Loud Engine Noise Problems of Hyundai Sonata - part 1

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 106 problems related to loud engine noise (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata.

1 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 05/02/2021

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning while making an abnormal sound. The contact was able to continue driving to the residence. An independent mechanic went to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

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2 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 04/21/2021

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle started to hesitate and he heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the check engine warning light, the oil pressure warning light and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle ceased. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v121000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

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3 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 03/03/2021

Went to start car on wed an was making a very loud noise. Shut it off and check fluids and everything was fine. Had car towed to dealer and the inspected it. Told me it was metal in the engine and motor was shot. Was told that it would be $14000 for a new engine out of my pocket. This is the reason for the recall and now my car is disabled. I am without a vehicle until this matter is resolved. I have video from the dealer but it wont let me send it for my report.

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4 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 01/19/2021

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle started to jerk and hesitated to accelerate. The contact's wife stated that an abnormal noise was coming from the engine. The contact diagnosed the vehicle at his residence and retrieved dtc code: p1326 (check engine knock sensor failure). The contact's wife drove the vehicle to her residence. Allen turner Hyundai (6501 pensacola blvd, pensacola, FL 32505) was contacted and informed the contact that a diagnostic test was necessary to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that over 125,000 miles the recall repair was expired. The failure mileage was approximately 137,722.

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5 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 12/14/2020

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 50 mph or higher, the vehicle would shake and make loud noises while turning. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to faulkner Hyundai philadelphia (11500 roosevelt blvd, philadelphia, PA 19116) where the failure could not be diagnosed due to the diagnostic computer being inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) however, the dealer declined to repair the recall because the contact did not want to pay the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

6 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 11/23/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle hesitated and decelerated independently. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving 25 mph, the failure recurred with an abnormal noise. The vehicle stalled and was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact called oxmoor Hyundai (8107 shelbyville rd, louisville, ky 40222; (502) 894-3400) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

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7 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 11/03/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but required extra effort to slow and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a bystander assisted him with pushing the vehicle safely off the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

8 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 09/04/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata plugin hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, when she heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The contact stated she had the vehicle towed to local dealer harrisonburg Ford, inc. (3155 s main st, harrisonburg, va 22801; (540) 434-0700), where it was diagnosed with needing engine to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Dp.

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9 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 07/29/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact called atlantic Hyundai located at 193 sunrise hwy north service rd, west islip, NY 11795, (631) 587-0700, and was informed to have the vehicle brought in for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall and any repair would be an out of pocket expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

10 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 07/07/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the connecting rod was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer bergstrom automotive (3023 n victory ln, appleton, WI 54913) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not subjected to a recall. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 124,900.

11 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 04/05/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 mph, the brakes engaged independently causing the vehicle to jerk into another lane. The contact mentioned that there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to five star Hyundai of warner robins (650 russell pkwy, warner robins, GA 31088) where it was diagnosed that there was an internal engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

12 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 03/01/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer frank Hyundai located at 3150 national city blvd, national city, CA 91950, (888) 355-2980, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

13 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 11/15/2019

Engine light came on not long after the oil light came on checked my oil and found metal flakes on the dipstick car died still rolls over makes a loud noise when accelerating and doesn't want to accelerate.

14 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 08/23/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk forward. The contact also heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal, the hesitation stopped. However, when the vehicle decelerated, it began to hesitate and jerk again. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle near his residence because it was unable to be driven. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced on February 16, 2018 per NHTSA campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact's VIN was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was towed to mcgrath city Hyundai (located at 6750 w grand Ave, chicago, IL 60707, (773) 889-9090), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

15 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 08/02/2019

While driving vehicle it fully shut off. It had been making a loud noise for a while and burning oil frequently so we took it to Hyundai for the engine recall and they said nothing was wrong with the engine. Now the car shutoff on a major highway in the bay area (richmond parkway) s and now won't crank or start. Took the car to midas to do a engine diagnostic and wasted money because they said they couldn't do the full check without the car cranking. Mechanic thinks a rod or piston is the cause. Called Hyundai and they are giving the run around as to seeing about the issue. Need help ASAP. I'm a mother of four children and need help.

16 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 07/29/2019

Purchased 9 months ago from a local dealer certified road ready carfax certified. Had 41000 miles. At 63000 miles entering highway 65 mph, car buck and loses power, engine shuts off, all idiot lights are lit and coast to side of highway in flowing traffic. Car starts up and does exactly same thing. Car started but not chancing again. Habit towed 40 miles to local mechanic. Obd code p0114. Mechanic suggest changing cvt valve. Finds metal shavings clogging valve. Cost $310. I leave garage and car does same thing 5 miles from garage. Now he suggested dealer to diagnose. Car starts but makes terrible noise. Tow to dealer. 2 days later I call them and he said complete engine failure and need new engine block. He will submit paperwork to Hyundai? for approval. This looks like known issue. Why is this allowed? safety issue, not sure I want car back, or trust it's fixed correctly.

17 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 05/22/2019

As I was driving up a hill in a residential neighborhood, the engine started making extremely loud noises and it would no longer respond to the accelerator. This was on a narrow two way street. I had it towed to the local Hyundai dealer who said it needs a used motor put in it for $4600 as it has "an internal engine problem" without going in to specifics. Engine had 97,000 miles and car was well-maintained.

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18 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 05/12/2019

Takata recall on my engine and they are saying my steering wheel doesn't have a recall but it's really bad and it makes loud noises and gets louder when you go 70mphg where it shakes really bad.

19 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 05/08/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 65 mph, the safety mode indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to exceed 60 mph and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to team Hyundai (located at 22514 three notch rd, lexington park, MD 20653, (301) 880-4120) where it was determined that metal shavings were found and the engine needed to be replaced. After four months of the vehicle being serviced at the dealer, the contact was informed that the wiring was changed; however, the engine was not replaced. On November 8, 2019, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the safety mode indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was determined that due to the oil consumption, the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the contact needed to drive 1,000 miles and then check the oil consumption. The failure recurred on November 23, 2019. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 55,000.

20 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. All the warning indicators flashed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the engine needed to be repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

21 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 12/15/2018

Takata recall. Hello, I own a 2011 Hyundai Sonata and recently the engine was making a loud noise like someone was knocking but really hard and it was shaking. While driving I felt the car really weak. I was going about 45mph and slowed down to 25mph in a 55mph zone. After slowing down I got to a light and suddenly the car turns off. I tried to turn it back on but it wasn't responding. There was a lot of traffic and I was feared that if I got out to push the car to a safe point someone could run me over. I decided to call 911 to help me push the car. Before it was making the noise and shaking the car was doing fine. I had recently had a change of oil and had my next appointment next year in February. It has over 150,000 miles and I wanted to know if it has some type of guarantee or if Hyundai or someone can fix this problem because right now the car is on car shop and they told me that it doesn't have a fix. They told me that the solution would be to be a new engine because apparently it didn't have oil but I checked and it did have. If that would be the case they would charge me 2,800$ for everything. I'm a college student and I can hardly pay my classes. My parents had just bought me this used car for 5,000$ about 9 months ago. At first I was glad that I had a Hyundai car because it saved gas but right know I'm kind of disappointed. I would like a response. Thank you for your time.

22 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 10/13/2018

As I was driving on the road made a right turn it sound like something pop so when I put my car in reverse or drive it makes a loud sound plus it wouldnt move but when I put it in park it moved like it was in neutral. . .

23 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 10/13/2018

Driving 85 n to 18 e going 65 to 70 mph, I heard a very loud noise on the road. I determined the noise was from my engine. Waze found Hyundai dealership off ptree industrial 3 miles away. I was in the center lane when I was unable to accelerate, a few seconds later the oil pressure and malfunction light illuminate. I was able to cross the highway and pulled off to the right shoulder. . 7 miles from the dealership. I called , 911, 511 and my insurance company. The dip stick showed oil in the car. Two metal pieces were under the oil pan. The tow truck operator retrieved one. Attached are pictures from the scene. I have all maintenance records but were unable to upload.

24 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 09/01/2018

Tl - the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that when she started the vehicle and pressed the accelerator pedal and heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle seized and the check engine indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to dealer alexandria Hyundai (1707 mt. Vernon Ave, alexandria, va 22301. 703-896-4735) where it awaited to be diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,076. Jc.

25 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 08/07/2018

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 45 mph, an abnormal noise was heard under the hood. The vehicle stalled and smoke appeared under the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

26 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 07/14/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while being operated at a highway speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The failure occurred without warning. The contact was able to safely maneuver from the highway away to the parking lot. The contact exited the vehicle and saw flames under the vehicle. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to salvage yard where it was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. There were no injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was involved in NHTSA campaign: 18v026000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Kh.

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27 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 07/06/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while making a right turn, she heard an abnormal noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle start to wobble the stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic testing was completed and was informed that the subframe was corroded through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called lancaster Hyundai dealer at (866) 528-2534, located at 5260 main st, east petersburg, PA 17520, where it was informed that the VIN was not part of the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not part of the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 127,028. Aw.

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28 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, when she heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle decelerated however, she was able to drive to her destination. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine) on 6/27/2018 at frank Hyundai located at 3150 national city blvd, national city, CA 91950, (888) 355-2980. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,302.

29 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 05/08/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel shook violently with an abnormal sound. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred once and the vehicle was taken to merced Volkswagen kia Hyundai wholesale parts (1530 w. Main st, merced, CA 95340) where the engine was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

30 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 02/15/2018

The check engine light starting going on and off. Our 19-year-old daughter was driving on the freeway at night when the light came on and it started making a loud noise. She stopped on the side of the freeway, turned it off and never could restart it. The engine died. It blew a rod. The car had regular maintenance. We hadn't had any work done recently that could have led to engine problems. The mechanic said it had oil and he couldn't explain what happened.

31 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 02/13/2018

While driving on a highway, engine made loud noise (not continuous) but several times. Was less than a mile when the power cut out and I drifted to the merge area and off to the side. No indication that anything was wrong- no check engine light, just stopped. Had auto towed to our mechanic and he did a thorough check - indicated there were slivers of what appeared to be metallic pieces in oil (oil was just changed less that 1000 miles). Mechanic declared engine was dead-.

32 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 12/05/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was operable after it was restarted. After reaching her destination, the failure recurred. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

33 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 08/29/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. The vehicle stalled and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to push the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's job and later towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

34 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 07/06/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 35 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine and stated that something had locked in the engine. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle drifted off the road into a curb. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to circle auto (641 shrewsbury Ave, shrewsbury, NJ 07702, (732) 741-3130), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

35 Loud Engine Noise problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 07/05/2017

Purchased the vehicle on or about 6/4/2017 - no one advised us of the open recalls on the vehicle - within a few weeks, engine making loud noise. Svc dept said open recall, we will put you in a rental till it's fixed - at least 2 months from now - not acceptable. I did not purchase a vehicle only to be put in a small rental for months.


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