back tail light has melted the socket and plastic so now I have to purchase a whole new one. Also everytime I turn the steering wheel there is a really bad clicking sound and the engine also stalls and the thing goes all the way between 3 and 4 and then the car finally jerks and moves forward.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the engine stalled several times. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to ourisman Hyundai of bowie (2404 crain hwy, bowie, md, 301-249-4227) where it was diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
While driving on the highway, all lights on the dashboard flashed on, then engine turned off. Pulled off to the side of the road. Smoke came from the engine for a moment. Tried to restart the car, but it won't start. All lights and electronics work in car. No codes being thrown by car. Immobilizer indicator is on and car won't detect keyfob when inside of vehicle or when placed in keyfob slot in center console.
In just over 18 months of ownership, we have had to change brake lights at minimum 9 times. We have been told by one mechanic that it's an electrical issue but the dealership said that it wasn't. a third mechanic stated that it is an electrical issue. Currently, the brake light socket wiring is burned requiring replacement of the entire brake light housing unit. For the numerous complaints noted on the internet, this should be replaced by Hyundai and should not be an expense to owners. Additionally, my car stalled suddenly ( the engine seized ) and the repair (replacement of engine) was covered by Hyundai warranty extension.
Sonata & Santa Fe sport engine recall / Santa Fe & Sonata engine control module service campaign. My car was previously recalled and serviced for both these issues in 2015 & 2017. Both issues relate to the same problem. I have recently experienced these issues again for the past month. 1)a knocking noise from the engine that increases in frequency as the engine RPM increases. 2)reduced power and/or hesitation. 3)illumination of the check engine light in the instrument cluster. When contacting Hyundai to notify them of this problem they stated that this had already been taken care of and they are unsure they can consider this a recall or service issue again. I would still have to pay the diagnostic fees and service fees if needed even though they have already seen this issue has occured on their part previously.
- San Bernardino, CA, USA
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I received a recall notice in the mail for my car that said the small engine block was recalled because metal shavings were getting into the engine and causing them to stahl while going down highway people are dying because of this. I took my car in and the dealership said it was fine but it's now burning oil and starting to stahl out they then did an oil consumption test and said it was normal to be burning oil. Nothing has happened to me or my family yet but I don't want to give it the chance. What can I do?
Was driving on the expressway, going 55 mph approaching my exit, when my 2013 Sonata gls began to shake, my eps light illuminated and the car stopped on me completely, then all my indicator lights popped on as the car began to just coast with limited steering ability. Luckily I was on my exit and coasted it downhill to a residential block. Tried jumping it thinking it was a battery problem and even replaced the battery. Vehicle still wouldn't turn on. Contacted Hyundai after this because my vehicle only had 65,000 miles on it.
I need to add more description to my previous complaint. I did not describe the problem in detail when driving around in the city, coming to a stop, (sometimes the brake doesn't engage) but more often, the concern is when trying to take off after coming to an intersection, there may be no acceleration for several seconds trying to take off. It basically just rolls until something engages, then the acceleration begins slowly. Once this problem starts occurring, it is happens constantly, but it does not occur every time I get in and drive around. This began last spring (2017), I had it worked on and they didn't know what to do. I told the mechanic to drive around (Hyundai service) and they didn't until they wanted me to pick it up. We drove and it happened. So, they 'fixed' something. It was better temporarily. Not completely fixed, but not as scary of a safety issue. Then in the cooler weather, it didn't occur. Now, the past couple of weeks it has begun again, worse than before. I will not be able to drive this vehicle until it is fixed, it is dangerous!
I have been noticing a exhaust smell every time I start my car, it gets worse after I drive, then get out of the car... I can't stand on the passenger side of my car because the smell is so bad. Its a 2013 I get regular oil changes and check ups... also, I have noticed when I put my car into gear there is a clunking sound.
Was driving car on interstate, all dash lights came on and car was disabled. Pulled over, turned off engine and called for a tow. Car was taken to independant mechanic, whom diagnosed car with a serious internal engine issue, was told to take the car to the shop where it was bought and ask about a warranty. Upon getting to the shop, they said it is a common problem with the year the car is. That it should be covered under warranty, but we have to wait until June 6th, for them to look at vehicle. My car is 5 years old, 56,6xx miles and has a major engine issue.
Engine recall Hyundai determine that I was losing 0ne quart per thousand miles which is the result of metal debris from crankshaft scratching the cylinder walls of engine causing the oil to leak out of the exhaust pipe to road. The company will not fix this issue. I am afraid one day the engine will catch on fire or complete engine failure going down the road losing all power to control the car in which an accident will occur.
While I was driving on the freeway going 65mph, the vehicle began to make a ticking sound with no warning or indicator lights being illuminated. The vehicle then began to lose power and would not accelerate past 2000rpm. I then pulled off of the freeway and went into a parking lot as soon as my vehicle stopped all of the indicator and warning lights illuminated and the car shut off. When restarting the car the ticking is now alot worse and the car shuts off right away. I then had the vehicle towed to my house and I am having it towed to the Hyundai dealer for inspection.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to transitowne Hyundai (7420 transit rd, buffalo, NY 14221, (716) 634-3000) where it was diagnosed that the turbo booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Upon driving on the fwy, my vehicle suddenly lost power as I was traveling. Although at that point no warning lamps had come on the dash. I put on hazard lights to get the attention of other drivers, but it seemed as though they didn't see them. As I started to get out of the fast lane into the right lanes, the vehicle was just coasting, thankfully I was near an exit, so I coasted off the fwy, at this point the car was going uphill off the exit and all the warning lights appeared at that point and the vehicle just stopped on the exit of the fwy. I contacted aaa because my car was in a very dangerous, exit stranded and I couldn't get out my vehicle. Once aaa tech arrived, he lifted my vehicle to tow it and he said to me there's oil pouring out of your vehicle, that's real bad. He suggested I go to a nearby shop he knew of and the owner had me watch him as he looked at my car. He thought perhaps the oil pan wasn't secured. But, once he lifted up the car and the rest of the oil was running out, he saw pieces of metal in the oil, he said "that's parts of your engine, right there, your engine is gone. I said what is that, he said, unfortunately you had engine failure!
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle suddenly lost all power. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. Smart Hyundai (1 smart dr, white hall, ar) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle started to vibrate while driving after being repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was remedied at rick case Hyundai (441 w sunrise blvd, plantation, fl 33311) by replacing the engine. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer (coconut creek Hyundai, 4960 sr 7, coconut creek, fl 33073) because engine oil was found in the coolant system. The vehicle was not repaired at the second dealer. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 11033831. The failure mileage was 71,872.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. When the contact attempted to use the key fob, it failed to open any of the doors on the vehicle. Also, the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 67,672.
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- Lexington, KY, USA