Engine Knocking Noise problems of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata - part 2

41 problems related to engine knocking noise 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.

36 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2016

My 2013 Hyundai Sonata 2. 0t started knocking on the way home from work. As I was driving the knocking noise got worse. So I pulled over and called the dealership and they told me to bring it in. I got it towed, none f the dash lights came on. Engine siezed. I see that there are recalls for the 2011 and 2012 Sonata's and my 2013 did the same thing as the 2011 and 2012 Sonata are doing. I really believe my 2. 0t had a engine defect. They took off the oil pan ans saw it was siezed and its the same reason they recall the 2011 and 2012 Sonata. They need to check to see 2013 engine have that problem as well. My vehical was manufactured in alabama in 2012, the same plant that had the recall.

37 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2016

2013 Sonata started making knocking noise from engine. The next day, tried driving it to go to the Hyundai dealership. While driving on freeway, knocking noise gets worse, car stalls on freeway. No warning lights came on. Had to coast over to right shoulder on freeway. Engine siezed. There are recalls on 2011 and 2012 Sonata engines for engine defect made in manufacturing plant. Although my car was a 2013 it did exactly what others complained about with there Sonata's. I believe my 2013 Sonata had an engine defect. I have a picture of metal fragments in the oil pan, which caused the engine to sieze and is the reason for the recall on 2011 and 2012 Sonatas.

38 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2016

My 2013 Hyundai Sonata 2. 0t started knocking on the way home from work. As I was driving the knocking noise got worser. So I pulled over and called the dealership and they told me to bring it in. I got it towed, none f the dash lights came on. Engine siezed. I see that there are recalls for the 2011 and 2012 Sonata's and my 2013 did the same thing as the 2011 and 2012 Sonata are doing. I really believe my 2. 0t had a engine defect. They took off the oil pan ans saw it was siezed and its the same reason they recall the 2011 and 2012 Sonata. They need to check to see 2013 engine have that problem as well.

39 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic inspected and diagnosed that the alternator might be failing and that the battery needed to be replaced. The batter was replaced and when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, there was a knocking noise. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure and was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the rotating assembly failed and that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

40 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2015

My 2013 Hyundai Sonata just suddenly and completely died. About 3-4 days prior it had started making a knocking sound and would blow puffs of smoke from the exhaust on cranking and heavy acceleration. This all started right after my husband changed the oil. I got in the car to take my kids to school and while going down the road at 60 mph down a rural road, it completely cut off. I coasted off of the road, waited a few seconds, and cranked the car. It acted fine, but the knocking was definitely still there. After my husband got home from work he was going to check the car out and see if he could figure out what was wrong. He decided to drive the car down the road, and the next thing I know, I am getting a phone call from him asking me to come pick him up. The engine had locked up (seized) and the car had just died while going down the road. Completely died, wouldn't do anything and we had to call a tow truck to come get it and take it to a mechanic's shop, which is where it still is. This car only has 35,000 miles on it and I have never seen any kind of indicator light come on signalling that there is anything wrong with the car. Nothing! not the oil light, nothing! I have read so very many forums and complaints that sound exactly like my situation. It all seems very shady to me. It cannot be a coincidence that the same exact thing has happened to so many.

41 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine when making turns. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was taken to an unknown Hyundai dealer in miami, FL, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.



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