Engine Shut Off Without Warning Problems of Hyundai Sonata - part 1

I was driving to work I got about 5 minutes away from job the light ahead turned yellow I went to ease on the brake preparing to stop my steering wheel locked car car shut off and wouldnt start like I said I was 4 minutes away from my job so I managed to get it there I checked all fluids they were fine however when I did open the hood it was smoking from my engine.

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On 4/16/2021, I was driving late in the evening on the 60 w freeway, my Sonata just turned off in the middle of driving. Luckily I was on the right lane closest to shoulder of freeway, it startled & scared my boyfriend & I. I was able to react in time to safely pullover on shoulder without harming my boyfriend & I or any other drivers, this is a serious safety hazard & could've had deadly results. I quickly shut off the engine & restarted Sonata, it was a little sluggish when turning ignition on, car turned on & I was able to drive home safely. The next morning, my boyfriend & I started the car again felt sluggish turning ignition on. I began driving on streets, as I was turning left the car shut off again. My boyfriend & I managed to safely push car off to side out of harm of traffic. Tried turning car ignition on, sounds like engine wanted to start but wouldnt. My boyfriend & I pushed car to my boyfriends house. On 04/20/2021, had car towed to auto shop for diagnostic testing for explanation of car suddenly shutting off & engine not starting.

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The bearing broke in my 2014 Hyundai Sonata and the engine is seized. I was driving down the road when the car shut off with no warning.

Driving down the expressway the power to the engine shut down and the car lost power. The engine won't turn. I think it may be seized up. Had the car towed.

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First I got my tires change 2 on the back and the tpms has been on since them , and driving from work in the industrial part of town where traffic is high heavy and fast driving in all the my car just quit while driving at 2:30am getting off work, so a guy I work with seen me slowing down and gave me a boost and again before I made it home it quit again and I live 15 min from and when I stoppedi was about 9min away. Lights started flickering and the car shutdown in the middle of ttaffic. So I bought a new battery for almost $200 and that didn't work it started for a moment and went dead in traffic again .

I purchased this used car in September 11,2020 I had it inspected and it passed. I drove the car daily to work, one day (October 23,2020) while driving home the car just shut off in the middle of the street in philadelphia on adams Ave, someone from the neighborhood had to push my car to a safe location, I tried to restart it and nothing, had it towed to triple a car care center where I was told it has a engine lock, the engine will not turn. I was told to call Hyundai to see if they will repair it and I was told by Hyundai that it was not a recall on this specific VIN, I am very sad and upset.

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My car has 89891 miles and while driving from work my car just shut off in the middle of the highway. An hour away from home and I was stranded for 7 hrs until I could find someone to tow/take me home.

I was driving vehicle at about 30 mph on main road and vehicle shuts off while I was driving. I attempted to get a jump engine does not start. Weird smell coming from engine.

My 19 year old daughter was driving home from the store and the car shut down in the middle of driving all power went out steering became hard and brakes became hard. And something smelled as if it was burning. We are the second owners of the car and barely drive it. It was purchased 2 years ago and regular maintenance is kept on the car. Unfortunately we don't have a warranty on the car any longer and still making payments. This is very dangerous and could have caused a major accident and as well as cost my daughter her life if she didn't know how to control the car when everything shut down in traffic.

My vehicle engine is stalling yet my VIN is not on the list and it should be added to the list because my engine is coughing and I would like the issue resolved before it shuts down on me.

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I was on my way home the engine shutdown.

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While owning my vehicle for 5 years, I have regularly maintained all aspects of the car from oil changes every 3000 miles to recall notices. I was just due for a 3000 mile oil change when while driving on a highway the car shut down the gas pedal stopped, and I assumed the alternator died. I got it towed and mechanic said the engine is done, there is no oil! this came as a shock since I have it changed timely and there was no sensor or light in the car that should have indicated low oil. I read on carguru website with other reviews this happened with the same vehicle model. Very disappointing with this car with low mileage to have to replace an engine so soon.

Driving on highway car stalled shut down no warning tried to restart when it did it started knocking and shut right back off would not restart again. Called home and they came to where I was checked fluids all fluids were fine. Had to have car towed to grandparents home.

2017 Hyundai Sonata shut down when I came to a stop light. Started car back up and drove 5miles home. The second time it shut down were the next day , driving my car came to a complete stop and car shut down. I started cat back up drove home.

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I was driving my car at approx 50mph in traffic. I gave the engine gas as I changed lanes into an express lane. In the middle of changing lanes, the engine shuts down and the dashboard lights up (battery, oil, engine, etc. ). Had the car towed home to inspect. Unable to locate any problems. Car currently at dealership awaiting inspection. I was never informed of a recall, or that this problem is so common. Please help us!!!.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving about 70 mph, the vehicle shut down. The picture of the engine illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately. 150,000. Fe.

Vehicle will shut down while driving down the road. No warning lights or sounds. The engine will just shut down completely. Engine starts up again but will again shut down while driving. No codes will come up on the ecm when scanned at a mechanic shop. No way to tell what is going on. Hyundai dealer has no answers for me.

Car began shaking and engine shut off. This happened right after powering engine on after fueling up. Pressed gas to accelerate to leave gas area and car shook and turned off. Put car in neutral powered the car on and car started.

On 4/13/19 I drove to PA. When I was on my way back right before the commodore barry bridge I got into the right lane exit 4 on to 322 east towards NJ when my car dropped gear and then my car engine shut off while in motion going about 40mph without warning. When I looked at the dashboard all of my lights were on, the check engine, oil, transmission,etc. Luckily I was not on the bridge yet and pulled into the shoulder lane. I tried to start my car again and it shuddered then came on and remained on for about 10 seconds before it died yet again. I had to get my car towed to mt. Laurel NJ where a mechanic told me there was nothing wrong with my car that they could find and that all they could find was that I was a little low on oil. This is the second time this has happen with this vehicle. The first time this occurred was about a year ago, I was pulling out of my drive way when my car suddenly died and jumped out of gear even when it was in park the car would not stay still. I had to push the car to the curb where I applied the handbrake. I had the car towed to burns Hyundai dealership near mt. Laurel where they told me that my front axle had pulled my car out of gear, which did not explain why the engine died. I had to replace the axle again. When I told burns Hyundai that there was a recall on this vehicle that included the engine and the transmission which applied to my situation they told me my VIN number was not on the list of cars with that specific recall when I clearly told them that it was happening to my car. They told me that there was nothing they could do and that the car "seemed fine" as far as they could tell. Clearly the car is not fine regardless what these mechanics are saying otherwise I would not be breaking down while driving. Being at 87,348 miles this car should not be experiencing a breakdown without warning twice within two years.

Car engine shut off without any warning while driving at around 30-40mph. Was able to restart car but engine shut off again after driving a short distance. Car engine was able to start once more and allowed me to travel to my destination. Later in the day, the car engine shut off while driving again at around 30-40mph during rush hour traffic in a 2 lane extremely busy road and did not restart until a tow truck was able to start the car somehow. Drove the car to a Hyundai dealership where they stated that the engine had completely seized and does not start. During the whole ordeal no check engine or other warning lights were displayed on the dash. Each time the engine shut off there was no warning except the sudden loss of power. Each time the engine shut off the car was in motion and had a high potential of causing an accident.

Sonata recall: well for starters I almost got hit by a 18 wheeler because the car shut off on the interstate while I was driving. Lucky I was to get the car to the side of the road but it hit the side rail because I couldnt get it to stop. Now the car will not start at all. All of the lights came on at once and it scared me to death because my kids were in the car with me.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving, the vehicle decelerated and the engine shut off in the middle of the road. The failure occurred often and the vehicle would lose power in the middle of traffic. The contact had to wait twenty minutes to restart the vehicle and drive home safely. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to capitol Hyundai of montgomery (2820 eastern blvd, montgomery, alabama 36116, 800-399-6869), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The mechanic kept the contact's vehicle and would not give it back. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000. The VIN was unknown.

We have had nothing but problems with our 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Less than a year ago our engine completely died while driving the vehicle. The dealership replaced the engine and since then we have had starting and electrical problems. When we went to pick up the car it didn't start right away and they told us we needed a new battery. We bought a new battery and about a week later it still wouldn't start on and off. Since we had the engine replaced, we have had to change the headlights and brake lights 4 times! we believe that when the engine died it caused an electrical issue. Fast forward about 9 months and now the car has 3 engine codes. P0017 p0014 and p0560. Crankshaft and camshaft position sensors and a system voltage malfunction. We will never buy a Hyundai again! they claim they totally replaced the engine but now I wonder if they salvaged old parts in the new engine and what exactly happened to the electrical system when the car shut off while driving.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off four times while driving and the instrument panel went dark. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the steering wheel shook violently. The contact replaced the battery, but the vehicle shut off again and started smoking under the hood. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 133,000.

Vehicle shut off completely while driving on the highway. Had it towed to a mechanic where I was told the engine seized up. No warning signs where giving just happened suddenly.

I was driving in the highway with 60 speed limit. All of a sudden the car shut down completely and even the steering wheel got locked and brakes weren't working, I saw myself going straight to the front car. I was lucky enough to think of the handle brake be able to stop the car with that. The car was showing eps lights on which I found out later was an engine defect. So I stopped in middle lane of the highway unable to move my car with cars coming at me with high speed. After an hour one car stopped helping me pushing my car with his car to the street. This is not forgivable, my life was in serious risk. I dont know if I should have died in middle of the highway to prove the danger of the situation. The dealership said apparently I have checked it for the recall and at the time they checked there was no problem but after few month it failed all of sudden?!! now they are ordering me a new engine but I can not trust this dealership, company and car anymore.

My car shutdown while I was on the road, thurs. Sept. 20th, 2018 at 10 pm. . I couldn't get to turn back over, couldn't get the hazards to want to stay on, steering wheel locked up. I called 911 based on the fact I was on a back road, and had vehicles passing me in the middle of the night. I then noticed an odd smell, which I mentioned to 911. Less than a minute later, smoke began pouring through the vents. As they ask my location, I noticed a flicker outside my window towards the front end of the vehicle (almost looked like it came from the wheel well). I got out, answered the question, as the entire front end of my car was on fire. Within a matter of minutes, the entire car was engulfed. The fire department reacted quickly, but the car was a loss. I'm currently waiting to hear back from insurance, as I had recently bought the vehicle in Feb. Of 2017, with no knowledge of any problems.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle shut off and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) and should be repaired by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was towed to pride Hyundai (located at 777 lynnway, lynn, MA 01905, (781) 592-3800) and repaired per the recall. Afterwards, the vehicle experienced independent acceleration while driving. The contact stated that several days later, the vehicle failed to start. The contact was informed to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the contact declined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. The VIN was not available.

While driving on two lane highway vehicle shut down without warning. The car smelled of burning plastic and smoke was coming from passenger side under hood. Car was towed to dealer and motor was replaced thru recall. On 8/20 I was scheduled to pick up and was notified that the main wiring harness had melted badly and that it would not be covered. I filed case #11538113 with Hyundai corporate on 8/20, citing that it appeared to be related to the motor seizing, and/or a safety defect. I was denied assistance on 9/20 and contacted the dealership to begin work at my costs. The car is still at the dealership as they are stating Hyundai cannot release the wiring harness. Research on why brought me to similar compaints the appear to warrant a recall.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle engine seized and completely shut off with no warning lights illuminating. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number:15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would not be able to be repaired because of the mileage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 129,414.

On June 15, 2018, my car caught fire while driving down interstate 70, near greenville, illinois. There was no warning, just a noise similar to a loose piece of plastic. Black smoke billowed from behind the vehicle, and as I attempted to pull over, the engine shut down. Once we were on the side of the road, the fire was visible from under the engine. We contacted 911. The car is a total loss. This car had various recalls, all deemed 'resolved' by Hyundai. They did extend the warranty due to the known issues. I have reached out to them daily and have not heard back.

Tl-the contact owns 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph and the vehicle shut off then shortly cut back on while in motion. When the vehicle cut back on the contact almost hit someone and the contact had to slam on brakes. No warning lights illuminate and the vehicle was not towed. The vehcile was taken to rick case Hyundai (954) 388-9627 925 n state road 7, plantation, FL 33317 where they denied all failures of the vehicle and told the contact to "make your car shut off and on like it did while you were driving". The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000. Jw.

I bought the car with 15 miles on it. Ever since I got it the car been starling. Engine lights comes on. I took it to the dealership and they said its a false code. The 2nd time they said its air filter. The 3rd time they said its body throttle. Today the car shut down while driving it, im at the dealership and they want me to pay for the same problem that jas never Geo fix. They blaming me for not taking it everytime it stalls. There is diferrent problem with the car that I don't stated. I'm really frustrated after for trip here at tje dealership and cant even found the problem. Hynday os ripping poor people off because they also come with an excuse.

Vehicle shut off at stop light. Engine, battery, and security lights illuminated on dash. Radio and ac continued to work. Vehicle started when start button was pressed and lights went off.

I was turning on to a city street ,began to accelerate when the engine just shut off. Tried to jump , nothing . Thought maybe it was the starter. Had it towed to a shop to check/change the starter . They told me the engine had seized . Had it towed to Hyundai dealership three days ago. Was told they would get back to me after inspection of the engine that I might have to pay for. Hoping for the best , expecting the worse.