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2012 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1264653
Internal NHTSA #	10838629
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2012
File date	26/02/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have been notified by hyundai motor america that my car is part of nhtsa campaign 15v-568. The issue is metal debris from the manufacturing process causing premature wear and possible engine seizing. The dealer has informed me that the will evaluate the engine with a "sound" test, only, taking about 15 minutes. This being the authorized method from hyundai to this dealer. I assume that nhtsa has approved this method of evaluation. This method of testing will only identify those engines that have already experienced enough excess wear to cause unusual noises. This dependent on miles driven which will vary significantly among the number of vehicles effected. Metal debris blocking oil passages will not be detected by this test. Crankshaft and bearing damage due to metal debris that will be a long term problem will not be detected by this noise test. Vehicles with low mileage such as mine may not have enough damage sustained to cause any detectable noises at this time. The proper evaluation of this potential problem would consist of removing of the oil pan and inspecting for debris, disassembly of the oil pump for inspection, removal of all connecting rod bearings and inspection for metal debris or premature wear. This process would provide a more reasonable assurance that a future engine seizure would not occur. This problem represents safety uncertainty unless properly evaluated, which i do not believe is being done per your approval to this manufacturer. If possible, i would like to have a copy of your written approval to this manufacturer to use the sound test for this important safety issue. I am available to discuss this matter at any time [xxx] thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	25000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BERLIN, CT
VIN pattern	5NPEC4AC9CHXXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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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.
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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.
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2012 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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