My 2011 Hyundai Sonata started having a terrible knocking noise while accellerating on June 3, 2017, and I had to have it towed to our local Hyundai dealership, bakersfield Hyundai, for my scheduled appointment yesterday. I believe that the issue is most likely related to recall 132/txx3. What has me frustrated is that I took my vehicle in for inspection when first notified of the engine issues. At that time, my car had about 90,000 miles and Hyundai claimed no issues were found. Based upon my car's current condition at 116,000 miles, I believe that the issue was always there, just not identified by Hyundai correctly. This placed all drivers and passengers in my household at considerable risk. In fact, the vehicle has been the primary vehicle of my teenage son! as a new driver, he would most likely not know what to do if the engine completely lost power and could have been seriously injured! I have also had to miss time from work and had to pay $54 for the vehicle to be towed. All of which could have been avoided if Hyundai had been more proactive about replacing the engines. Now the service technicians are telling me that there engines are on backorder for up to 9 weeks! the said that I may qualify for a rental, but I doubt that my teenage son, who drives the car to school, sport activities and work will be able to use a rental since he is under 18. Hyundai has known of the need to replace these engines and should have increased manufacturing replacements as soon as they became aware of the issues. I am also wondering what guarantees will be in place with the new engine block.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine) to have the engine replaced. The vehicle was repaired with a brand new engine in April of 2016, but the engine failed again on May 9, 2016. The manufacturer declined to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

- Fontana, CA, USA

While driving on highway 91W, vehicle began to make a very loud rattling noise from engine. All dashboard lighting began to flash, then vehicle shut off. I managed to stop in an emergency section of highway. The vehicle electrical components turned on but not the engine. I shut off the vehicle completely, called towing service, & while speaking to the agent I noticed smoke coming out from the engine and then from inside dashboard. Fire flames then immediately began to come out from the front driver-side engine. I exited the vehicle through the passenger side door, crossed the ramp lane, & watched the entire front end vehicle completely engulfed in flames. The city of riverside fire department put out the fire with the assistance of chp.

- Rialto, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a manufacturer recall notice concerning a connecting rod. The contact was unable to schedule a repair within a reasonable time frame and was uncertain of when an authorized dealer would schedule a repair. The manufacturer referred the contact to a dealer for the recall repair. In the interim, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and there was an electrical concern. The NHTSA campaign number, VIN, and failure mileage were not available.

- New York City, NY, USA

The car suddenly starts losing power and a ready sign starts blinking, two times it worked to shut it off and back on, last time it didn't work and I had to take the car to the dealer and they are investigating the issue

- Miami, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving, the vehicle lost power and the engine stalled. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the diagnosis was awaiting to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,650.

- Denison, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While the contact's daughter was driving 5 mph, the engine stalled without warning. On another occasion, while the contact's daughter was driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. On another occasion, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on four occasions. The vehicle was at the dealer for three months. The entire engine was replaced along with other unknown parts. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 39,000.

- South River, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. There had been multiple failures concerning the six manufacturer recalls that the vehicle was included in, and the contact was uncertain of when the dealer would provide a remedy and the parts. The steering wheel made an abnormal noise and the engine had an internal failure, in which metal fragments were released, and there was a loss of oil. The contact was unable to determine what caused the oil to lower and the premature failure of the engine. The engine assembly was replaced by an independent mechanic. The dealer had been unclear as to when the remedy and parts would be available. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V190000 (steering), 17V152000 (seat belts), 15V759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 15V568000 (engine), 14V433000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 10V457000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

- Cathedral City, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 50 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound in the engine. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle to the dealer.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer, diagnosed, or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Freeville, NY, USA

Vehicle in motion on highway headlights, interior dash lights start flickering on and off. Have had to replace driver side headlight twice owning the car just at a year. Vehicle parked at home doors locked neighbors come to tell me in the middle of the night my lights are on. Lights do not have the "auto" option. So the lights were off prior to locking car. The only lights lite at the time of neighbors concern were the yellow hazard lights and tail lights. Unlocking and locking the car seemed to fix the issue. But this isn't the first time happening. Also the in cabin dome light flickers on and off if left on the "door" option. So it has to be left on "off". seems to be a major electrical issue going on. As there are hundreds of other people complaining of the same exact issue. Moving on to the engine issue. Vehicle in drive at a red light idling the engine will just stall out of nowhere vehicle seems to jerk as if it wants to take off. I find myself applying more pressure to the brake because it scares me. It never shuts off completely however it does this so random that and issue can not be found.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Purchased this car in September 2016, replaced rear drivers side tail light, two weeks later the same tail light blew out and I replaced it again. I have replaced this same tail light every month now since I purchased the car. I have also changed the oil faithfully since I purchased the car in September of 2016. The oil light started illuminating last month(March)then it would go out, I had the oil changed,3 weeks later the light illuminated and the check engine light illuminated again, again, I had the oil changed first week of April.I was driving home from running errands, car would not pick up speed on the interstate so I pulled off to the shoulder got out checked under the hood because the check engine light had illuminated again and the car had a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment, I check the oil dipstick, it was bone dry, I had just had the oil changed maybe two weeks prior. I had the car towed home, put a couple of quarts of oil in the car, started it up and it stalled out in the driveway. April 26, I had it towed to my mechanic shop to diagnose the issue.today April 28,2017 he tells me that the oil bearing is losing oil pressure and now I need a new engine.

- Nashville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. After the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V568000 (engine). The vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who noticed metal fragments in the engine. The cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 10/05/2017

- Skokie, IL, USA

The contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 70 mph, the engine seized. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the RPM gauge needle was in the red. The contact stated that the driver was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed smoke and flames under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The fire department stated that the cause of the fire appeared to be caused by fuel leaking into the engine block. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

I drove my car to work and it was just fine, went to leave that evening and my vehicle started making a clicking noise and then would not crank at all. It then poured liquid from the engine and I knew there was a bad problem. I contacted Hyundai and they said there was a recall on my engine and that it would have to be replaced but it could take months to do this. I understand and am very grateful for this but I'm a full time college student and I have a job and I'm left without a vehicle. I've asked about a loaner until mine is done and they told me no because I'm not 25. I'm just out of luck and they will not help me and seem to be in no hurry to get my vehicle back to me. I can't rent one because I'm too young and I bought a $1500 to get me through and now it's not working. I need someone to please help me!!

- Gulfport, MS, USA

I've had consistent problems with my engine. Problems range from the check engine light coming on several times over the past 2 years, twice since 2017 started, 2). I've complained to the dealer about the abnormal amount of engine oil the car uses in less than 20,00 miles. 3). engine will not start, even when there is no alternator or battery problem. 4). car doors lock with key fob inside. 5) shaky steering wheel, that I've complained about since I owned the car. 4) seats are suppose to be leather, "leather" is cracking in the front around the base of the seat. (dealers says it's normal wear and tear. I've had leather seats before and none of them cracked).

- Moreno Valley,, CA, USA

I was drivinv anad with no warning at all all of the dash lights cam on and the car stopped. I had it towed to shop and was told that for someunknown cause the engine sisized, a few monts earlier Hyundai recalled my vehicle for metal in the engine. The dealer said they cleaned it out but I wonder if that is why the engine seized. I would like this looked into since I have read many similar complaints on thie forum. These cars should be recalled. This is a very danagerous issue

- Middletown, DE, USA

Shortly after hearing a sound like a worn belt while driving I called the dealer/auto-shop from the vehicle and informed them that I would be bringing the vehicle in immediately, approximately 10 miles distance. Roughly 1 mile from the dealership the vehicle began losing power and I pulled to the side of the highway, while calling for a tow-truck a passing motorist stopped and informed me that 'your car is on fire.' I exited the vehicle and then I saw flames coming from the engine compartment. At that time the local pd arrived and called for a fire truck. After the fire department extinguished the fire the vehicle was towed the last mile to the dealership.

- Collinsville, CT, USA

Driving on Florida turnpike car shuts down motors blown no indication that there was an issue records provided vehicle was being maintained within a year-and-A-half later same exact thing motor blown driving down the street no indication that there was an issue motor is blown once again putting me and my children's life at risk

- Hollywood, FL, USA

I was driving my vehicle at approximately 65 mph on a straight interstate highway when the engine suddenly seized (loud noise, lost power, difficulty controlling) and spontaneously ignited. I was able to maneuver to the shoulder with much difficulty and was forced to leap to safety as the car was on fire. This occurred 3 days after I had the car serviced at a Hyundai dealer for inexplicable loss of oil. I was told there was no leak; they changed the oil and recommended oil consumption testing every 1000 miles X 3 because of known problems with 2011 Sonatas built at a specific plant in Alabama (see attached notifications of class action and extended warranties). The car was ultimately engulfed in flames.

- Denville, NJ, USA