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My engine has hesitated on several occasions and when I looked up the information to see if there was a recall or defect online I noticed that there is in fact a recall. Recall number 162 shows that we are suppose to get a letter but I have still get to get a recall notice and there still appears to be no remedy for the recall. How long to we as the consumer have to wait for the problem to be remedied?
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 30 mph, a clicking sound was heard coming from the engine. Also, a rubbing sound was present while making right turns and the engine revved. The dealer could not duplicate the issue, but the air conditioner was repaired due to a leak and the habitual and ignition switch were replaced; however, the noises were still present. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.
There is no remedy for recall campaign #162 which I would consider to be a fairly serious issue with the engine. Nothing has happened yet but I don't want to wait for it either.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 55 at mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that a loud knocking noise came from the front end of the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Car loses power when going into a turn and when driving long distance on open high way, sometimes it's like the car is applying breaks by it self, then just takes off like you have your foot full force on the gas puddle. Break lights and head lights go out every two months.
- Dover, DE, USA
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Car has begun randomly and unpredictably "stalling" while in motion. Just simply stops moving forward for a few seconds, not responding to gas pedal. This has been both as car starts from stopped position as well as during cruising. Because most of our driving is city, we do not know if car will stall at highway speeds and we are afraid to drive on highways now. Hundai will not attempt any repair because they cannot document the problem. We feel it is either a bad computer or a transmission issue. No repairs have been attempted even though we have been into hundai several times
Well I was on highway and it sounded like my engine was about to throw a rod I get off highway and drive home I get home and check my oli its empty but I dont see oil leak my engine is making noise as if something in it I didnt know what was wrong until I seen Y local news and it was saying there was a recall on my model Hyundai sonanta which is 2013 and its limited when I got my car from drivetime it had 91506 miles on it and everything ms to atch up with the recall...
On April 4, 2017 I was driving down a busy street in noon traffic, when my Sonata lost power. Startled, I tried to re-start it and it would not make a noise. Turned on flashers and called for tow. Once the car was in my driveway it tried to start it again, and it turned over once and went silent. My son is a trained mechanic, so he came for the weekend and it started for him. So, he put it in gear and the engine began makeing pinging/tapping noise. He was going to bring his diagnostic equipment this coming weekend as he suspected major engine issues. I found out on Monday, April 10, 2017 from a consumer law attorney at our office that there had been a recall on 2013 Sonatas and other models for engine failure. abcnews.go.com/business/wirestory/Hyundai-Kia-recall-12M-cars-engine-failure-46647403
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the engine seized. The contact restarted the vehicle and heard an abnormal noise. The oil warning indicator flashed and the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the dealer made no mention of any recalls. The contact was not notified of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V152000 (seat belts) and 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While the contact's wife was driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact's wife was able to restart the vehicle, but it stalled twice before reaching the destination. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings present in the engine oil and the engine needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling) but the contact had not received a notification. The failure mileage was 143,097.
A hole was torn in the engine block during normal straight highway driving use. Engine was deemed unusable by repair shop and is in the process of being replaced.
2013 Hyundai Sonata burning oil. At 83,000 miles went in for oil change (before it was due) alerted to the fact that there were only drops left on oil dipstick.( no warning light came on) agreed to have full synthetic oil placed. At the same time that occurred I noted difficulty getting the car out of park. Driver had to use the manual override to get the car out of park mode and into drive. Car was stationary at 84,660 miles went back to have oil checked again. Oil was down 1.5 quarts.
Will driving on us 1 going South bound in marathon Florida as I was from 60 mph to 65 mph all of a sudden I lost all engine power. Speedometer went to zero and all idiot lights came on. I was able to coast to the side of the road. I tried to restart and it would not make any noise. I called Hyundai roadside assistance which took close to 4 hours to get to me. The car has approximately 29,600 miles on it. And the prior week I had an oil change performed at a Hyundai dealer. The dealer it was towed told me I need a new engine. It is now a week and I am still waiting on Hyundai to approve a warranty claim on the engine.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started smoking from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure continued. In addition, an unknown clunking sound emitted from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there were metal shavings present inside the oil pan and the engine needed to be replaced or rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine). The failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Engine is making weird knocking noise. Also is using excessive amounts of oil. I have to keep extra oil to make sure it does run completely out. No warning lights come on to alert you of low oil pressure. Steering wheel 'sticks' like it is trying to auto correct while driving. Happening more often, which makes it scary/dangerous to drive. Purchased car June 2016.
At 124,000 miles (4000 miles after the warranty ran out), my car started burning about one quart after each 1000 miles driven. I have changed my oil religiously after every 3,000 - 5,000 miles. My mechanic told me that the car had burned most of its oil at a 3,000 mile oil change. He also said that there were metal shavings in the oil. This is consistent with a problem that has been widely reported on this engine.
When I start my car, put it in drive, and proceed, the car will jerl.as.ifnits struggling to change gears.it usually stops after a minute or so. It doesnt always happen, but its occured twice today and the check engine light finally came on. Im up to date on my oil changes, have had my transmission fluids flushed and the problem still persists. It shows that there are no active recalls, however ive heard from numerous people that these cars are known for engine problems.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 60 to 65 mph, the engine made a loud noise. The service indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and the engine shut down. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and a new engine was installed; however, the issue recurred multiple times. The contact stated that the engine was replaced three times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
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- Roswell, NM, USA