Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

For the past several months I have had a reoccurring issue with my 2012 Hyundai Elantra. About 1-3 times a week, my car will not start. All lights, radio, etc. Work fine when key is turned to on/start position but car will not start. It makes one click sound and then nothing. Generally, if I keep trying it will eventually start. Sometimes it takes 10 minutes and sometimes it takes a few hours. Along with this, about once a week my car will shift gears hard. It is an automatic and otherwise shifts fine. I have had routine maintenance completed on time since I bought this car in 2016. I have brought my car to my mechanic several times in the last few months and he cannot determine the problem since the car does not do this regularly. I read online that it could be the neutral safety switch (range inhibitor) so I replaced that. The problem still exists. I contacted the Hyundai dealership from which I purchased my car and they have no answers.

Air bag light is constantly illuminated engine has a continual loud ticking noise such as lifters noted appropriately 60,000 miles . Vehicle is still covered by 10/100,000 warranty yet dealer denies any issues with the motor. This is a known issue in California with a pending class action litigation, but not here in nys.

When I'm driving and I come to a stop my car would make clanking noises I turn my car off and turn it back on and it would stop. When it was time for an oil change I changed my oil and one night I'm driving home and it makes the clanking noise again along with a burnt smell I pull over turn my car off turn back on it still clanking and has clanked ever since. I towed my car home and haven't driven it again because when inspecting it, we noticed my oil level was perfect but timing chain was extremely loose and metal shavings in my oil.

I have a 2012 Elantra, I am 2nd owner of the car, it just turned 67,000 miles and began making a loud ticking noise coming from the engine, I took it to my mechanic who did an oil change and discovered that there were pieces of metal in the oil pan and suggested I take it to Hyundai dealership. Upon inspection at dealership they stated I need a new engine. The car is no longer in warranty so they dealer sent the information into Hyundai corporate, outcome is no free engine I have to pay 3,000 out of pocket to have a new engine installed. In researching the problem online I am not alone in my pain! shame on Hyundai your car should be placed in the least wanted list! I wouldn't purchase another Hyundai if it cost one cent! Hyundai is well aware of the issues with the engines and yet fails to acknowledge the right thing to do for its customers. Beware do no purchase a Hyundai anything! I would not trust any of it's vehicles this is a huge safety issue for any one that owns one - do you homework check out the facts. Fortunately for me I didn't encounter a major accident while driving this car. I am now the owner of a very expensive car that is worth about the cost of the engine!.

I am the 2nd owner of the vehicle. This vehicle started the infamous 'ticking or knocking' sound in January this year when it was very cold. At first I thought it would go away after the engine warms up but it continued to get worse with time. The ticking sound became very loud and annoying. I took it to couple of reliable mechanics to take a look and get an idea of what's wrong with the engine. They both told me separately that one of the pistons is not working properly and in order to fix this issue I have to have my engine replaced. I was also told that this is a 'known issue' with Elantras 2012-16. Anyways I took it to Hyundai dealership here in chantilly, virginia. They looked at it and finally told me that it is out of warranty and it will cost me $8000 to put a new engine and about $4000 or so to replace with used engine. This is shocking given that Hyundai is well aware of the faulty engine design and lots of people have already complained about the ticking problem yet there is no recall !!!.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 30 mph, there was a ticking noise coming from the engine. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to northtown Hyundai (3675 sheridan dr, amherst, NY 14226, (716) 992-6536) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 15444915. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was not available.

Ticking noise at 78000 miles.

Vehicle has had engine ticking noises starting around 50,000 miles. On 3 occasions the dealer advised it was a non issue. Other vehicles from the same manufacturer and with the same engine have had recalls due to an engine manufacturing process defect. Engine noise has progressed from a slight ticking to a hard knocking sound and difficulty idling upon initial start up with no diagnostic codes.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the engine made a distinct tapping noise. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions upon starting the vehicle, and was persistent for the past three months. Jones junction Hyundai (1504 belair rd, bel air, MD 21014) was made aware of the failure and was unable to locate any diagnostic trouble codes to help identify the source of the noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,500.

My engine has very loud ticking sounds. As well when I go to shift my car back into park the engine revs erratically. While sitting idling it goes lower and higher.

I purchased the car used, when it had 35,000 miles on it. Around 38,000 miles, I started to experience an engine ticking noise and vibration before coming to a stop or when starting up after a stop. It feels like the car will stall, but it never actually stalls. I have taken the car to several mechanics and the head mechanic at a Hyundai dealer. The Hyundai mechanic said the issue is "common" with Hyundai Elantras. He listed off various fixes he has tried, but said he can't figure out a common cause. When I researched the issue online, it appears that many other Hyundai Elantra owners have the same problem (e. G. Carcomplaints. Com). It seems that there are many Hyundai Elantra owners waiting on engine replacements, with Hyundai often not wanting to pay for the engine. I wonder if a recall is needed.

I am the second owner of the 2012 Elantra with 85200 miles. I have had it for 1 1/2 years and now my son owns it (as of Aug 2017, making him the third owner. He lives with me). The oil has been changed as required. The ticking sound the engine made since we got the car has been steadily increasing in sound, and of recent, it is the worst it has been. I sell cars full time (our dealership owns 2 Hyundai stores), and I also own another 2013 Elantra that I drive presently. Our service dept took apart the engine (on the 2012) to find metal shavings which led to the diagnosis that I need a new engine. My son is 2000 miles out of his extended warranty, and Hyundai, nor the warranty company is eager to fix it. I was told by our service dept that in the last month and a half, 5 Elantras came in with the same problem needing new engines and Hyundai wouldn't replace. Hyundai states they are not going to do a recall, even though this is becoming a bigger and bigger universal problem with Elantra owners. The ticking is loudest when running cold, and/or in cold weather. (car is in ohio). Metal shavings from the engine found in the oil is not a 'normal' issue. I am seeking recourse with Hyundai to fix/replace my engine. The date stated on this form as to "when did this happen" is when I took it to my dealership at work to have it looked at. The ticking has been ongoing since I purchased the vehicle, but never as loud as it has become. My son has had the car at college, but I keep track of it needing oil changes and have documentation.

All oil changes for this car has been done at a dealership since my stepfather bought this car. Upon his death, the car had 111,000 miles when the title was transferred to me. Cold weather was approaching and I wanted to get an oil change done. The dealership could not get me in for a week and even cancelled an appointment I had to I went to exhaust pro. When the temperature got to 20 below zero wind chill the engine started ticking. I took the car to dealership and had them change oil but the ticking persisted. I took the car to dealership to inquire about ticking noise and was informed there are metal shavings in oil and engine needs replaced costing $9400. This is a known problem with the 2012 and 2013 Elantra but no recall has been done like the sonata. I feel that Hyundai should replace the engine at no cost to me. It may not be under warranty anymore but Hyundai knows there is a problem and they should be held accountable and not the consumer.

The engine is making a ticking noise. Was told that the lifters need to be replaced and there is too much back pressure. I will need a new engine. Several other models are under a recall but not this brand.

Random no start. Push button start will just make one click sound and not start (this is not a low battery clicking sound). After numerous attempts, the engine will start. One time it took over 10 minutes of pushing the start button on and off to finally get it to start. It seems to happen at random times. It will start fine for months and then just randomly not start. It happened in the past an just started happening again about a week ago.

Have a ticking sound in engine. Took to dealership was going to charge me $62. 00 to look at it. Took around 45 mins. Service person came and told me it sounded like a piston slap . With further look at the engine they said I need a new engine. Say what! will I looked on line and youtube about this problem. Went to a web sight about complaints found a lot of them about ticking . Called and asked if it was a short, long or creat engine. To me the short block need replaced. Called next day and told me that engine was on hold. Hyundai wanted them to take pictures and send them to corporate office. Dealership said they would call me when they find out what Hyundai wants to do. Have read online line that Hyundai knows about the bad engines and do not want to replace them. You get nothing but hassle from them about replacing the engine. Dealership stated that it's not there fault. But I feel that they are also. They sold me a car with a bad engine. I could have had a frozen engine while driving on the express way and got into a bad accident. Going to call again on Friday to see if anything has been done. Took it in on Monday. Dealership to me not to call them again. That they will call me. All I want is the engine replaced so I have a car.

My car was parked outside overnight and I used the key fob to unlock my car. I then tried to start the car but it would not start. I had my foot pressing on the brake and pushed the ignition button and the lights/radio would come on but the car made a click noise and would not crank over to start. I tried this 5 times before it started. It was not that cold so weather was not a factor. I then drove to work and at lunch the same thing happened. It took 5 tries before the car cranked over to start. The brake pedal seems to be locked and then finally it has some give to start the car. I had taken my car to the dealership 6 weeks prior for this same issue but they said they could not find a problem as it started for them every time. It is starting to now get frustrating.