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Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 71 problems related to engine failure (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata.

Under normal driving conditions, the car jolted and something didn't feel right on the right front side of the car. I was able to pull the car off of a 4 lane highway and into a parking lot. I discovered motor oil all over the inside of the engine bay and in the right wheel well. Upon inspection by two different mechanical shops and my insurance company, a hole was found in the engine. The vehicle has 90,017 miles on it. It has been indicated this is a manufacturing defect that would lead to engine failure and a hole in the engine. Hyundai is claiming that this is not covered under the theta ii engine recall and have been extremely slow to assist. I am the second owner of this vehicle. I purchased the vehicle in June of 2017 with approximately 39,500 miles on it. I have changed oil with synthetic oil every 7500 miles which is the manufacturer's recommendation. There was no warning, no warning lights illuminated, etc. Prior to the engine failure.
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Vehicle stalled on highway would not start had to be towed on 10/1/19. Towed to service vendor, not a Hyundai dealer. They stated engine locked. Vehicle had been at st charles Hyundai automotive 8/19/19 replaced oil flow control valve. Contacted Hyundai dealer stated nothing they could do. Mileage 138,000 and all required service had been done. Recall 132 inspection had been done at approximately 58,000 on 2/15/16. Noted number of complaints to NHTSA showing numerous 2011 Sonata had engine failure after the extended format of 120,000 and many had failed a second time after engines failed. This vehicle was built at alabama plant. The Hyundai dealership stated the vehicle would have to be towed to their facility and inspected. The decision would be Hyundai USA not the dealership. It is hard to understand how this can not be a defective vehicle. The number of units repaired and repaired a second time goes against the averages . The number of fires that have resulted in total loss of vehicles appears to be and indication of numerous issues with vehicles from this plant. It will cost $4500 to replace this engine and Hyundai USA should bear some of the cost. If after engine replacement vehicle performed properly that would prove the correction, but many units had to have the neck filler replaced the plant had a problem. Engines failed with only 10,000, 30,000 65,000, 135,000 miles. The units that burnt were handled by insurance and Hyundai USA not held accountable. Please reopen the investigation on recall 132 the number of owners are bearing the brunt of Hyundai poor quality. Understanding they completely changed that engine in 2012 knowing the 2011 issues could not be fixed correctly.
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I was driving on a highway and my car simply stopped accelerating and began to shut off. How does a car just die in the middle of driving?! this is a serious safety hazard that needs to be addressed. I barely made it over to the side of the road to get out of the way of traffic. Nearly got hit by a car!! I was absolutely terrified that I was going to get hit because I was unable to move my car. Unknown reasoning for failure, but I believe this to be an engine malfunction or issue with the alternator. I am now aware of a recall on that indicates engine failure would result in vehicle stall, increasing the risk of crash!!!! unbelievable. Please address this problem so that no one else has to experience something as terrifying as this! recall number: 15v568000.

2016 Sonata engine failure. Vehicle's engine seized while in motion driving down the highway. Cylinder #4 penetrated the engine block and damaged the bell housing of the transmission. Both engine and transmission are having to be replaced.
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Tl the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving at a very low speed, the engine completely failed. Prior to the failure, the engine seized on several occasions. After each failure, the vehicle would restart and resume normal operation. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated prior to the engine failures. The vehicle was towed to napleton Hyundai of carmel (4200 e 96th st, indianapolis, in 46240, (844) 729-4217) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unknown.
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Had an accident 6/29/19 was hit driver's side front tire area. Insurance recommended closest repair shop fix (dick smith) and they returned it. Same week car was taken back to repair shop for concerns, clicking, vibrating, etc. Was told by dick smith repair shop needs a boot but car is 'driveable'. Two days later car dies while driving. . Ds (jeff, service mgr) says died 4 no oil causing engine to 'seize up' but no light was on. . And prior to Hyundai running diagnostics also. Ds towed to Hyundai. Told by peacock Hyundai (chris) they had several reports of engine failure within 2 weeks of my car being towed and they were waiting on approval for new engine but then a different person (ted) says engine 'seized' for no oil but car had oil change within last 6k miles and is full synthetic. Please help as I have a newborn and need a vehicle.

In the evening of 07/11/2019 I was driving my 2013 Hyundai santa on the bishop Ford expressway, when smoke began to come out of the hood. I pulled over to the shoulder, and at that time , my car was completely filled with black smoke, and the brakes completely failed, foot went right to the floor. The car coasted until it finally stopped. By this time, the car was in fire. I was able to exit before it completely engulfed in flames. There was no warning to me that this car was going to start on fire. I had the engine replaced 2 years ago because of engine failure. Two engines in 6 years is definitely not normal. I could have been killed in that car. . Hyundai needs to take responsibility.
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While driving straight on busy street approaching highway, car shook, all warning lights illuminated, then dimmed as car came to a stop and died in the center of the road. It could not be restarted. This happened in seconds, not affording driver enough time to move toward shoulder. As Hyundai explained, the engine failed and, in so doing, sent electric surge that also 'fried' the starter. Dealer indicated there were photos of engine after incident. Local mechanic said that after removing the starter, visual inspection allowed him to determine a new engine was needed. This is consistent with Hyundai's explanation. There were no problems with this car prior. Two prior engine-related safety recalls (issued in response to this problem) were performed on this vehicle, and no safety problems were detected. Hyundai advised this is a known issue for Sonatas, and they remain unable to determine when/where this will happen to any Sonata. A local dealer had several on lot with same issue. Engine and starter need to be replaced, and it remains undetermined if any other components were impacted.

The recall for Hyundai, campaign953 was to install engine software update for all Sonata vehicles from 2011-2018 with a 2. 4l gdi. I had the engine recall software update done on 3/26/19. This was intended as a warning system in the event of engine failure. On 4/15/19, while driving on the freeway in los angeles, my engine seized up, and put my life at risk. The software update did not work, and there was no warning at all. If I had not been in the right lane, and able to steer over into a very narrow shoulder of the freeway, I could have been seriously injured or worse. The car was towed to my mechanic's lot near me, since it was a Sunday evening, and Hyundai was not open. The next day, my mechanic did start the car, and said it should be fine to drive it the short distance to the Hyundai dealer, less than 2 miles away, since it was a warranty situation. I got one block, and the engine seized up again. I had it towed the 2 miles to the dealer. They discovered the engine had to be replaced, which took almost 4 weeks. No explanation of the software update failure. Since getting the car back on may 7,2019- I have had total anxiety, and fear the same issue could happen. I had a severe panic attack on the freeway on may 10, that was terrifying, and a friend had to stay on the phone with me until I got to work. I have contacted the Hyundai corp. Legal dept. Through an attorney, and there has been no satisfaction in compensation or consideration for the fact that due to their faulty engine, and recall software failure, they put my life at risk! the customer care dept. Is the worst I have ever experienced with any company, and I am now at extreme financial loss. The re-sale value has plummeted, and I now have financial stress being forced to get another car I feel safe in. I have lost total confidence in Hyundai. This was a terrible nightmare that is not being resolved! help!.

The engine completely stalled while I was driving down the interstate at 68 miles per hour. The engine failure happened suddenly without warning as I was trying to accelerate down the interstate. At the moment the engine failure occurred there was various dashboard lights on my car that illuminated - including the engine oil pressure warning light and the malfunction indicator lamp. I maneuvered the car to the off-ramp and then parked on the right shoulder. The engine was visibly vibrating and shaking at this point before I turned off the ignition. Any attempts to start my car again were unsuccessful and a tow to the Hyundai dealership was needed.

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January 2019, vehicle to dealer for recall for engine failure. March 2019, went to start vehicle. Flashing engine light. Could not get above 2000 rpm. Dealer advised to tow vehicle. Dealer advised car is in limp mode. Dealer advised possible engine replacement. Two weeks later, car is still not repaired. Now they are possibly replacing 'harness'. Advised that they would have vehicle another two weeks.
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Reference VIN# 5npe c4ac 5bh1 7045 4 2011 Hyundai Sonata 129,044 miles at engine failure on March 19, 2019 Hyundai case# 15847818, campaign 132, total engine failure, claim is in the sum of $5054. 95, complaint: all requested documentation for invoices, owner registration, and associated information has been submitted to the Hyundai client care specialist in a timely manner. Hyundai campaign 132 document rcmn-15v568-2234 directs that required vehicle inspection will be done at no cost to claimant. Hyundai client care specialist, refuses to contact the Hyundai dealer to authorize vehicle inspection at no cost to claimant per referenced Hyundai procedure. Local Hyundai dealer in savannah, georgia, refuses to contact Hyundai for authorization to perform the required vehicle inspection at no cost to claimant. Dealer advises that we make a claim for this expense to Hyundai. At this point, August 19, 2019, Hyundai has made no indication that they will actually honor any claim for expenses.

My 2013 Hyundai Sonata had complete and total engine failure. I take care of the car and maintain it and the engine just failed in the middle of a residential road at a stop sign. Turns out it was one of many that Hyundai offered an extended warranty on but I was never notified my engine or car for that matter was one on a national recall and backorder.

Received a Sonata's engine control unit letter, stating a product improvement campaign has been issued on my car, on excessive connecting rod bearing wear in the engine. I have a severe knocking in my engine, when moving, especially when excelling up a hill,and it stated this can cause severe engine damage including engine failure. Told service man and he stated if it is this it could take one-three weeks for repair. Why isn't this a recall. States for this VIN# -8 recalls, but doesn't list them?? how do I find this out?.

Car in dealership for second time due to engine failure while driving (second time in shop for engine recall). My concerns are the safety of this vehicle with my family, my home and my community. These cars are catching on fire throughout our country and there is no price on a life.
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On highway 70mp Sonata loses all power towed to Hyundai dealership. 3 days letter knock was to blame an wiring replaced. 15 minutes after picking up Sonata an reaching speeds of 70 again on highway Sonata loses all power again almost causing pileup in rush hour traffic gain Sonata is towed back to dealership. Dealership confirms only parking lot test was done not highway after replacement even knowing the wide spread engine failures / issues Sonata is having an catching fire. This is serious an life threating you lose all control no power no warning !!!! at high speeds. 1/8 Sonata currently at dealership.

Sunday, September 30, 2018-I was driving 65 mph on I-17 southbound when the engine seized. I lost all power but luckily was in the far right lane and was able to pull off the interstate without any incidents. The car would not start again. I had no knowledge of the engine failure issues when I purchased this vehicle in July 2017.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph the whole dashboard of lights illuminated and the vehicle just shut off. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that engine had blown out with less then 60,000 miles on it. The dealer Hyundai of bedford 18300 rockside rd, bedford, OH 44146 (440) 439-0700 stated that they would cover only part of the engine failure (metal scrapings). The manufacturer stated that there was an 100,000 mile warranty on the vehicle that should cover the engine failure. The failure mileage was 58,000. Tf.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 75 mph, the engine failed and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to duncan Hyundai (2050 roanoke street, christiansburg, virginia 24073, (540) 382-2100) where it was diagnosed that the motor failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 114-85-200. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

I was driving my vehicle on July 25, 2018 and it suddenly stopped on the highway. I took it in and was told that there was an engine failure.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact was driving at 70 mph and the vehicle started smoking from the engine. The vehicle had an oil change before the incident. The dealer braman miami Hyundai 2001 ne 2nd Ave, miami, FL 33137 (786) 220-6929 acknowledged the engine failure via lose of oil and promised that repairs would be done because the recall. There had been a two week delay in ordering replacement engines and they did not provide a rental for the contact. The contact had a recall on the vehicle number: 17v-226000 ( engine and engine cooling) and the manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 29,000. Tf.

I sought service for loud lifter noise at 50,000 miles, but was told the noise was from an after market (jiffy lube (fram filter)). The service dept. Frank Hyundai, chula vista, CA drained my new oil, and did a complete new oil and filter change. The lifter noise continued. At approx. 122,000 the engine began to knock while on the freeway - mason auto, imperial beach, CA did a complete engine diagnostic and determined the noise as engine knock. From lifter noise to engine knock. I cannot drive the car for fear of complete engine failure! mason auto of imperial beach, CA informed me that this was the fourth Hyundai they had diagnosed with engine knock recently.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving at the speed of 30 mph when the engine failed. All of the warning lights illuminated at this time. The contact towed the car to an independent mechanic. Nothing was done, the vehicle has not been repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. Jw.

Engine failed would not start in less than 55200 miles.
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