We bought the car used in 2017 from dealership. One month after purchase and less than 1000 miles after purchase, and less than 64000 miles total, the engine needed to be replaced due to oil issues with the cylinders. Adequate oil was in car and dealer insisted that all checks had been performed prior to sale. I have recently read about recalls for other Kia and Hyundai vehicles due to engine failure problems for the same reason. I am reporting this issue in hope that this Agency will consider investigating to see if the recall should be extended to Hyundai Elantras. This issue appears to be repeating among other vehicles made by hyandai in the same time frame my car was manufactured. I am also concerned about the repair that was performed because now there are additional recalls by Hyundai and Kia for the engine repairs that were performed on the other recalled models. The dealership and Hyundai did cover most of cost of engine replacement but I want to be sure the repair was safely done. There are reports of engine fires related to high pressure fuel pipes and fuel leaks.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

Intermittent engine light illumination. Happens only after the "vehicle check in progress". car has started to run rough both while accelerating and at a stop. Acts like it will shut off. Having to put the car in neutral and pat the gas to keep it running. There is a tsb for this issue but no active recall. Constant run around at the service centers. They say its normal for it to run rough. Also the rubber steering coupler went bad. Was making a thud noise when steering wheel was turned. Also a tsb for this....no recall. But wait theres more! the clock spring is also bad! tsb for this too! bad clock spring results in the loss of power to the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel. When I replaced the steering coupling, I forgot to plug in a wiring harness under the wheel and the buttons started working again but had no power steering. Plugged the harness back in and had steering but the buttons no longer worked. Pretty sure Hyundai is uploading error codes and giving people the run around in an attempt to get more money. Recall this crap already before something bad happens. Hold this company responsible for selling crap to people.

- Beech Island, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact heard an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine. Occasionally, the engine revved and would seize momentarily before the contact could drive off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

Vehicle's engine making a tapping noise from under hood on passenger side when engine was started. Noise increased with acceleration. Vehicle was taken to a certified master mechanic. Mechanic was able to duplicate concern. Vehicle has only 78096 miles. Master mechanic determined the vehicle needs new engine and recognized that this issue should not occur on a vehicle with such low mileage. Mechanic recommended that vehicle be taken to Hyundai dealership to have them replace engine under major concern of safety issues : vehicle stalling. Hyundai dealership has vehicle but as of date has not answered to replacing defective engine under a warranty.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

In November of 2016 notice car began to hesitate and coming home from a drive the vehicle died in front of house. Took to Hyundai vacaville and they stated it was a computer problem. Update applied, drove home and noticed ticking from engine. Drove to work and noticed lower gas mileage and continued ticking. I took the car back to the dealer who said this time it was the fuel injectors and to put in cleaner. Drove home and then to work and noticed ticking getting louder. Took the car back to dealer and this time I was told that the engine needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, I was out of warranty and had to pay for it out of pocket with a re manufactured factory engine which was installed around 12/23/2016. Since then still notice a ticking with new engine after putting about 40,000 miles on it and concerned that I was provided with a bad engine again. I keep up with maintenance as I did with the first engine with oil changes every 3,000 miles instead of the the recommended 7,500. I have noticed many other complaints of owners of model year 2013 with similar issues. The failure with the first engine was at 127, 565 which I believe should still not have happened as I have a 2010 accent with 180,000 and no problems, and had several other vehicles that went beyond 200,000 with no issues. I noticed the ticking noise back then to be pronounced when accelerating up hill and with current engine usually have to warm it up so that when I drive I do not hear any ticking.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Du Quoin, IL, USA

Timing chain is damaged and car is only 5 years old and have kept up with the maintenance

- Katy, TX, USA

Possible crankshaft sensor failure. Car will not start properly or stalls after starting and shifting gears.happens every few months. New battery, spark plugs and tune up completed July 2018.no alternator/starter issues noted after mechanical testing.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

When driving vehicle would take to awhile to get to speed city street/highway and making a clicking sound while driving. I took the vehicle to the dealership to diagnosis the problem 3/16/18 found that bottom end of engine making a knocking noise that engine and deteriorated into multiple pieces.at 57041 miles. It took at least two weeks for all the parts for the new engine to arrive, . four months later 6/5/18 vehicle motion driving around with a cracked transmission and no check lights came on to reveal there was problems. It was brought to my attention when servicing my vehicle for an oil change, the transmission was cracked with fluid leaking from it at 60922 miles. The transmission had to be replaced with a new one..

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

Vehicle keeps shutting off/ stalling. First dealer claimed it was a yaw rate sensor. Sensor was changed and did not solve issue. It was also experiencing fuel pump problems, gas would leak when filling and gas would not calculate mileage or update. Second dealer did not see a fuel pump problem. Now believes its a ECM problem. They did not want to cover it under warranty.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

While driving home from work the check engine light turned on. I drive eight miles with it on. It didn't make any sound or anything that concerned me, aside from the light. Parked it at home and went to get a code reader. Tried to start it and it wouldn't start. Had to flat bed it to a repair shop and they said the engine needed replaced. I only have 114K miles. Kept up on maintenance. Had it in a month prior for brakes and it was looked inner with no problems. Hyundai will do nothing because it is over warranty. Prior to all of this I had problems with it within the first six months of owning it. Have had the power steering rack replaced, master cylinder, slave cylinder twice, along with multiple other issues including sporadically pulling hard to the left for no apparent reason, before it was even at 16K.

- Ripley, NY, USA

Engine failure after 33,000 miles. Hyundai states it will takes 6 to 8 months to fix. All of these engines are on back order. The 100,000 mile warranty does not mean anything if you cant get parts. My dealer has 40 Elantras waiting for engines. Just guess how many they are waiting for nation wide.

- Lakeside Park, KY, USA

Hyundai replaced my 2013 Elantra's engine (68K miles) as a "goodwill gesture" due to a flaw in the original engine which wasn't allowing enough oil to get to the engine. Two days after the engine replacement the car died while being driven in which they suspected it be a fuel pump issue. After resolving that suspected issue the car again shut off while in motion during the test drive and caught fire while the car was pulled to the side of a city street after being driven for only one block.

- Nashville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 55 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off, restarted, and then operated normally. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to fuccillo Hyundai (3975 w ridge rd, rochester, NY 14626, (585) 720-9000) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

- Spencercourt, NY, USA

My car has 63,300 miles on it. I bought it used in December 2017, six months and my mechanic is telling me it is the engine and it needs to be replaced. When I bought the car it had a ticking sound, very low. I thought once it idled and I start driving it would go away. I was driving on the freeway recently and my car would not go over 60 mph. The RPM would not go past 2.5. when I exited the freeway, and stopped at the light I had whit smoke coming from my car. When I use my air, I can't accelerate over 40 mph. Everyday it's driven it, get's worse.

- Livonia, MI, USA

Takara recall I live in trinidad and tobago I have an Elantra 2013 the car jerks when slowing down acceralating and sometimes while driving. Mileage 88,000km. This can cause a fatal accident at times the gears slam in while changing Hyundai should address this issue as it is life threatening I don't feel safe driving. Can Hyundai please assist.

- Arima, Trinidad And Tobago, NY, USA

My car started developing a ticking/knocking noise from the engine at startup- specially cold startup. The noise seems to go away after the engine is sufficiently warmed up- like driving 5-6 minutes on cold days and a minute on warm ones. Recently, I have started experiencing shudders in the drivetrain-- these feel like sudden motions, like the engine is trying to stall. Went to the dealer, and he said everything is alright, although my local mechanic says that this sounds similar to several other complaints he has received from his other customers. Their seem to be thousands of affected Hyundai Elantra customers who are complaining of the same issue only to be ignored willingly by the dealers and the manufacturer. My car started developing these noises around 80,000 miles- and Hyundai offers a 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Does not seem like Hyundai is honoring its warranties at this point. Hyundai America seems to be testing the strategy where most of the affected customers will run out of warranties or will sell their cars for second hand owners to discover that the original 100,000 mile warranty doesn't apply to them anymore. Hyundai should issue a recall on my model year and affected model year vehicles that are affected by this issue. There is a potential safety concern of engine failure at highway speeds where the occupants of the vehicle may get involved in a fatal incident.

- San Jose, CA, USA

I am the only owner of my 2013 Hyundai Elantra that I bought brand new. I have had several issues electrical with lighting turning on and off - I thought I was burning through bulbs quickly but I can go over a bump and brake lights or interior lights will start to work again. This has been ongoing. I recently started hearing a loud engine knock which the Hyundai dealership told me is normal and would go away once it warmed up. Turns out when I took it to a mechanic who is honest and know what he is talking about that it is a wrist pin....which means a whole new engine. My car is now just out of warranty and Hyundai does not want to assist even though there are many cases with 2013 Hyundai motors that are bad. There should be a recall on this but isn't. the NHTSA should step in and make Hyundai do the right thing.

- Harrison, OH, USA

My 2013 Elantra coupe SE M/T started makeing a ticking noise while ilding about 55,500 miles, it now has 59,609 miles. Thought it was just because it was getting broke in. I have had reg oil changes. I have read that other people have had the same problem with there engine. It seems to be getting louder now that it has more miles..my coworkers are able to here it now.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

This vehicle is under 70,000 miles and has powertrain issues. The car makes a ticking noise when it starts up as well when driving. The car really makes this noise when you try to accelerate up an incline or over 40 mph. It seems to have a difficult time getting to go over 2000 RPM's at times. The car has also cut off multiple times when in D.

- Smyrna, GA, USA