Engine recall - I did an oil change at glendale Hyundai ca., and the vehicle is now blowing thick white smoke through the tail pipe. The engine is knocking, and the oil is sludgy and it sized up on me while driving on the city streets. My vehicle only has 36K miles on it... I did some research and noted that the model that has recalls on the engine for sludgy and knocking and worn-out bearings are Hyundai Sonata from the 2011 and 2012 model years it has either the 2.0-liter turbo or 2.4-liter version of the 4-cylinder theta II engine. Im taking it to the dealer today and see what and how theyll handle the situation.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Car had a engine recalled per dealership and Hyundai. 2 years later the 2nd engine has failed. Smoke out the exhaust. I was told the rings went bad in the 2nd engine. Driving down the road there was so much smoke I could not see the car behind me and they could not see me.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

Brake lights have gone out monthly since 2017. The light sockets have melted to the actual bulbs. The center brake light stays on sometimes while driving. There is a concern that this is a fire hazard and my 10 & 12 year old's are in the back seat. Last week while driving approx. 45mph the vehicle decelerated while pressing gas and would not increase speed until I let off the gas and the gas again. This has happened many times. It concerns me that this may cause an accident when traveling at a high rate of speed.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

While I was driving on the highway driving at speeds of 55 P/H my truck shut off. I had it towed to the nearest dealership and they told me that my engine has sized up. I had not missed an oil change since buying this vehicle. I do not know what my next steps are to get my vehicle fix. I do not believe that I should have to replace a engine when the make and model and year of my vehicle has known recalls for this issue.

- Bowie, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 40-45 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sterling mccall Hyundai (located at 10505 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074, (713) 981-4400) where it was diagnosed that the turbo boost sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

- Katy, TX, USA

First incident involves a vehicle in motion that suddenly shut down on me and I was on the interstate I had to cruise off the exit into a parking space. Car would not start back ended up taking it to the dealership and had to replace the radiator. Few months flowing that I'm headed into work and my car start smoking out of nowhere and starts rattling I pull over to the gas station and check my fluids all are full. I get the car towed to dealership all of a sudden I need a new engine. There's been several recalls for engine failures so I would like my car to be checked as well. This is a costly repair to come out of nowhere especially when I keep up with oil changes etc

- Ocean Springs, MS, USA

My 2013 Hyundai Sonata had complete and total engine failure. I take care of the car and maintain it and the engine just failed in the middle of a residential road at a stop sign. Turns out it was one of many that Hyundai offered an extended warranty on but I was never notified my engine or car for that matter was one on a national recall and backorder.

- Crawfordville, FL, USA

Engine stalls out

- Houston, TX, USA

A knocking sound could be heard under the hood as I started my car up. I took it to the maintenance mechanic immediately, and was informed the engine was going bad. I was instructed to drive it to the nearest Hyundai dealership, which is 4 miles away. Upon starting the vehicle up, I drove it fifty feet away from my mechanic and the engine made a seizing sound and shut off. The car was still in motion and wouldn't stop as the brakes wouldn't engage. I was able to stop the vehicle in the middle of the intersection, just narrowly avoiding a car accident. I had no warning indicators this was going to happen, I had zero engine lights warning of any impending issues before this catastrophic failure of the engine, which almost cost me my life. My mechanic has provided me with a full history of every oil change and repair order for the vehicle. This mechanic is also the general manager of a reputable auto shop and assured me I did everything right and Hyundai sold a lemon. I did take a picture of my dash board 10 minutes prior to this event happening. This can confirm I did not have a single warning light providing a warning before the engine seizing up completely. I have done everything I was required to by Hyundai to maintain the vehicle. But the engine seized regardless. 2013 Sonata SE 2.0 T mileage : 63,223 solid maintenance history on the engine and car. I can provide a comprehensive maintenance list when requested. Need a few days to get the entire history.

- Batavia, IL, USA

Dealer (D'arcy Hyundai, joliet, il) changed oil and performed ECM update 4 days prior to incident. Driving down interstate (65mph), while on the way home from out of state. Engine started knocking, engine light illuminated and loss of power. Was able to safely get off the road and to a gas station. Checked oil and coolant. Called nearby mechanic. He reported engine replacement would be likely. But being nye, couldn't really help. Left car and returned to tow it back 350 miles few days later. Called dealer, service manager explained what has been going on, and ECM update did exactly what it should have. Told me to tow it back to him and he'd get it taken care of. Had I known previously about the engine issue, I probably would have rented a car for the road trip. Or if the ECM update was explained properly at the very least. Service campaign 953 video footage available upon request

- Joliet, IL, USA

Sonata recall: Well for starters I almost got hit by a 18 wheeler because the car shut off on the interstate while I was driving. Lucky I was to get the car to the side of the road but it hit the side rail because I couldnt get it to stop.now the car will not start at all. All of the lights came on at once and it scared me to death because my kids were in the car with me.

- Hampton, VA, USA

I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden there was loss of power and a loud clunking/knocking noise. I pulled over and then the engine stopped working. The car had all service done on time.

- Richmond, TX, USA

Driving 65 mph on the highway my car sounded like it was going to fall apart. Then 2 mins later it shuts off on me. Leaving me stranded for an hour on I66. Had to have it towed back to my house. I've been complaining about hearing knocking noises and my lights coming on while driving but whenever I took it to the dealership of course the car never made the noises. I always have to change my right brake light. There's a short in the wire

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

I was recently driving down a busy road and my car just stopped out of nowhere no warning signs no check engine lights nothing Hyundai is stating they have never heard of this issue which after doing research is an extreme lie and is refusing any help since I am not the original owner I'm also being blamed for poor maintenance since I don't get my maintenance done at a dealership but my maintenance is done on a regular basis I've had electrical issues that were swept under the rug having my brake lights melt constantly after having the harness changed multiple times the only way they don't is by using electrical tape and taping them so that they aren't safely turned in like they should

- Lithonia, GA, USA

Takata recall back in may I discover a noise from my engine a ticking noise I was worried so I took it to the dealership to get looked at I was told it was my brakes so I paid to get the work done but Saturday morning I got up to warm my car up to go get an oil change I notice a knocking sound from my engine along with the ticking noise so I told him I'm going to call the dealership so I arrive at walmart my car cut off while in motion the engine and the oil light came on when I just got an oil change Saturday so I had it towed to my house what I'm not understanding from the dealership if I have these recall on my vehicle campaign 174,162 shows complete but how when my engine gone I called the dealership and explain my problem with my vehicle and was told they automatically check to see if your car have recall and fix the problem ok my question to her is why is my airbags not fix it's a safety issue it's shows complete for campaign 162 but my engine gone I have several recalls on this car needs answers

- Atlanta, GA, USA

The car started making a noise for a brief moment and then all of a sudden just shut down. It had an oil change and everything was kept up. I just bought the car in April.

- Hubbard, OH, USA

Ever since I had bought this car, I have had issues on top of issues with it. I have already changed 4 headlights and one of the rear lights, had to replace the battery, my steering wheel was clicking for months until Firestone told me there was a recall on my steering wheel, my car had multiple recalls on it and I did not know until October of 2018 (no letter was sent to me), and then my engine seized up 2 times on the highway! once back in October when I learned about the re-calls and again on December 10th, 2018 in which I had to wait 3 hours in the cold for a tow truck that then cost $50. I keep all my receipts for anything that is done to the car, even oil changes. Also back in October when I took my car in to resolve the recalls, my engine passed a local Hyundai dealerships test even though it seized up. Nothing was done until this week after the second time it seized up on 12/10/18. This is my 3rd car I have ever owned, first a 2005 Nissan Altima, and then a 2015 Dodge dart (lease) and now this Hyundai Sonata. Out of all the cars that I have owned, this car has given me the most issues. On top of the issues I have listed above, the heat/air conditioning does not even turn off properly. If I knew that I was going to run into this many issues I would have never purchased a Hyundai. I am a single full time student who also works full time and I own my own house. I do not have any type of money to keep forking out on this car. Currently lancaster Hyundai is replacing my engine, but honestly, I wish I had a new car with all these added expenses. I paid $15,183.15 on this car, I still owe $11,705 on this car and it should not have any issues. This car is only 5 years old and this is the worst experience I have ever had. The issues are currently being fixed at my local Hyundai but I would rather get a new car, too bad I owe so much.

- Columbia, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off four times while driving and the instrument panel went dark. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the steering wheel shook violently. The contact replaced the battery, but the vehicle shut off again and started smoking under the hood. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 133,000.

- Reddick, FL, USA

While I was driving down the interstate I was passing an 18 wheeler and the cars passing gear kicked in and the car stutered after I got passed the truck and the engine died and lost all oil and internal engine parts went through the block and I almost got hit by the truck while I was moving off the road this engine has already had one recall and I had it checked about 4 or 5 months ago due to the internal bearings wearing down and leaving metal shavings in the engine and they said it was fine and didn't replace the engine.

- Vinemont, AL, USA

09nov2017 engine total failure at approx 135000 mile, main crank bearing bad. - I had to pay to have the engine replaced. Hyundai would not pay anything.

- Ridgecrest, CA, USA