Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Nine problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2015 Sonata.

1 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2021

I heard a ticking noise that was coming from my motor today 1/28/2021 at 7:15am while the car was parked. I drove straight to the dealership the noise would occur at when the car was idling or I my vehicle was accelerating. I arrived at the dealership at 8am. At 9 am I was informed that a bearing in motor dropped in my motor and caused metal to fun through my motor and that I would need a new motor. I bought my car brand new in 2015 and have kept up all the maintenance. The dealership told me there is not a certain reason why this has happened.

2 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2019

Check engine light displays, reduced power acceleration a sped a clicking noise from the engine when speed is increased.

3 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle lose power and was making a knocking and ticking noise that was coming from the engine with acceleration. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. The next day the vehicle was towed to napleton Hyundai of carmel dealer, (4200 e 96th st, indianapolis, in 46240, (844) 729-4217) where it was diagnosed that the code p1326 (knock sensor activation) failed and needed to be replaced. The technician replaced the knock and torque sensor. In addition, the contact also stated after the vehicle was repaired, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where a diagnostic testing was completed and the engine was replaced. The contact stated the failure of the engine continue to recurred, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where an unknown parts were order and was replaced on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was provided a case number: 16277030. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. Aw.

4 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and made clicking noises in the engine compartment. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated, remained lit, and flashed occasionally. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to Hyundai inland empire (909-796-1600, located at 25072 redlands blvd, loma linda, CA 92354), but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer stated that there was no failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 59,800. The VIN was invalid.

5 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2019

The engine went out after less than a year of owning. No sensor came up or oil light unptil after tapping sound began.

6 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2018

Affected vehicles may display a check engine light, slight hesitation or reduced power during acceleration, erratic shifting from the transmission during acceleration or a clicking noise from the engine when engine speed is increased. On 2015 Sonatas only, the check engine light may illuminate, the electronic stability control warning light may illuminate or the car may exhibit limited engine power. Vehicles affected by this service bulletin: 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2016 Hyundai Sonata equipped with the 2. 4-liter gdi engine. The car was serviced and when I picked it up got about 10 miles from the dealership and the above happened on a highway. Returned the car to the dealership and they have not had it real close to 4 weeks. The do not know what the problem is.

7 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2018

Our car was serviced by southwest Hyundai dealer in albuquerque on 7/6, and although it was idling rough, they told us our car was safe to continue our vacation to CO. The next morning, 30 miles later on I 25 we were traveling the speed limit, and a clanking noise started and smoke poured out from under the hood. . . We pulled over immediately. Billows of smoke. We called 911 and road assistance. Santa fe fire dept forced hood open and flooded the engine. Car was towed to sante fe Hyundai fiesta. Our insurance company inspected and said the car was totaled. Hyundai corporate will be inspecting the car to try and determine cause. According to geico adjuster, that may not be possible. Everything melted.

8 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2018

Blown engine, bought 2015 Sonata with 36,000 miles, certified used, leased car. Driving home about 35 mph, the engine made a loud clunking sound, thankfully I was in the right lane, I pulled off the street into a parking lot when all of a sudden the car engine blew. Had to tow back to the dealership where they are to replace the engine. Hyundai USA needs send out recall for the gti engine that is causing a lot of issues.

9 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2016

1st event June 10 2016 - car stopped on the fwy at speed over 65 mph. Stepped on the gas pedal and was no power. Attempt to restart and car run rough. Car towed to dealer (tuttle click-Hyundai -irvine,CA. ) 2nd event July 18 2016 - driving on fwy at speeds over 65 mph, gas pedal starts vibrating, driving become rough, clicking noise from engine when idling. File complain with dealer, dealer say it did not find anything, blame the situation to costco gas, and it says that the car requires to use different type of gas (such: chevron, shell).



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