Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

When the temperature is +95 the car will drive for 15 mins and an alarm sound warning you that the "hybrid system warning - safely stop and do not drive" the vehicle is not responsive and the the engine is making a cracking noise.

The engine was replaced in 2018 on our 2012 Sonata hybrid under warranty due to contamination. Mileage was 82,,895. On 5/9/2020 while driving heard loud knocking/tapping noise (exactly like last time) along with strong smell of something burning and engine light came on. Noise continued to get louder so pulled over and had car towed to Hyundai dealer in pensacola, FL. We were told the engine would not be covered under warranty and cost to us would be appox. $5,500 for a used engine with 98,000 miles on it. We now have 107,000 miles which is appox. 24,000 on the new engine. Upon investigation we found that 470,000 2011 & 2012 Sonatas were recalled on sept. 2, 2015 after NHTSA raised the issue of engine noise and problems. It replaced engines and increased the warranty to 10 yrs or 120,000 miles. In January 2019 100,000 of these same engines were recalled again due to damaged fuel lines caused when the engines were replaced during previous recalls. Hyundai has declined our request for this to be covered under warranty because this is a hybrid. Other Sonata hybrid owners have had the same problem. We faithfully take our car to the dealer for any problems and oil changes and have all documentation if needed. We would very much appreciate any assistance you can give us. Thank you.

Car stop in the middle of the road when I tried to accelerate the was making a loud grinding noise. Prior to being on this road I was on the highway for about 35-40 miles before it stopped and wouldn't move. When I would put the car in reverse it would make a loud clicking noise. I called Hyundai they said that there was no open recall related to this issue.

I was driving down the highway going about 60 mph and all the sudden it's like the car shuts off, slowing to about 45. As I push on gas it does nothing then about 3 seconds later jerks back up and then repeats. It does this now everytime I am traveling. Besides giving me whiplash, it is dangerous because it could definitely cause a crash. My brake lights have been replaced 5 times in two years. Also there is always a loud clicking noise when driving. It sounds awful.

When driving in huntsville, al on city streets and the highway when I'm turning my steering wheel it makes a clicking noise and the column appears loose. The brakes are sticking and requires me to push down hard to stop my vehicle. I have replaced the front lights and back ends lights numerous times and they continue to go out frequently. I purchased new tires in June 2019 from bentley Hyundai in huntsville, al and while driving the tire tube popped and deflated. There were no nails in the tire. There was a hole in the tube. I almost crashed.

I pulled into a parking spot and noticed nothing out of the ordinary with my vehicle. When I was stepping away from my car and pushed the lock button there was no clicking sound. I continued into the building and returned to my car a few minutes later and it would not start. All of the lights would come on, but the brake locked up and the car would not start. I attempted to charge the battery which did not work. I unhooked the battery cables for a period of time to reset the lock system and possibly unlock the starting system, which did not work either. It has only been two weeks since I took this vehicle into the dealership to have the computer system updated due to engine failure issues in other vehicles. I purchased this vehicle less than a year ago and it does not show from what I can tell a recall. However I was instructed by the dealership to have the car towed into them so they can check to see if it is engine failure or a number of recall issues that I have not been aware of.

My car started making a loud ticking noise in the engine, I took it in and they told me it's normal but when I bought the car it was not making that noise at all. It no longer fills to 410 miles when I put gas and the gas does not last as long as it used to. When parked and the car is on it will start shaking.

Arriving at busy intersect when accelerators and brakes ceased to work all dash lights began flashing and I was fortunate enough for light to be green and was able to coast to a stop at shoulder through intersection w flashers and horn blowing ! I restarted car and pulled into a local business w a clunking noise!! was told by my mechanic who has regularly serviced this vehicle that it was the engine ! why brake/acceleration not working ?? I was told he's had 3 other Sonatas in this month that �just burned up all the oil � without a light on or anything. I could have been on s busy highway and killed in addition to risk to others.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. After the contact took the vehicle in for an oil change, the engine began making a clicking noise. The sound intensified and the engine shut off. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the engine appeared to be blown. The vehicle currently remained at the contact's house and was not repaired. The dealer (Smart choice auto group, 17650 northwest fwy, houston, TX 77065, (713) 933-1003) was contacted, but a diagnostic appointment was not scheduled. The manufacturer was called and stated that they would get back in touch with the contact. The failure mileage was 119,000.

While driving car on rt 50 west bound towards the bay bridge, an engine popping noise occurred, then fumes starting coming from vents. Pull car over while getting out flames were already coming from the engine. Within minutes the whole car was engulfed in flames. No time to retrieve any items inside the car. The MD transportation authority police were on the seen and called fire dept. Fire department said it was an electrical based on sparks as they were putting out the fire. Hyundai investigated the car remains and could not determine any cause. Car pictures are to large of a file to submit.

My car is currently at a shop being looked at. I had to have it towed because I was driving it and it started making a knocking sound and died on the side of the road. I have constant lighting issues where I have to replace headlights and brake lights every month to 2 months. Lights are very dim all the time. It has a clicking sound that never goes away. I feel very unsafe in this car. I owe 2 more years on this car and I'm afraid it's not going to make it. I have no transportation to work now and I may be at risk of losing both jobs I have. I'm so disgusted in my choice of vehicles right now.

"takata recall" my vehicle is making a ticking noise that sounds like a rod is going bad. Oil has been changed on regular basis. I received a recall letter in the mail in regards to this problem and I contacted dealership and they stated that no further action is required at this time and that they are waiting on second letter for further instructions. In the mean time, my car is not fixed and the repair is very expensive. In need of help and I was out of town vacationing with family leaving orlando florida when this issue occured on the highway causing slow up in traffic. This could have resulted in a crash.

While driving through residential area my engine made loud clicking sounds and lost complete power. I coasted to a side street and parked. There was no warning lights or prior issues to alert me that my engine was troubled. Tried to restart and the engine was shaking and making noise so I cut it off and called for a tow. After returning home I begin to research the problem and found hundreds of complaints with the same exact issue on the same model and year car. This told me that my engine problems were just a coincidence but more of a manufacturer defect. I had a mechanic verify that my engine was gone and needed to be replaced. This is an extremely dangerous situation. Luckily I was not driving at highway speeds which some drivers reported. Hyundai, of course, refuses to acknowledge this issue. I see two law firms that in process of filing class action lawsuits. Will it take people to lose their lives before this issue is investigated and Hyundai is make to correct any wrongdoing? I am in the process now of having a dealership do a diagnostic so that I can file a claim with Hyundai. I am not sure if Hyundai will cover the cost of repair or not. However, I think your agency owes it to the safety of the public to investigate this issue and the claims of hundreds of owners about they problems with the engine used.

A very loud, clicking sound coming from underneath the hood. Car would not accelarate and eventually stalled on a very busy highway. I was unable to get the car started and had to be towed. The engine needed replaced and I had to acquire a rental car for a week. I was then informed of the recall after my car was taken to a repair shop. The engine could not be repaired so another rebuilt had to be installed. Reimbursement for costs is expected due to recall.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while parked, when starting the vehicle there is a loud tapping noise coming from the engine. The contact stated that it is heard coming from the bottom of the engine. The contact also stated that it continues while driving it lasts about five minutes and then it stops. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000. Ed.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. When starting the vehicle, a tapping sound emitted from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.