Engine Burning Oil problems of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

16 problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2013 Sonata.

1 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2021

The engine knocks loudly when under a load. The problem causes a lack of power and the consumption of oil which risks engine failure during critical driving situations.

2 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2020

Vehicle is burning excessive amounts of oil. We are adding a quart of oil every 500 miles. Oil is not leaking from the vehicle.

3 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon inspection of his vehicle, he became aware that the engine oil was being consumed excessively, without warning. The contact took the vehicle to eastern shore Hyundai (29736 frederick blvd, daphne, al 36526) for an oil consumption test and the test determined that the engine needed to be repaired or replaced. The dealer initially offered no assistance but after contacting the office of consumer affairs, the dealer offered 75% off the cost of a new engine. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 109,274.

4 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2020

Feb 2020 check engine light flickered on and off. Oil change was not due at that time. I stopped off at a local oil shop, they topped off the oil. Then made an appt with Hyundai repair shop. Since February I have completed multiple oil consumption trials. When those failed Hyundai recommended a compression/leakage test on all 4 cylinders. According to Hyundai the car did not meet criteria for passing, but didn't fail either. 1 cylinder failed the leakage test. Hyundai recommended fuel system service with foam cleaner at my cost ($300-400). I redid oil consumption trial, my car started consuming more and more oil as I moved farther away from the cleaning service. I technically didn't fail that oil consumption trial, but by the last 1000 miles I was using 1. 25 quarts. They recommended another oil consumption trial, which failed. Now Hyundai is recommending that I do a tear down to point of failure of my engine to diagnose why it is failing at my cost - another $300-400. The local Hyundai dealership has stated that Hyundai just needs to replace the engine already. They stated not to worry about the mileage of the car because just a few weeks prior Hyundai replaced the engine of a 2013 Sonata at 230,000 miles. Hyundai corporate does not seem concerned about my issues and is quite cavalier about it. Hyundai corporate even closed my case # without checking to see if the issue had been resolved. Not once during the last 5 months has Hyundai warned me about the known issues with this engine that they can lead to catastrophic engine failures and fires. I have 2 young children, would there be enough time to unbuckle them and remove them for the car should my engine catch on fire? Hyundai has a product that is known to fail, they need to do what is right and that is to replace the faulty engines in these cars.

5 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2019

I took my car in to the hyundia dealership for a recall for heavy oil consumption; they told me the catalytic converter went out because it was clogged, I told them if it was clogged it was due to the oil loss that made it way into the catalytic converter. The hyundia corporation refused to fix the engine or catalytic converter.

6 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2019

I was driving at about 30 mph, I came to a turn and when I slowed down I lost power from the engine. The radio and headlights still functioned for a while after but eventually went out. Engine burns oil faster than any other car I have owned, also since I have been driving this car oil is usually always burnt or black from previous oil change.

7 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2019

Excessive consumption of engine oil. It is not leaking out anywhere. It is burning the oil at a rapid rate.

8 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. Almost two years ago, the vehicle was taken to mccarthy olathe Hyundai (located at 681 n rawhide, olathe, KS 66061, (913) 324-7200) to be inspected per NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). At the time of inspection, there was no failure with the engine and the vehicle was released to the contact. Recently, the contact stated that the vehicle began to drive hesitantly. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving hesitantly especially when attempting to traverse a hill. The vehicle was taken to reed Hyundai (located at 7050 w frontage rd, merriam, KS 66203, (913) 642-9600) to have an oil consumption test performed. After 1,000 miles of driving, the engine consumed a quart of oil. The contact was informed that the oil consumption was normal. The vehicle received no further tests and was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

9 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2018

I and my husband both own Hyundai's. We both have been having major engine issues with both vehicles consuming an incredible and abnormal amount of oil leaving us to have to put in over more than a gallon or more of oil into each vehicle. This has caused us much lost time in being able to enjoy our vehicle. After both vehicles completing oil consumption test, both vehicles recvd engine block replacements. This has not fixed the problem. Both vehicles have reverted back to doing the same thing. The issues stated back up after about a year. We have had to not drive the cars, put the cars in the shop, rent other vehicles to drive while at the same time have to pay the vehicle monthly payments. This is unfortunate because the manufacturer, Hyundai on purposely selling damaged cars and leaving the thousands of owners of these vehicles to have to deal with the unflux of issues that it has and continue to cause. Both vehicles are now back to square one with both needing to go back into the shop for more engine work whatever that may entail. The dealership has informed us that they do not have any vehicles for us to use or borrow while our vehicles are being maintenance. This is another inconvenience because now we have to pay the car note, rent a vehicle and possibly pay for any maintenance and then have to deal with the same manufacturer to try to get reimbursed. This has been nothing short of a nightmare. We want justice and we want the manufacturer Hyundai to be held accountable for their mischeavous and selfish actions. This has been ongoing but the vehicle went into the shop for new engines in late 2018 and my husband after mine. We could not afford to have both vehicles to be in the shop at the same time.

10 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2018

Dealership performed oil consumption test. Added/topped up in excess of 1 litre oil every 1500 kilometres. Abbotsford Hyundai and Hyundai canada state this is normal oil consumption ! the vehicle cannot make it from one oil change (every 6000 kilometres) to next without the engine going dry! this seems unacceptable. Owned many different brands and have never had this issue! also the engine is very load (sounds rattling).

11 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2018

I received a recall notice in the mail for my car that said the small engine block was recalled because metal shavings were getting into the engine and causing them to stahl while going down highway people are dying because of this. I took my car in and the dealership said it was fine but it's now burning oil and starting to stahl out they then did an oil consumption test and said it was normal to be burning oil. Nothing has happened to me or my family yet but I don't want to give it the chance. What can I do?.

12 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2017

2013 Hyundai Sonata burning oil. At 83,000 miles went in for oil change (before it was due) alerted to the fact that there were only drops left on oil dipstick. ( no warning light came on) agreed to have full synthetic oil placed. At the same time that occurred I noted difficulty getting the car out of park. Driver had to use the manual override to get the car out of park mode and into drive. Car was stationary at 84,660 miles went back to have oil checked again. Oil was down 1. 5 quarts.

13 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2016

At 124,000 miles (4000 miles after the warranty ran out), my car started burning about one quart after each 1000 miles driven. I have changed my oil religiously after every 3,000 - 5,000 miles. My mechanic told me that the car had burned most of its oil at a 3,000 mile oil change. He also said that there were metal shavings in the oil. This is consistent with a problem that has been widely reported on this engine.

14 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. Upon his personal inspection, the contact discovered that the vehicle consumed approximately a quart of oil within a week. The contact took the vehicle to mccarthy blue springs Hyundai (3000 NW s outer rd, blue springs, mo 64015) where they agreed to test the oil consumption on the vehicle and replace the oil as needed. After approximately five visits, the dealer acknowledged the oil consumption failure however, the dealer refused to service the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) which the contact linked to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

15 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2016

Had about a month with how the car accelarated. The car made a lot of noise then the oil light would go on. Finally about 3 weeks ago, brought the car in due to an engine light, and was told the engine is burning oil, I knew that bc I was adding oil. Was told just today that the engine seized yesterday after I dropped it off and now I need to pay for it. Did I mention this is a lease and its only 42,000 miles on it? needless to say I have no car in a rental I have to pay for. Spoke to a few mechanics and was told its an on going problem with these cars. Great! but now im stuck w the bill of the engine or the early return lease bc the car is undriveable!!!.

16 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While operating the vehicle, a knocking type noise was present coming from the engine and the engine would sometimes stall when accelerating. In addition, smoke was present under the hood due to burning oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine bearings were damaged and the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.



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