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2012 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1232652
Internal NHTSA #	10785863
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA HYBRID
Model Year	2012
File date	29/06/15
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving it down the street started to hesitate frequently while driving then heard a loud clanking sound which continued on while driving it to dealer. Dealer looked at it and we were told the motor had gone out and needed to be replaced! They also said we had to pay for it because they said our oil changes were not approved! Once we got the paper work back they quoted they found oil build up and large chunks of metal throughout the engine that has contaminated the valve train. They had to replace engine, cylinder head, valve, valve spring, camshafts ,gaskets! Now they are issuing a recall on hyundai sonatas for this exact problem , but they are also saying our car is not included in the recall even though what they fixed is the exact problem that is listed on the recall. It took them almost 2 months to have our car in the shop because they couldn't find the parts needed to fix the engine!!!!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	55437
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROSEVILLE, CA
VIN pattern	KMHEC4A43CAXXXXXX
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
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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	45
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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