| Issue ID | 1441458 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11064202 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 05/01/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Every owner of a 2012 hyundai sonata that has over 130,000 miles that i talked to complains the car uses far too much oil (3 to 4 quarts between oil changes) under normal driving conditions. If you are not aware of this issue and do not check you oil weekly, you will ruin an engine due to lack of oil. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BIRMINGHAM, AL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC1CHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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