| Issue ID | 1729363 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11399498 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 03/03/21 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Went to start car on wed an was making a very loud noise. Shut it off and check fluids and everything was fine. Had car towed to dealer and the inspected it. Told me it was metal in the engine and motor was shot. Was told that it would be $14000 for a new engine out of my pocket. This is the reason for the recall and now my car is disabled. I am without a vehicle until this matter is resolved. I have video from the dealer but it wont let me send it for my report. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 127000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A49CAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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