Engine light came on car started to skip took two certified mechanic change spark plugs two condensers engine flush and the engine start rattling engine broke loose now engine is destroyed or after a tuneup. Took back immediately and to a different mechanic for second opinion.

- Lancaster, SC, USA

I am the second owner and bought it from a Hyundai dealership with 45K miles on it. The car currently has 53K miles on it and the engine failed. I was driving the car and heard a knocking sound and without warning the car shut off. Luckily I was able to pull over and avoid an accent but had just gotten off the beltway. I got it towed to a aaa certified garage and they said they have seen the problem frequently with Hyundai. I had purchased an extended warranty from a 3rd party and luckily the damage is covered under the 3rd party warranty. However, the engine is being replaced by a refurbished/salvaged engine so I won't know whether or not this issue will happen again and it has hurt my resale value because it will now be listed in the carfax.

- Washington, DC, USA

Suddenly my car developed a new issue of sudden acceleration while stopped/idle. While my foot is on gas, the car will suddenly jerk forward/RPM increase. However, so far while my foot is on the brake, I haven't moved as far as I can tell but fearful it might happen while driving or it will drive forward even with foot on brake.

- Warrenville, IL, USA

I've been driving this vehicle as a secondary owner since 64K miles, it's now at about 71K. I keep up with maintenance regularly, but lately it's developed a bit of a noticeable ticking especially when cold, and idles pretty rough when cold, seems to get better as the vehicle heats up. 3 times, all spaced out by a couple of months I've also experience a refusal to start, trying again usually gets it to start but one of those times it almost sounded like it was misfiring since it seemed to stumble and nearly stall. I've taken it to two shops and not one of them and has been able to determine the underlying issue like it's not even there, one of them only suggested a battery replacement which funny enough seemed to help it until recently, will be taking to Hyundai soon perhaps but I see a trend of very similar symptoms on here.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

Driving in the passing lane of the highway my vehicle became unable to accelerate then decelerated rapidly. I made my way over to the shoulder in a panic as the vehicle came to a stop and would not start. The check engine light, oil light, and eps light up as the vehicle decelerated. Upon taking to my mechanic I was given a techincal service bulletin and advised to work with the dealership. Once diagnosed at the dealership I was told I need a new engine and it will cost $9,000; I bought this vehicle a year ago and still owe 5,800 dollars on it. I am aware of class action lawsuits against Hyundai for this issue as well as the fact that this vehicle was recalled in Canada for the same issue. I am horrified at the lack of customer service and sympathy exhibited by Hyundai as I made contact with corporate about the issue. I cannot be the only one to experience this safety issue and I am lucky I was able to get to the shoulder safely. This engine should not have failed at 116,000 miles and Hyundai knows that though the appear ignorant to this defect when confronted.

- Arroyo Grande, CA, USA

Around 5pm on July 18th after starting up my parked car with no issues I pulled out of a parallel parking spot and made a left turn through a green arrow at the light. I was driving straight and slowly accelerating to about 30mph. I took my foot of the gas a bit to coast. I went to put my foot back on the gas but before I could within about 10sec the car slowed down and came to a halt in the middle of the road. Right as the car was slowing down all of the emergency lights such as check engine and all the other ones on the dashboard flashed. The car was completely shut off. The hazard lights did not even come on. I immediately pressed the break and turned the car back on. It started up immediately and I kept driving. Took car to Hyundai dealer who found no issues after running a diagnostic.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

I was driving the car in heavy traffic when the engine shutdown and was almost run into by several cars behind and beside the car. The cars engine has been determined to be seized up even though there was no warning of either low oil pressure or high engine temp or any engine malfunction indicator. The engine has been regularly maintained. This cold have been a disaster had the driver of the vehicle had not taken heroic measures to get the vehicle safely pulled over and stopped. This action could have caused the driver and possibly the other vehicles beside and behind serious injuries and or possibly a fatality. I have done some research on this issue and there are others that this has happened to. Something needs to be done about this issue before someone loses their life over it.

- Willis, TX, USA

I drove my 2013 Hyundai Elantra Tuesday evening and parked it at 9pm. Went to start my car to go to work at 730am and it would not start. All of the lights came on, headlights and radio worked the car just would not start. I tried to start it 5 more times, it is push start. I called and had my car towed that evening, the tow guy came and put it in neutral and it started right up. I still had the car towed because I have had so many electrical issues with this car. It has been at the Hyundai dealership for 4 days now and no one can tell me what is wrong with it. It has started a couple times for the dealership but not consistently. I keep calling and asking what the issue is but they have no idea what it is. I have read numerous comments about the same issue with this car. This needs to be a recall this is not fair to us as Hyundai customers. This should be recalled and paid for by Hyundai.

- Bristol, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving at an unknown speed, a ticking noise was heard from the engine without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the failure was a design flaw and a known issue. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who stated that the failure was due to a piston flap. The mechanic did not assist. The vehicle was taken to buerkle Hyundai (651-484-0231, located at 3350 N. highway 61, white bear lake, mn 55110) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered a fifty percent discount towards engine replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was unknown.

- St.Paul, MN, USA

2015-key won't release from ignition, replaced under warranty. 2017-same issue, cant reproduce issue, not replaced by dealer. 2018-car won't start, battery replaced. 2019-car won't start. Dash lights come on, car clicking but won't start. Jumpstarted car. While driving after jumpstart the radio intermittently went off. Took in for repair and alternator and battery was replaced. Next day while driving, charging system light flashes on and off twice. 6 days later-car won't start after driving it 3 miles, clicking again and the engine, oil, and charging system light on. Had to walk home in the dark in a high crime city

- Grovetown, GA, USA

I was on my way back from co to mn. As I entered lusk, wy, a strange "clunking" noise started to arise from the engine and shortly after the vehicle stopped accelerating. I pulled over and turned the vehicle off waited a couple minutes and then turned it back on. I was no longer able to drive or put the car in reverse. I towed the vehicle to a Hyundai dealership. The dealership report stated that they were "able to start the vehicle and shortly after the crankshaft seized and the engine no longer turned over." The vehicle had one previous owner so the replacement was not covered by a warranty. I had owned the car for a year and replaced the oil every 3,000 miles. There was no possibilty that the engine failure occured due to negligence on behalf of changing the oil.

- Waite Park, MN, USA

2nd owner, regular maintenance on car, no prior check engine light indicating a possible issue. Car just over 100K miles, stopped completely while driving. Hole found in engine block motor, appears to have threw a rod. Engine damaged beyond repair. When taken to Hyundai dealership, was not given a formal diagnosis of damage despite asking for cause of engine failure. Simply told new engine needed ranging anywhere from 4-10K. Hyundai declined to replace engine. Have since learned that Santa Fe's and sonatas within the same year range have been issued engine recalls. Beginning to think issues are related in reading other reviews on engine problems with 2013 Elantra's. wondering when this problem will be recognized as a potential recall.

- Houston, TX, USA

2013 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. The consumer stated he purchased a vehicle and a couple weeks later was informed it needed a new engine. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not offer any assistance.

- Millwille, NJ, USA

Takata recall the engine surging, knocking, RPM was going up, and down, then would cause the car to take off from the light like a jet in which almost caused me to get into car wrecks, it would go below 40mph, while RPM would be up at 5 while on the highway then not go forward. The car shakes so bad due to the surging of the transmission

- Albq, NM, USA

Ticking noise from engine 82000 miles on it. Dealer said around $8000 to replace engine. Dealer said even if I showed I've taken care of it Hyundai still wont replace the faulty engine. Recall for this exact engine problem in Canada why not here in the us? so frustrating being a single parent trying to make ends meet and now having to decide which is better take another loan out for new engine of an upside down loan for a different car. I owe $7000 on this Elantra already and have had it for only a year. Taken good care of it with oil changes every 3000 miles.sadly I'm the second owner of this car so no warranty to help.heartbreaking when I thought Hyundai was a good solid car to purchase. Now I'm in fear while driving if its going to die on me while trying to figure out my best financial options.

- Shoreview, MN, USA

The vehicle has a strange sound when started up in the mornings. Almost like a ticking or small knocking sound. When I put my car in reverse to back up it starts to jerk like it's about to shut off. Also that same jerking occurs while driving on the highway. When my car is at the speed 35 it starts to jerk like it's about to shut off too. It happens all day long between the speeds 35 to 65. When I turn on the ac my car makes a weird squeaking nose and also jerks like it's about to give out again. I have had all my fluids check and everything is just fine. I dont feel safe in my car. It started happening the same day I got my vehicle from a small used car lot on March 4th 2019. It's been happening since the day I have left. I called the guy who sold my the car and he told me T was probably the gas being bad since the car sit so long on the lot. But it has never stopped.

- Millers Creek, NC, USA

Hole detected in engine of 6yr old vehicle after abruptly stopping in middle of road

- Houston, TX, USA

Went and got an oil change about a month ago. About 2 weeks ago I noticed a ticking/knock in noise coming from the engine while going up small hills or while idoling. I have roughly about 124,000 miles

- Glendale, AZ, USA

I'm having serious engine problems at only 44K miles including failed ignition coils & sparkplugs-now engine still misfiring & coils going bad one at a time. I'm a single mother & cannot afford engine repairs especially with this low of mileage on the vehicle & after just purchasing it used from carmax in amherst, NY at end of January, 2019. I was told by the repair shop that the ignition coils are defective. Thank you.

- Clarence, NY, USA

In March 2019 taken in for state inspection. During the inspection, notified that the dog bone mount and lower oil pan leak by service advisor at dealership.. the engine was replaced last August and a leak in the pan occurred. It was covered by 10 year warranty. Parts not available so an order was done. Told this need to be done immediately before any other damage occur. A leak in the oil pan less than a year at 69,344 miles.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA