2013 HYUNDAI SONATA Engine Problems

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, a clunking noise was present coming from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was 57,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 30 - 35 mph, the vehicle stalled while going up a hill. The contact was able to use the emergency brakes to pull over into a ditch, in order to stop the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. There was dark gray smoke coming from the engine and a burnt odor was detected when the contact opened the hood. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case and informed the contact that they would send her case over to NHTSA. The contact was waiting on instructions from the manufacturer on what to do with the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Our engine has seized up according to our mechanic. They replaced the gasket on the oil pan and found metal shavings. Then just a week later the engine seized up. We had the dealer look at at back in 2017 and they only did a software update. Does this qualify for the engine recall?

On Sat 8/28/21, while driving, Without any warning or engine lights, the engine stopped running while I was driving on the road at 45 mph. I was able to pull over safely and the car would not restart. I had it towed to a nearby auto shop, the diagnostic shows fuel pump not turning on. I've had this car for 14 months with no issues until now. I could've been injured or crashed had I been on an interstate. It will need to be towed again to a dealership for fuel pump replacement. I've lost wages due to this incident and no idea how to pay for this costly repair.

I was driving and my vehicle started cutting out. When I hit the accelerator, the vehicle hesitated and did not want to go, I had the gas pedal push down to the floor, it eventually kicked in. I traveled a short distance and then it did the same thing, almost coming to a stop. The engine started making a rattling-banging noise and then the Malfunction indicator light came on.I was at a busy intersection and proceeded to try to make a left turn to get out of traffic and to the Dobbs repair shop across the street.As I attempted to Cross the two lanes of oncoming traffic my vehicle stalled and shut completely down. The oncoming traffic had to stop in order to avoid striking my vehicle. My vehicle was stalled blocking both oncoming lanes of traffic. I put the vehicle into “Park” and restarted it by hitting the automatic...

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that it was discovered that the engine was quickly losing oil even though there were no leaks found. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine rod bearing had failed, causing damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (Engine) and that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 130,000.

When accelerating to 65 mph, the check engine light came on, and the vehicle stopped accelerating. Took the vehicle in to a mechanic, who stated there was poor acceleration at high RPM's and the car had jerking symptoms during hard throttle. For the engine diagnosis there was a fault code for the knock sensor found. Very low oil levels were in crankcase, no additional fault codes found, abnormal noises. Signs of internal engine problem low oil pressure suspected, no apparent lubricant to upper part of the engine. Recommended replacing the engine. The mechanic estimated the car was also losing oil faster than it should've. Prior to this incident occuring, the car has been regularly maintenanced at the dealership. Car was taken in to an independent mechanic to be looked at because dealership service repair did not have an opening for 2 weeks to look at the car. The lower acceleration...

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while her sister was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not accelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

After making a knocking noise for a few miles, the engine seized and the car completely stalled. I had to coast through traffic to stop on the side of the road. Would not start again. I towed the car to service department of Hyundai dealer in Lindon, Utah, who diagnosed a seized engine and is now assessing the seized engine for warranty coverage under the premature bearing wear recall.

Blinking saying turn off engine almost died on highway this is my business car in my business name I haven't had this car for a year sign says turn vehicle off it cut off in front of my house hybrid system warning

While driving on the Mass pike my engine quit and decelerated without warning resulting in my wife and I barely making it off the road without causing an accident. There is a known flaw with this model 2013 Hyundai Sonata which caused a recall on Jan. 22,2021 that I had not received a notice on. That lack of notice could have easily caused our death that day. The dealer that has the car said the motor needs to be replaced. All owners of Hyundai Theta engines driven vehicles should be made aware before someone dies.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

My vehicle has seven recalls on Kelley blue book online everything it says on the Honda website is what’s happening with my car the check check engine light on smoking at the tail pipe exhaust smoke excessive leaking oil suspension seatbelt and no one is helping me at the local dealership Hyundai dealership they’ve been putting me off for months this is a very dangerous situation to have my children in the car I cannot work due to this situationI am a driver for Uber etc.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at 20-30 MPH, he heard an abnormal beeping sound and the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and remained on the floorboard, the steering wheel locked, and the vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant. There was severe damage to the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The contact sustained injuries in the head and sought medical attention. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Check engine light began flashing and my 2013 Hyundai Sonata went into "limp" mode whiIe my wife was driving on the interstate. In "limp" mode it made it difficult and dangerous for her to exit the highway nearly being involved in a crash. She then "Limped" her way home. I checked the code with a diagnostic tool and a P1326 Knock Sensor Detection System code was returned. We took the vehicle to our local Hyundai dealer who reports the engine needs replaced which is part of Hyundai's recall/ campaign 17V226000. After the dealer trying on our behalf for several weeks to have the manufacturer replace the engine, the manufacturer now refuses to replace it. This is the second Hyundai I've had the engine fail on. The first one in a 2014 Sante Fe, the motor completely locked up. So what am I to do drive this one till the motor...

Check engine light began flashing and my 2013 Hyundai Sonata went into "limp" mode. I checked the code with a diagnostic tool and a P1326 Knock Sensor Detection System code was returned. The car burns oil at an alarming rate, I changed my oil 4,000 miles ago and it burned nearly 4 quarts of oil. There's 133k miles on the car. The dealership in Escondido, California keeps giving me the run around and is trying to charge me full price despite there being a well known engine failure/rod knock recall/campaign with this model/year car.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while her husband was driving 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated her husband was informed that a fire had started under the vehicle and exited the vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. The fire was extinguished with the assistance of the emergency services. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

My 2013 Hyundai Sonata has been declared totaled by my auto insurance company and "unsafe to drive" by Hyundai Corporation. There is a case number associated with my car at Hyundai. While driving down the street my engine begins smoking and everything shuts off. I was scared and uncertain of what was happening. I had to dodge cars to get off the road. I have supplied more than 15 pages of maintenance records, Which has proven I have taken care of my car. The engine has locked. The first representative stated Hyundai Corporate will pay for repairs - a new engine. The second representative stated only if I had a warranty will they assist me. I believe I'm getting the run around.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2013 - computer giving message " Check Charging System " while on the highway speed drops to 40 mpg. I had to stop the car on the roadside .. Hyundai dealer are not helpful. You go to them they just want to charge us $400 for diagnostic test. last week, Hyundai dealer told my car problem is with engine belt and tensioner assembly and I charged $900. but it did not fix the issue. I am not sure if above part was really needed to replaced, now the message on charging system and engine safety ( picture attached ) is too frequent. Ref. engine recall on this 2013 sonata hybrid, Hyundai dealer say car life is finish with 114K miles. and car engine is not issue as decide by Hyundai head office.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated on the control panel. The contact also stated a loud knocking noise came from the engine compartment. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,140.

While driving down the street noticed several people blowing and yelling “your car is on fire “ I was able to steer the car to the right, brakes were gone, as I jumped out, the front of the car was fully Engulfed in flames. The front of the car was totally destroyed by fire.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed an independent mechanic was driving at unknown speeds and the engine stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed an engine replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 158,000. The contact stated the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling).

I was driving and the car had black smoke coming from the exhaust and it cut off, wouldn’t crank back up

Been told for 4 weeks now that they have to wait for parts them being suntrup Hyundai south in st louis MO

We were driving north bound on 75 around mile marker 155 near Macon GA. The car stalled and would not turn over. I was able to move over to the shoulder lane. Upon opening the hood and inspecting the engine, I realized the engine was on fire. I started to extinguish the fire while we called the fire department who helped to finish extinguishing the fire. It is my understanding now that this model is known for having engine fire

Engine mis fire

JUST CUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING

RECALL ON ENGINE HYUNDAI SAID THEY REPLACE IT THE CAR CONTINUES TO LOSE POWER. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY KIDS DRIVING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT LOSES POWER AND I'M ALMOST HIT. HYUNDAI IS PUTTING ME AND MY CHILDREN IN DANGER AND ABSOLUTELY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAVE SEVERAL CASE NUMBERS WHERE I HAVE TAKEN IT TO HYUNDAI THEY REFUSED TO FIX IT AND THEY TRY TO SELL ME A NEW CAR. HOLIDAYS HAD MY CAR FOR FOUR WEEKS NOW I HAD A FRIEND TAKE ME UP TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TO CHECK ON IT AND THEY TOLD ME BEFORE THEY COULD CHECK THE ENGINE NOW I HAD TO REPLACE COIL PACK #3 BECAUSE IT HAS A MESS. I'M COMPLETELY FED UP.

MY CAR STARTED STALLING WHILE PARKED. AS WELL AS MAKING A NOISE. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE HUYNDAI SONATA FOR THEM TO CHECK ON THE RECALL. MY SPECIFIC CAR HAS THE RECALL THAT AFFECTS MY ENGINE, AND MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE MECHANIC SENT ME A TEXT ADVISING ME THAT "MY VEHICLE4 IS WORKING AS DESIGNED".

THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN ON 4/23/21 WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT ON A CITY STREET AND BECAME INOPERABLE. THE BATTERY WAS JUMPED OFF AND SOME WIRES STARTED SMOKING AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE, AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. ONCE THE NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED, THE ENGINE LIGHTS BLINKED CONTINUOUSLY, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE STARTER WAS REPLACED ON 4/25/21. THE VEHICLE STARTED AND WAS TAKEN FOR A TEST DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND RAN FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES BEFORE IT BEGAN PRODUCING A KNOCKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY, AND WHEN IT WAS STARTED AGAIN, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER AND ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE DRIVEWAY OF THE RESIDENCE, THEN NEEDED TO BE PUSHED BACK INTO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN AND MADE A CLICKING SOUND. WIRES WERE...

ON APRIL 17TH AROUND 1PM I WAS DRIVING DOWN HEY 64 WHEN MY CAR STALLED.IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND CUT OFF AND I PULLED IT ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE HYUNDAI WEBSITE STATES THAT THIS SPECIFIC CAR HAS.ENGINE ISSUES AND THAT IT MAY STALL DUE TO.ENGINE DIFFICULTIES BUT WHEN I PUT IN MY VIN NO ISSUE.POPS UP. JUST BECAUSE THE ISSUE DOESNT POPS UP DOESNT MEAN IM NOT HAVING TO DEAL WITH MY ENGINE CUTTING OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I BEEN.LOYAL TO HYUNDAI FOR ALMOST 13 YEARS AND TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN TO.ME WAS VERY DISHEARTENING AND SCARY AND FOR.HYUNDAI TO ACT UNCONCERNED REALLY.IS BOTHERING ME BUTI JUST HOPE FOR THE BEST TO SEE A RESOLUTION. I JUST MOVED TO A NEW.CITY FOR BETTER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND TO NOT HAVE A CAR AND COUGH OUT 1K FOR A RENTAL IS DISHEARTENING AND I...

I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY HOME AND MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN AND STOPPED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.I JUMPED START THE CAR FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO REACH A AUTO ZONE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A DEAD BATTERY SO I BUY A NEW $160 BATTERY FOR THE CAR TO STILL NOT WORK AND TURN BACK ON. ITS LIKE IT WOULD START BUT IT WOULD NOT FULLY TURN ALL THE WAY ON. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 5 DAYS AGO AND ITS ALREADY STOPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE AND HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V121000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. I JUST DROPPED IT OFF AT POHANKA HYUNDAI (1770 RITCHIE STATION CT, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD; (301) 423-1100) DEALERSHIP REGARDING ISSUES I SUSPECT TO BE RELATED TO THE RECALL ON THE ENGINE. ABOUT THREE AND HALF WEEKS AGO, I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING SIGNS UPON START-UP IN THE MORNING AND DRIVING THROUGHOUT THE DAY. A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND AND VIBRATION FROM THE ENGINE FOR 3-4 SECONDS WHEN I START THE CAR IN THE MORNING. HEAVY SMOKING(MORE THAN THE USUAL MORNING SMOKE ON COLD DAYS) SOMETIMES UP TO FIVE OR MORE MINUTES. ACCELERATION AND RPMTHAT DON'T PASS 2000 ISSUES WHEN DRIVING AT 60 MPH. RANDOM AND INTERMITTENT STALLING WHEN DRIVING, SOMETIMES ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPING OR REFUSING TO MOVE AFTER A MOMENTARY STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,925.

IKUS BOUGHT CAR 3 WEEKS AGO 11000 DOLLARS WAS COMMING HOME WAS TURNING LEFT IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AN MOTOR DIED I COULD BARLEY TURN WHEEL WAS ALMOST HIT BY A SEMI TRUCK DOING 50 MPH AN THEN ALMOST WRECKED I ZCOUDNT TURN WHEEL BACK STRAIGHT BECAUSE NO POWER BECAUSE ENGINE FAILURE I COUDVE DIED OR SOMEONE WHO DIDNT HAVEE SAME STREMGH TO TURN WHEEL IM POOR NOW POORER CAR PAYMENT NO CAR

I HAVE CONTINUOUSLY TRIED TO GET SOME ANSWERS REGARDING MY ENGINE RECALL. I FIRST RECEIVED THE LETTER IN 2017. AS I CONTINUED TO TO HAVE ISSUES WITH MY ENGINE BURNING TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF OIL, I WAS GIVEN A CASEWORKER FROM HYUNDAI CORPORATE THAT WILL NO LONGER RETURN MY CALLS. I HAVE WENT THROUGH ALL THREE OIL CONSUMPTION TESTS AND THEY HAVE SEEN THAT EVERY 1,000 MILES MY ENGINE NO LONGER HAS ANY OIL. THE ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON FOR SOME REASON. WHEN I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE I WAS TOLD OKAY NOW JUST WAIT UNTIL IT MAKES A NOISE AND THE LIGHT COMES ON. I TOLD THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT MY ENGINE IS ALREADY TICKING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT NEVER COMES ON. I WAS TOLD THERE'S NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I WAS TOLD BY A DIFFERENT REPRESENTATIVE THAT AFTER THE THIRD OIL CONSUMPTION TEST, IF MY ENGINE...

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR, ALL MY LIGHTS POPPED UP ON MY DASH BOARD THIS NEVER HAPPENS, ONCE IT HAPPENED I PULLED OVER TURNED IT OFF, TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON IT WOULDN'T START, CHECKED THE OIL EVERYTHING WAS FINE TRIED TO GIVE IT A JUMP IT STILL WOULDN'T START. SO I HAD TO TOW TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE LOOKED AT IT THE NEXT DAY HE TOLD ME HE THINK MY ENGINE WENT, WHEN I BOUGHT THIS CAR IT HAD NO LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD AND IT DROVE PERFECT I'M SO CONFUSED AND SUPER MAD RIGHT NOW. THEN I GOT IT TOWED TO CONECELLI HYUNDAI FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN CITY. ALL DASHLIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ONCE PULLED OVER, I ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SMOKE TO COME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SMOKE SMELLED LIKE AN ELECRICAL FIRE. THIS ISSUE OCCURED 2 HOURS AGO.

ON NOVEMBER 15, 2020 MY 2013 HYUNDAI SONTA JUST QUIT ON ME WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN GEORGIA. I GOT IT TOWED TO SUPERIOR HYUNDAI IN ANNISTON, AL AND THAT'S WHERE THEY TOLD ME I HAD A OPEN RECALL ON MY ENGINE AND THAT'S WHAT MADE MY CAR QUIT ON ME AND I WAS GONNA NEED A NEW ENGINE, BUT SINCE HAVING A SALVAGE TITLE THEY HAD TO SEND IT UP TO THE WARRANTY DEPARTMENT, 2 WEEKS LATER THEY COME BACK AND SAID MY CLAIM WAS DENIED BC OF HAVING A SALVAGE TITLE. I FEEL I HAVE DONE MY PART BY KEEPING THE UP KEEP OF MY CAR UP SO SOMETHING LIKE THIS WOULDN'T HAPPEN, BUT SOMETHING THAT WAS OUT OF MY HANDS HAPPEN I HAVE TO BUY A WHOLE NEW ENGINE ALL BC OF WHAT MY TITLE SAYS. I CAN UNDERSTAND IF I DIDN'T DO THE UP KEEP OF...

I'M GETTING A CODE P1326 AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT TAKING THE GAS AND CAN'T DRIVE IT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE; DELIVERY HOSE LINES/ PIPING AND FITTING.

IT HAS BEEN OVER THREE MONTHS SINCE THE MANUFACTURER ANNOUNCED THE RECALL, BUT THERE STILL IS NO REMEDY. I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IN CASE THE ENGINE CATCHES FIRE. WHAT IS TAKING SO LONG FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO COME UP WITH THE REMEDY? IT IS PUTTING MANY DRIVERS IN DANGER.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. UPON HIS PERSONAL INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED APPROXIMATELY A QUART OF OIL WITHIN A WEEK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MCCARTHY BLUE SPRINGS HYUNDAI (3000 NW S OUTER RD, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015) WHERE THEY AGREED TO TEST THE OIL CONSUMPTION ON THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE OIL AS NEEDED. AFTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE VISITS, THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE OIL CONSUMPTION FAILURE HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V934000 (ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) WHICH THE CONTACT LINKED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY THE POWER TO THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND THE CAR LOST POWER. THE ENGINE WON'T TURN. I THINK IT MAY BE SEIZED UP. HAD THE CAR TOWED.

5 HOURS INTO A 6 HOURS HIGHWAY DRIVE, NO ISSUES HAVE OCCURRED, APPROACHING A FLYOVER AT I-10E AND THE BELTWAY EAST I WAS DOING 70MPH, ABOUT HALFWAY UP NORTHBOUND APPROACH I LOST ACCELERATION, ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH APPEARED TO ILLUMINATE, THE RADIO CONTINUED TO PLAY, APPEARS THAT POWER STEERING CONTINUED TO WORK. AFTER COASTING DOWN FLYOVER I PULLED TO THE RIGHT, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND IT STARTED UP FINE, I DROVE OFF THE BELTWAY TO THE FEEDER/SERVICE ROAD AND THIS HAPPENED ONCE MORE. I PULLED INTO PARKING LOT AND WAS ABLE TO PUT IN PARK AND START WITH NO ISSUE. NEITHER TIME DID I EVER SEE A CONSTANT WARNING LIGHT OF ANY KIND ON MY DASH. THE CAR HAS 99K MILES AND I AM THE ONLY OWNER, TAKEN TO DEALER 95 PERCENT OF TIME FOR MAINTENANCE.

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET, I RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION THAT MY CAR ESSENTIALLY WAS NO LONGER CHARGER AND WOULD CUT OFF. I WAS PROMPTED TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE CAR. I CUT THE CAR OFF. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, IT WOULD NOT CUT BACK ON. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES, IT DID RESTART BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I AHVE NOT DRIVEN IT SINCE. THERE IS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL ON THIS CAR THAT HAS YET TO BE REMEDIED AND THUS FAR HYUNDAI HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY SOLUTIONS.

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF LOAD GROWLING NOISE FROM ENGINE

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THE CAR ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN STEERING AND BRAKES TO MAKE IT SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ACTIVE PRIOR TO THE ENGINE STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP WHICH STATED THE ENGINE WAS SEIZED AND UNABLE TO MANUALLY TURN OVER. ATTACH IS THE REPORT FROM THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 162 PER INTERNET SEARCH. I HAVE MAINTAINED SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES THROUGHOUT MY OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A WHINING NOISE. ADDITIONALLY, THE HEATER HOUSING WAS GETTING HOT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V746000 (ENGINE) AND 17V152000 (SEAT BELTS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA ON THE FREEWAY AND NO LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN I REFER TO LIGHTS I MEAN(CHECK ENGINE , SERVICE NEEDED SOON OR THE OIL CHANGE SOON) NONE OF THOSE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR SENT A SIGNAL TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE CAR I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED THE CAR THE CAR WON'T TURN ON. CAR MAX DIDN'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING FOR ME BECAUSE THEY SAID IT WAS AN OIL LEAK AND WENT I TOOK IT TO HYUNDAI THEY SAID THE O RING TO THE OIL COOLER WAS LOSE AND THAT COULDN'T BE CAUSE BY WEAR AND TEAR THAT THE PART WASN'T PUT ON RIGHT AND IT CAUSE THE OIL TO LEAK AND MY ENGINE TO SEIZE. THE REPAIR IS $10,000 AND THE PRICE FOR THE CAR WAS $12,000.