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2011 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1151064
Internal NHTSA #	10678152
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2011
File date	19/01/15
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving down the highway, the engine started making a knocking noise. No less than 30 seconds later did the car's engine make a large bag noise and i ran over what felt like parts. I coasted a while down the road and finally pulled the car over to the side of the road. Upon opening the hood i discovered oil all over the intake and exhaust manifolds as well as the radiator. I called hyundai roadside assistance and had the car towed to faulkner hyundai in harrisburg pa on 1/19/14. They provided a service loaner and said they would get back to me with an update on the car. I waited until wednesday the 21st before calling them, only to find out that the engine had seized and they had already taken pictures of the damage and sent them to the hyundai people to seek warranty coverage. They also asked me for maintenance records on the car. I change the oil myself and always put in full synthetic, so they had me submit receipts from the auto parts store proving i bought oil and filters or the sonata. I am now awaiting resolution from hyundai. Will update once i have an answer from hyundai. This is a pretty serious safety concern, the engine let go at 60+mph without warning, when it let go it blew oil all over the engine compartment and i'm sure on the road as well. Lucky i was driving early in the morning and their was very little traffic.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	71229
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SHAWNEE, KS
VIN pattern	5NPEC4ACBH0XXXXXX
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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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	60
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2011 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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