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2012 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1534574
Internal NHTSA #	11173828
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA HYBRID
Model Year	2012
File date	13/01/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Engine blew a rod spontaneously while on the freeway. Going 75 miles an hour and heard a loud clicking sound that resulted in engine failure. No warning lights or indicators until after the engine seized. Left us stranded and in danger. Engine regularly maintained and no warning indicators or reason to have the car looked at prior to the event. Towed back to mechanic where he explained the engine rod had blown and damaged the engine and would require a completely new engine as a result. It's a hybrid and does not fall under the recall as of now but it's the exact same situation as the non hybrid versions. I only found out from the mechanic that there has been a problem with 2012 hyundai sonata engines.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	115000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	AVONDALE, AZ
VIN pattern	KMHEC4A47CAXXXXXX
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	75
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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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