| Issue ID | 1719552 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11389504 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 15/01/21 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My hyundai sonata 2011 with vin [xxx], is having issues that is connecting-rod bearings in the engine that could wear out prematurely and damage the engine. This is similar to the same recall tied to hyundai sonata 2011 - 2013 hybrid. The only difference is my car is not an hybrid. I believe this to be the same issue and i could be junking my car because of this issue. Thanks information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 145000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PROSPER, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC2BHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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