| Issue ID | 1335678 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10927169 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 25/07/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Metal shavings in engine oil pan causing engine failure, knocking, lose of power while driving, manufacturing defect on small block engine but not on the small block hybrid... We were told by the dealer but the hybrid still has the same defect as the none hybrid same exact issues metal shaving in oil pan defects from manufacturer. The none hybrid was recalled but a recall was never issued for the hybrid stated by employees at global auto mall in new jersey. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78880 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOMERVILLE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A41BAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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