| Issue ID | 1235217 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10806905 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 28/06/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2012 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine issues and recall notice 15v-568. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the engine began to make a loud knocking noise and he lost power to the vehicle. The consumers managed to drive to an auto mechanic just a few miles away, where he was informed the bearings had gone out and the engine needed to be replaced. The consumer had the vehicle towed to his mechanic where the engine was replaced at a cost of $ 2656. 83.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53725 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | IDAHO FALLS, ID |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC3CHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| 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 |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | STAN'S REPAIR |
| Dealer's telephone number | 524-5770 |
| Dealer's city | IDAHO FALLS |
| Dealer's state code | ID |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 83401 |