I noticed a recall for premature engine damage for some Hyundai models. I have a 2016 Sonata that is experiencing the same warning signs. Abnormal knocking noises from the engine and the oil light will illuminate after adding oil within a few weeks. I've also noticed a burning smell from time to time. The engine light is not on. Before the knocking noise began I would notice hesitation in acceleration every now and then but it wasn't constant. The knocking noise is during driving and even more so when turning. This is my only vehicle and I have taken it in for maintenance when needed but this happened suddenly and I am unable to figure out why. On the recall list is the 2016 Sonata hybrid but with my Sonata being of the same year I am sure it should also be on the recall list since the issues are identical.

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

Engine suddenly failed while vehicle was in motion. Symptoms perfectly match those detailed in NHTSA campaign number: 20V746. Hyundai had previously informed me to "wait" until they were ready to perform the recall. Now that the incident happened, they are informed me that "I'm on my own".

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

Knocking in engine area then said to stop immediately then battery died

- Lexington, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Vision Hyundai of canandaigua (2440 rochester road, rte 332, canandaigua, NY 14424) was contacted and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Penn Yan, NY, USA

I got the oil changed on my 2016 Sonata. The mechanic that changed my oil told me the engine was low on oil when he changed the oil. A week later I checked the oil to make sure the oil level was good still. I had to add three quarts of oil to the vehicle. The next week my wife complained about a weird smell coming from the car. I checked the oil again and the engine oil was low again. I added three quarts of oil once again. The Sonata is driven in the city with alot of stop and go traffic. Not one time did the check engine light come on to warn us of low oil. Additionally, we never observed any oil spots in the driveway from leaking oil. Now we continue to smell the weird odor and I have to add oil to the car every week. No visual oil leak is seen and the driveway does not show signs of a leak.

- Seminole, FL, USA

When I drive my car I see yellow light in dashboard I check that in Hyundai dealer and they said your car has problems in cvvt or P0011

- Fargo, ND, USA

I was driving to work when a warning showed up on my vehicle. The warning message said: Check hybrid system, turn off engine. The check engine light came on right away and another like shaped in a triangle form with hev written inside of it came on as well. I pulled aside and turn off the engine and call Hyundai. I was told they do not have a remedy for the engine recall yet, and they asked me for $9444 to fix the problem it's not their problem even though they have the recall on the engine.

- Ambridge, PA, USA

Vcm motor knock sensor P126 error

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

Hyundai campaign198. We received the notice but it still shows as "no remedy". it's been over 2 months and dealer just tells us the car "may" be unsafe to drive. So I have a trip in two weeks that is driving 17 hours each way, in an unsafe vehicle with my family at freeway speeds. You can't check a connecting rod bearing so the remedy is engine replacement. What remedy are you waiting for?

- Canton, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the warning message "shut off" had displayed before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer fairfax Hyundai located at 10925 fairfax blvd, fairfax, va 22030 who diagnosed that the water pump and engine gasket were faulty. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. Additionally, the instrument panel displayed had suddenly shut off while driving. The cause of the failure was not determined. The engine would also rev very high while operating the vehicle. The main relay was replaced by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,700.

- Sterling, VA, USA

Abnormal knocking noise from engine, vehicle was in motion entering a driveway, we believe this has been the issue for the past 6 months and the dealer could never figure out the problem, stated it was the battery we replaced it, still same issue, now the vehicle sounds like a tractor due to the rod bearings

- Hanford, CA, USA

Engine oil is not leaking but my car keeps needing oil and the light that should be notifying me that car needs oil is not notifying me. I got oil changed January 11 checked car in a week I had no oil at all, checked today no oil again, what do I do, this is not cool at all I'm still making payments on this vehicle.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

At about 75,000 miles my 2016 Sonata limited 2.4L started needing oil added between regular oil changes (all mileage and maintenance by one driver). The vehicle is now 85,000 miles and I am adding 2 qts. There are no leaks from the engine so it must be burning through the exhaust, which can't be good for the emissions system and any future smog check - or the environment. The dashboard warning lights do not come on when the oil is low. This could result in catastrophic engine failure. The vehicle also experiences engine knocking and hesitating when accelerating from 30mph. This has been a safety issue when merging onto the highway, which is almost all of my driving.

- Brentwood, CA, USA

NHTSA and the Hyundai website says there is an active recall, however when I go schedule with Hyundai on their website, it says there is no active recall. Calling dealership didn't help either. I have engine issues that render it unoperable.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

Mileage approx 68,000 with regular oil changes, the engine made loud clanking sounds upon startup. Car was towed to dealer where diagnosis was catastrophic engine failure due to connecting rod bearings wearing prematurely despite sufficient oil in reservoir. Car has been at van nuys, ca hundyai dealer since early November 2020. In early December, hundyai posted a recall 198 which specified connecting rod bearing wearing prematurely on their "safety recalls and service campaigns" website page. However, my VIN number references no recalls. Meanwhile, the long block engine in my model is no longer available or manufactured. A short block would have to be adapted. Hundyai offered a 75% of repair "good will" payment, but that was before their admission of problems with the connecting rods. I notice on your site that others have the same problem. I've had to rent a car for twelve weeks with no end in sight. The dealership would charge me at least $1600 as my 25% of the repair. Hundyai should pay 100% and reimburse me my car rental expenses. I still have no idea when the car will be repaired. It is sitting at the dealer.

- Topanga, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pushed off the roadway with assistance from a bystander. The vehicle was towed to tustin Hyundai (16 auto center drive, tustin, ca 92782, (714) 647-2000) to be diagnosed. The technician determined that the communication wire between the battery and computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred 2 years later. The contact was informed that the computer to the engine needed to be rebooted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

- Corona Del Mar, CA, USA

2016 Hyundai Sonata hybrid ignition issue the engine is rattling while idling and under acceleration and the check engine light is coming on. Believe it is an issue with either spark plugs or ignition coil. Service dept said both components looked free of damage upon inspection.

- Akron, OH, USA

I read that there is a recall according to reuters fri Dec 4th on 2016 Hyundai Sonata hybrids....my vehicle starts shaking when I start going 60-65 mph...it is fine till it hits this speed....I did have new tires placed and I took it back for them to rebalance and they assured me it was fixed but car and steering wheel still shake at 60+ mph....not sure what problem is but am reporting it based on the recall of the 2016 hybrid models...the shaking is not normal...it has about 45,000 miles on it...thank you

- Shoemakersville, PA, USA

My car started knocking as I drove and knowing an oil change was needed soon, I went to get an oil change and was told there was barely any oil left. Performed the oil change and on the drive home on the highway my was still knocking then lost power as I drove. My car was incredibly loud, jerking as it drove, and wouldn't pass 30 mph. I was able to bring it back home though. Next day had the same guys check the car and they told me the head gasket blew. They also attempted another oil change but they said the damage was done and my car was not drivable. Insurance and the people I purchased the car from could not help stating it was normal wear and tear. I've only H0ad the car for about a year though.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

During long distance driving once the vehicle is stopped for gas the hev warning light comes on. The car will not re-start for 15 -30 minutes. Once restarted the check engine light comes on. This has happend 3 times. The first two the thought was a long distance drive in the heat of summer. This last time it was fall/winter so the hypothsis of summer heat was thrown out the window. The most recent time the gas mileage went down drastically and the voltage for the electric system was acting erratically. The check engine light was on for 2 days but the car was only driven to the dealer. The dealer quickly found the problem and repaired under warranty "open recall". the car has not been driven any long distances since. The diagnosis was "main relay/power relay/cable (20-01-003H) caused by T4M. Power relay module melted at relay" installed 37583-A8000-qqh: Relay-high voltage main, 37514-G0000-qqh: Relay assy-power, replaced power relay assy module per campaign "warranty" hope this information helps others....hope this is truly the fix as it is an "open recall" that should be a recall". glad this did not cause a fire.

- Knoxville, TN, USA