Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 210
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 208
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2021
Hyundai Motor America
Safety Issue:
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 156
Recall Date: Dec 30, 2016
Consumer Complaints
862 ComplaintsHyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
During travel on highway (~60 MPH), the vehicle suddenly lost power and the engine stopped functioning properly. The effect of the problem was that the vehicle began to 'buck' - as if the engine was having significant trouble running continuously. The engine light then illuminated solidly (not blinking). The vehicle slowed from lack of power and I was forced to move to the right lane/break-down lane through high speed highway traffic (NJ). I was able to travel /limp a few miles slowly to the next exit and get off the highway to a gas station. The engine ceased operation upon arrival to the gas station. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed the issue as engine failure. The vehicle was towed to a Hyundai dealership for diagnosis by the manufacturer (Denville, NJ). The diagnosis was 'engine failure'. No conditions existed prior to this event. In the recent past, the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced. The vehicle had ~140,000 miles but it was used every day and was maintained very well during its life. I am the original owner. No insurance claim has been filed.
Corrective Action:
During travel on highway (~60 MPH), the vehicle suddenly lost power and the engine stopped functioning properly. The effect of the problem was that the vehicle began to 'buck' - as if the engine was having significant trouble running continuously. The engine light then illuminated solidly (not blinking). The vehicle slowed from lack of power and I was forced to move to the right lane/break-down lane through high speed highway traffic (NJ). I was able to travel /limp a few miles slowly to the next exit and get off the highway to a gas station. The engine ceased operation upon arrival to the gas station. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed the issue as engine failure. The vehicle was towed to a Hyundai dealership for diagnosis by the manufacturer (Denville, NJ). The diagnosis was 'engine failure'. No conditions existed prior to this event. In the recent past, the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced. The vehicle had ~140,000 miles but it was used every day and was maintained very well during its life. I am the original owner. No insurance claim has been filed.
Additional Notes:
During travel on highway (~60 MPH), the vehicle suddenly lost power and the engine stopped functioning properly. The effect of the problem was that the vehicle began to 'buck' - as if the engine was having significant trouble running continuously. The engine light then illuminated solidly (not blinking). The vehicle slowed from lack of power and I was forced to move to the right lane/break-down lane through high speed highway traffic (NJ). I was able to travel /limp a few miles slowly to the next exit and get off the highway to a gas station. The engine ceased operation upon arrival to the gas station. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed the issue as engine failure. The vehicle was towed to a Hyundai dealership for diagnosis by the manufacturer (Denville, NJ). The diagnosis was 'engine failure'. No conditions existed prior to this event. In the recent past, the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced. The vehicle had ~140,000 miles but it was used every day and was maintained very well during its life. I am the original owner. No insurance claim has been filed.
Mfg Campaign: 11567481
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
During travel on highway (~60 MPH), the vehicle suddenly lost power and the engine stopped functioning properly. The effect of the problem was that the vehicle began to 'buck' - as if the engine was having significant trouble running continuously. The engine light then illuminated solidly (not blinking). The vehicle slowed from lack of power and I was forced to move to the right lane/break-down lane through high speed highway traffic (NJ). I was able to travel /limp a few miles slowly to the next exit and get off the highway to a gas station. The engine ceased operation upon arrival to the gas station. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed the issue as engine failure. The vehicle was towed to a Hyundai dealership for diagnosis by the manufacturer (Denville, NJ). The diagnosis was 'engine failure'. No conditions existed prior to this event. In the recent past, the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced. The vehicle had ~140,000 miles but it was used every day and was maintained very well during its life. I am the original owner. No insurance claim has been filed.
Corrective Action:
During travel on highway (~60 MPH), the vehicle suddenly lost power and the engine stopped functioning properly. The effect of the problem was that the vehicle began to 'buck' - as if the engine was having significant trouble running continuously. The engine light then illuminated solidly (not blinking). The vehicle slowed from lack of power and I was forced to move to the right lane/break-down lane through high speed highway traffic (NJ). I was able to travel /limp a few miles slowly to the next exit and get off the highway to a gas station. The engine ceased operation upon arrival to the gas station. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed the issue as engine failure. The vehicle was towed to a Hyundai dealership for diagnosis by the manufacturer (Denville, NJ). The diagnosis was 'engine failure'. No conditions existed prior to this event. In the recent past, the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced. The vehicle had ~140,000 miles but it was used every day and was maintained very well during its life. I am the original owner. No insurance claim has been filed.
Additional Notes:
During travel on highway (~60 MPH), the vehicle suddenly lost power and the engine stopped functioning properly. The effect of the problem was that the vehicle began to 'buck' - as if the engine was having significant trouble running continuously. The engine light then illuminated solidly (not blinking). The vehicle slowed from lack of power and I was forced to move to the right lane/break-down lane through high speed highway traffic (NJ). I was able to travel /limp a few miles slowly to the next exit and get off the highway to a gas station. The engine ceased operation upon arrival to the gas station. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed the issue as engine failure. The vehicle was towed to a Hyundai dealership for diagnosis by the manufacturer (Denville, NJ). The diagnosis was 'engine failure'. No conditions existed prior to this event. In the recent past, the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced. The vehicle had ~140,000 miles but it was used every day and was maintained very well during its life. I am the original owner. No insurance claim has been filed.
Mfg Campaign: 11567481
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
engine burned up oil just had oil change 9/17/23 had to add oil to add 5QT of oil to engine
Corrective Action:
engine burned up oil just had oil change 9/17/23 had to add oil to add 5QT of oil to engine
Additional Notes:
engine burned up oil just had oil change 9/17/23 had to add oil to add 5QT of oil to engine
Mfg Campaign: 11567482
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
had to put in 5qts of oil due to engine is burning the oil just had oil change 9/17/23
Corrective Action:
had to put in 5qts of oil due to engine is burning the oil just had oil change 9/17/23
Additional Notes:
had to put in 5qts of oil due to engine is burning the oil just had oil change 9/17/23
Mfg Campaign: 11567485
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Engine went through 5 qts of oil and had to refill on 8/31/23 had the oil changed by Hiley Hyundai on 6/17/23 they entered the wrong mileage during the engine consumption test
Corrective Action:
Engine went through 5 qts of oil and had to refill on 8/31/23 had the oil changed by Hiley Hyundai on 6/17/23 they entered the wrong mileage during the engine consumption test
Additional Notes:
Engine went through 5 qts of oil and had to refill on 8/31/23 had the oil changed by Hiley Hyundai on 6/17/23 they entered the wrong mileage during the engine consumption test
Mfg Campaign: 11567489
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
had the oil consumption test done it failed and has been putting oil into the engine every 1000 miles or less due to engine burring up the oil had Hiley Hyundai due and oil change on 6/17/23 had to add 5qt of oil to engine on this day
Corrective Action:
had the oil consumption test done it failed and has been putting oil into the engine every 1000 miles or less due to engine burring up the oil had Hiley Hyundai due and oil change on 6/17/23 had to add 5qt of oil to engine on this day
Additional Notes:
had the oil consumption test done it failed and has been putting oil into the engine every 1000 miles or less due to engine burring up the oil had Hiley Hyundai due and oil change on 6/17/23 had to add 5qt of oil to engine on this day
Mfg Campaign: 11567499
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Engine went in for the second oil consumption test on 6/17/23 where Hiley Hyundai did not record the correct mileage they put that mileage at that time was 123,893 when it should have read 126161 ( which was 4k miles more than the time of this report) than that therefore it lead Hyundai to believe that the engine was not burning oil and we was in the write mileage due to human error we was denied a new engine and because this is the only car that we have at this time and Hiley has no loaners and we are in CH 13 Bankruptcy we do not have the funds to rent car out
Corrective Action:
Engine went in for the second oil consumption test on 6/17/23 where Hiley Hyundai did not record the correct mileage they put that mileage at that time was 123,893 when it should have read 126161 ( which was 4k miles more than the time of this report) than that therefore it lead Hyundai to believe that the engine was not burning oil and we was in the write mileage due to human error we was denied a new engine and because this is the only car that we have at this time and Hiley has no loaners and we are in CH 13 Bankruptcy we do not have the funds to rent car out
Additional Notes:
Engine went in for the second oil consumption test on 6/17/23 where Hiley Hyundai did not record the correct mileage they put that mileage at that time was 123,893 when it should have read 126161 ( which was 4k miles more than the time of this report) than that therefore it lead Hyundai to believe that the engine was not burning oil and we was in the write mileage due to human error we was denied a new engine and because this is the only car that we have at this time and Hiley has no loaners and we are in CH 13 Bankruptcy we do not have the funds to rent car out
Mfg Campaign: 11567510
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I'm reporting the growing concern of my engine having rod knock or seizing . It has been burning excessive oil since I bought it at 80k miles. I have reached out to hyundai and they have denied me any help as the vehicle is past their 10y/100k mile warranty. Although my vehicle has extended warranty up to 150k miles for engine seize or rod bearing failure through them. There's no warning lamp but the piston slap noise is getting louder, I'm scared this problem might leave my family and I stranded in the middle of the night. Also scared that it can catch on fire due to almost running with no oil. I have to do my oil change every 1200 miles, instead of 3000. corporate hyundai has denied any type of assistance, I went to a dealer to get it checked out and they insist without proof of oil changes there's nothing they can do, i do them myself on all my cars and I'm VERY on top of my maintenance. I have scheduled an appointment 02/07/2024 to try and diagnose the growing issues with the engine itself.
Corrective Action:
I'm reporting the growing concern of my engine having rod knock or seizing . It has been burning excessive oil since I bought it at 80k miles. I have reached out to hyundai and they have denied me any help as the vehicle is past their 10y/100k mile warranty. Although my vehicle has extended warranty up to 150k miles for engine seize or rod bearing failure through them. There's no warning lamp but the piston slap noise is getting louder, I'm scared this problem might leave my family and I stranded in the middle of the night. Also scared that it can catch on fire due to almost running with no oil. I have to do my oil change every 1200 miles, instead of 3000. corporate hyundai has denied any type of assistance, I went to a dealer to get it checked out and they insist without proof of oil changes there's nothing they can do, i do them myself on all my cars and I'm VERY on top of my maintenance. I have scheduled an appointment 02/07/2024 to try and diagnose the growing issues with the engine itself.
Additional Notes:
I'm reporting the growing concern of my engine having rod knock or seizing . It has been burning excessive oil since I bought it at 80k miles. I have reached out to hyundai and they have denied me any help as the vehicle is past their 10y/100k mile warranty. Although my vehicle has extended warranty up to 150k miles for engine seize or rod bearing failure through them. There's no warning lamp but the piston slap noise is getting louder, I'm scared this problem might leave my family and I stranded in the middle of the night. Also scared that it can catch on fire due to almost running with no oil. I have to do my oil change every 1200 miles, instead of 3000. corporate hyundai has denied any type of assistance, I went to a dealer to get it checked out and they insist without proof of oil changes there's nothing they can do, i do them myself on all my cars and I'm VERY on top of my maintenance. I have scheduled an appointment 02/07/2024 to try and diagnose the growing issues with the engine itself.
Mfg Campaign: 11567578
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I'm reporting the growing concern of my engine having rod knock or seizing . It has been burning excessive oil since I bought it at 80k miles. I have reached out to hyundai and they have denied me any help as the vehicle is past their 10y/100k mile warranty. Although my vehicle has extended warranty up to 150k miles for engine seize or rod bearing failure through them. There's no warning lamp but the piston slap noise is getting louder, I'm scared this problem might leave my family and I stranded in the middle of the night. Also scared that it can catch on fire due to almost running with no oil. I have to do my oil change every 1200 miles, instead of 3000. corporate hyundai has denied any type of assistance, I went to a dealer to get it checked out and they insist without proof of oil changes there's nothing they can do, i do them myself on all my cars and I'm VERY on top of my maintenance. I have scheduled an appointment 02/07/2024 to try and diagnose the growing issues with the engine itself.
Corrective Action:
I'm reporting the growing concern of my engine having rod knock or seizing . It has been burning excessive oil since I bought it at 80k miles. I have reached out to hyundai and they have denied me any help as the vehicle is past their 10y/100k mile warranty. Although my vehicle has extended warranty up to 150k miles for engine seize or rod bearing failure through them. There's no warning lamp but the piston slap noise is getting louder, I'm scared this problem might leave my family and I stranded in the middle of the night. Also scared that it can catch on fire due to almost running with no oil. I have to do my oil change every 1200 miles, instead of 3000. corporate hyundai has denied any type of assistance, I went to a dealer to get it checked out and they insist without proof of oil changes there's nothing they can do, i do them myself on all my cars and I'm VERY on top of my maintenance. I have scheduled an appointment 02/07/2024 to try and diagnose the growing issues with the engine itself.
Additional Notes:
I'm reporting the growing concern of my engine having rod knock or seizing . It has been burning excessive oil since I bought it at 80k miles. I have reached out to hyundai and they have denied me any help as the vehicle is past their 10y/100k mile warranty. Although my vehicle has extended warranty up to 150k miles for engine seize or rod bearing failure through them. There's no warning lamp but the piston slap noise is getting louder, I'm scared this problem might leave my family and I stranded in the middle of the night. Also scared that it can catch on fire due to almost running with no oil. I have to do my oil change every 1200 miles, instead of 3000. corporate hyundai has denied any type of assistance, I went to a dealer to get it checked out and they insist without proof of oil changes there's nothing they can do, i do them myself on all my cars and I'm VERY on top of my maintenance. I have scheduled an appointment 02/07/2024 to try and diagnose the growing issues with the engine itself.
Mfg Campaign: 11567578
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
I was stopped at a red light. Once light turned green I went to make a left-hand turn. My vehicles power steering shorted out, almost causing me to hit a pedestrian and child.
Corrective Action:
I was stopped at a red light. Once light turned green I went to make a left-hand turn. My vehicles power steering shorted out, almost causing me to hit a pedestrian and child.
Additional Notes:
I was stopped at a red light. Once light turned green I went to make a left-hand turn. My vehicles power steering shorted out, almost causing me to hit a pedestrian and child.
Mfg Campaign: 11566802
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I was stopped at a red light. Once light turned green I went to make a left-hand turn. My vehicles power steering shorted out, almost causing me to hit a pedestrian and child.
Corrective Action:
I was stopped at a red light. Once light turned green I went to make a left-hand turn. My vehicles power steering shorted out, almost causing me to hit a pedestrian and child.
Additional Notes:
I was stopped at a red light. Once light turned green I went to make a left-hand turn. My vehicles power steering shorted out, almost causing me to hit a pedestrian and child.
Mfg Campaign: 11566802
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I was stopped at a red light. Once light turned green I went to make a left-hand turn. My vehicles power steering shorted out, almost causing me to hit a pedestrian and child.
Corrective Action:
I was stopped at a red light. Once light turned green I went to make a left-hand turn. My vehicles power steering shorted out, almost causing me to hit a pedestrian and child.
Additional Notes:
I was stopped at a red light. Once light turned green I went to make a left-hand turn. My vehicles power steering shorted out, almost causing me to hit a pedestrian and child.
Mfg Campaign: 11566802
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving with the heater activated, an abnormal burning odor was coming from the vents. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving with the heater activated, an abnormal burning odor was coming from the vents. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving with the heater activated, an abnormal burning odor was coming from the vents. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11565966
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I was taking the car doing the oil consumption test for the 3rd time and I had just got it out the shop one hour before this happen
Corrective Action:
I was taking the car doing the oil consumption test for the 3rd time and I had just got it out the shop one hour before this happen
Additional Notes:
I was taking the car doing the oil consumption test for the 3rd time and I had just got it out the shop one hour before this happen
Mfg Campaign: 11566043
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2017 Hyundai Sonata with 108,600 miles, has experienced oil consumption/burning, since at least 85k miles. Costs outside of manufacturers recommendation: *Oil consumption report ($85) *Extensive engine cleaning ($500) -Hyundai considers 1 quart consumed per 1000 miles, acceptable. *Rod bearing clearance test ($140) **Engine replacement (reason for complaint, will cost $3880) Hyundai dealership most recently stickered oil change at 3,800 miles. At approximately 3,000 miles, the oil pressure light began to flash on/off. I checked the oil, it was low. I called the dealership to ask for advice. They indicated my car was OK to drive to the dealership (40 miles away), for service. On the way to the dealership, on the highway, my vehicle started to experience intense vibrations. My check engine light came on. I had to take my car from ~65 mph down to about 40 mph in a very short time, trying to maneuver in between semi-trucks, going from the left lane to the right shoulder. This was not safe, my engine could have seized. After this, my engine emits a loud knocking sound. Once I arrived, the dealership recorded 2 quarts of oil in the engine. After the oil change, the knocking sound still remained. They indicated they would not recommend driving the vehicle until they investigated the knocking sound. They performed the rod-bearing clearance test, and indicated it passed. With the knocking sound, their recommendation is to not drive the vehicle, and to replace the engine, ($3880 with many reductions in price). They've indicated Hyundai corporate would decline to replace the engine because the tests are not favorable for replacement. I've submitted an escalated case to Hyundai (HMA), to look into this. In short, they have declined to do anything because my VIN, year/model, do not qualify for any extended warranties, or recalls, to require anything to be done. The vehicle is not safe to drive. I've done all maintenance, and am left to suffer.
Corrective Action:
2017 Hyundai Sonata with 108,600 miles, has experienced oil consumption/burning, since at least 85k miles. Costs outside of manufacturers recommendation: *Oil consumption report ($85) *Extensive engine cleaning ($500) -Hyundai considers 1 quart consumed per 1000 miles, acceptable. *Rod bearing clearance test ($140) **Engine replacement (reason for complaint, will cost $3880) Hyundai dealership most recently stickered oil change at 3,800 miles. At approximately 3,000 miles, the oil pressure light began to flash on/off. I checked the oil, it was low. I called the dealership to ask for advice. They indicated my car was OK to drive to the dealership (40 miles away), for service. On the way to the dealership, on the highway, my vehicle started to experience intense vibrations. My check engine light came on. I had to take my car from ~65 mph down to about 40 mph in a very short time, trying to maneuver in between semi-trucks, going from the left lane to the right shoulder. This was not safe, my engine could have seized. After this, my engine emits a loud knocking sound. Once I arrived, the dealership recorded 2 quarts of oil in the engine. After the oil change, the knocking sound still remained. They indicated they would not recommend driving the vehicle until they investigated the knocking sound. They performed the rod-bearing clearance test, and indicated it passed. With the knocking sound, their recommendation is to not drive the vehicle, and to replace the engine, ($3880 with many reductions in price). They've indicated Hyundai corporate would decline to replace the engine because the tests are not favorable for replacement. I've submitted an escalated case to Hyundai (HMA), to look into this. In short, they have declined to do anything because my VIN, year/model, do not qualify for any extended warranties, or recalls, to require anything to be done. The vehicle is not safe to drive. I've done all maintenance, and am left to suffer.
Additional Notes:
2017 Hyundai Sonata with 108,600 miles, has experienced oil consumption/burning, since at least 85k miles. Costs outside of manufacturers recommendation: *Oil consumption report ($85) *Extensive engine cleaning ($500) -Hyundai considers 1 quart consumed per 1000 miles, acceptable. *Rod bearing clearance test ($140) **Engine replacement (reason for complaint, will cost $3880) Hyundai dealership most recently stickered oil change at 3,800 miles. At approximately 3,000 miles, the oil pressure light began to flash on/off. I checked the oil, it was low. I called the dealership to ask for advice. They indicated my car was OK to drive to the dealership (40 miles away), for service. On the way to the dealership, on the highway, my vehicle started to experience intense vibrations. My check engine light came on. I had to take my car from ~65 mph down to about 40 mph in a very short time, trying to maneuver in between semi-trucks, going from the left lane to the right shoulder. This was not safe, my engine could have seized. After this, my engine emits a loud knocking sound. Once I arrived, the dealership recorded 2 quarts of oil in the engine. After the oil change, the knocking sound still remained. They indicated they would not recommend driving the vehicle until they investigated the knocking sound. They performed the rod-bearing clearance test, and indicated it passed. With the knocking sound, their recommendation is to not drive the vehicle, and to replace the engine, ($3880 with many reductions in price). They've indicated Hyundai corporate would decline to replace the engine because the tests are not favorable for replacement. I've submitted an escalated case to Hyundai (HMA), to look into this. In short, they have declined to do anything because my VIN, year/model, do not qualify for any extended warranties, or recalls, to require anything to be done. The vehicle is not safe to drive. I've done all maintenance, and am left to suffer.
Mfg Campaign: 11565550
Recall Date: Jan 15, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
My car has been burning oil, i took it for service at the dealership and all they did was change the oil and tell me to come back in 1000 miles, and to do this 3 times, however before the 1000 miles while driving with other passengers in the car my engine started over heating, i had to pull over immediately, i checked the oil dipstick and it already showed below the LOW line, at this point i am assuming there is no oil left in the engine
Corrective Action:
My car has been burning oil, i took it for service at the dealership and all they did was change the oil and tell me to come back in 1000 miles, and to do this 3 times, however before the 1000 miles while driving with other passengers in the car my engine started over heating, i had to pull over immediately, i checked the oil dipstick and it already showed below the LOW line, at this point i am assuming there is no oil left in the engine
Additional Notes:
My car has been burning oil, i took it for service at the dealership and all they did was change the oil and tell me to come back in 1000 miles, and to do this 3 times, however before the 1000 miles while driving with other passengers in the car my engine started over heating, i had to pull over immediately, i checked the oil dipstick and it already showed below the LOW line, at this point i am assuming there is no oil left in the engine
Mfg Campaign: 11565369
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Shark fin antenna came off
Corrective Action:
Shark fin antenna came off
Additional Notes:
Shark fin antenna came off
Mfg Campaign: 11565126
Recall Date: Jan 12, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
High pressure fuel pump defective. Code p016b. Dealer replaced high pressure pump, gasket, bolt. Sonata has 43265 miles and 80 months.
Corrective Action:
High pressure fuel pump defective. Code p016b. Dealer replaced high pressure pump, gasket, bolt. Sonata has 43265 miles and 80 months.
Additional Notes:
High pressure fuel pump defective. Code p016b. Dealer replaced high pressure pump, gasket, bolt. Sonata has 43265 miles and 80 months.
Mfg Campaign: 11565133
Recall Date: Jan 12, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I heard a pop noise. My car started to smoke a few seconds later full fire. The whole dashboard radio was gone. Burned. No light indicating there was a problem. Car was not running hot.
Corrective Action:
I heard a pop noise. My car started to smoke a few seconds later full fire. The whole dashboard radio was gone. Burned. No light indicating there was a problem. Car was not running hot.
Additional Notes:
I heard a pop noise. My car started to smoke a few seconds later full fire. The whole dashboard radio was gone. Burned. No light indicating there was a problem. Car was not running hot.
Mfg Campaign: 11565011
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2024
Hyundai Motor America
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I was traveling on [XXX] Baton Rouge La. and Gonzales La. at 70 mph when I lost power to my vehicle , an alarm sounded saying it was the Hybrid control system failure, putting my safety at risk as I had to maneuver off the interstate and onto the shoulder during heavy traffic . I called State Farm insurance to get my vehicle towed to Ralph Sellers Hyundai in Gonzales La. where it is being repaired. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Corrective Action:
I was traveling on [XXX] Baton Rouge La. and Gonzales La. at 70 mph when I lost power to my vehicle , an alarm sounded saying it was the Hybrid control system failure, putting my safety at risk as I had to maneuver off the interstate and onto the shoulder during heavy traffic . I called State Farm insurance to get my vehicle towed to Ralph Sellers Hyundai in Gonzales La. where it is being repaired. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Additional Notes:
I was traveling on [XXX] Baton Rouge La. and Gonzales La. at 70 mph when I lost power to my vehicle , an alarm sounded saying it was the Hybrid control system failure, putting my safety at risk as I had to maneuver off the interstate and onto the shoulder during heavy traffic . I called State Farm insurance to get my vehicle towed to Ralph Sellers Hyundai in Gonzales La. where it is being repaired. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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