PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated March 2026
1,327
complaints filed for the 2013 model year
2011–2016
Model years affected
$7,500+
Typical repair cost, by problem
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Start my diagnosis →Loud knocking, often requiring full engine replacement at $7,500+
Check engine light: On
~80+ complaints — the largest category for this vehicle — describe a piston slap defect with loud knocking and engine seizure risk while driving, often requiring full engine replacement.
The same Theta II engine defect is reported on the Hyundai Sonata.
Brake fluid leaks and electrical shorts from the defective module
Check engine light: On
Owners describe the 'ABS pump caught on fire,' with electrical shorts causing engine compartment fires, tied to a confirmed recall (23V651000) that remains largely unresolved.
Dealers report lacking components for known defects
Check engine light: On
Recall parts unavailability delays critical safety repairs by months; dealers report lacking replacement components for known defects, including the ABS module recall above.
Particularly in cold-weather/road-salt regions
Check engine light: On
Hydraulic brake line corrosion causes fluid loss and a brake pedal that 'goes to floor,' particularly in cold-weather/road-salt regions.
Clicking/clunking during turns, excessive play at highway speeds
Check engine light: On
A 'flexible coupler had failed,' producing clicking/clunking during turns and excessive play in the steering wheel at highway speeds.
Intermittent warning lights, horn inoperability, deployment risk
Check engine light: On
Clock spring failures cause intermittent warning lights, horn inoperability, and potential airbag deployment failure; the GT model is reported excluded from the extended warranty covering this defect.
The transmission will not shift and/or the check engine light comes on due to failed speed sensors in the transmission
Check engine light: On
The transmission will not shift and/or the check engine light comes on due to failed speed sensors in the transmission. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 308 owner reports on file.
Stalling or failure to start is caused by a crankshaft angle sensor failure
Check engine light: Off
Stalling or failure to start is caused by a crankshaft angle sensor failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 220 owner reports on file.
All power windows stop working simultaneously, tied to driver-side window operation
Check engine light: Off
All power windows stop working simultaneously, tied to driver-side window operation. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 176 owner reports on file.
The check engine light comes on due to a failing canister purge valve
Check engine light: On
The check engine light comes on due to a failing canister purge valve. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 122 owner reports on file.
No sound comes from the speakers
Check engine light: Off
No sound comes from the speakers. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 38 owner reports on file.
CD player error 43 prevents CDs from playing or being inserted
Check engine light: Off
CD player error 43 prevents CDs from playing or being inserted. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 16 owner reports on file.
Engine hesitation with poor acceleration and shifting issues, possibly caused by the catalytic converter
Check engine light: Off
Engine hesitation with poor acceleration and shifting issues, possibly caused by the catalytic converter. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 12 owner reports on file.
This generation's ABS module recall (23V651000) is confirmed but remains largely unresolved due to parts unavailability. Owners report the defective ABS module catching fire. Enter your VIN to get the confirmed, current recall picture for your specific car.
The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and is not a diagnosis. It is compiled from aggregated owner-reported data and publicly available sources, not from an inspection of your vehicle. Symptoms described here can have multiple causes, and the presence of a commonly reported problem does not mean your vehicle has it. Repair cost ranges are estimates that vary by region, shop, vehicle condition, and parts availability. Recall and service campaign information may be incomplete or out of date — verify current recall status with NHTSA or your manufacturer. MyGearGuru is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any vehicle manufacturer; manufacturer and model names are used for identification only. Always consult a qualified technician before making repair decisions.
IMPORTANT — CONFIRMED FIRE-RISK RECALL WITH UNRESOLVED PARTS SHORTAGE. Owners describe the 'ABS pump caught on fire,' with electrical shorts causing engine compartment fires under recall 23V651000, which remains largely unresolved for months. A piston slap engine defect — loud knocking, engine seizure risk, often requiring full engine replacement — is this generation's largest single complaint category (~80+ complaints), the same Theta II engine problem is reported on the Hyundai Sonata.