| Issue ID | 1260446 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10825215 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 06/02/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2013 sonata started making knocking noise from engine. The next day, tried driving it to go to the hyundai dealership. While driving on freeway, knocking noise gets worse, car stalls on freeway. No warning lights came on. Had to coast over to right shoulder on freeway. Engine siezed. There are recalls on 2011 and 2012 sonata engines for engine defect made in manufacturing plant. Although my car was a 2013 it did exactly what others complained about with there sonata's. I believe my 2013 sonata had an engine defect. I have a picture of metal fragments in the oil pan, which caused the engine to sieze and is the reason for the recall on 2011 and 2012 sonatas. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FONTANA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC5DHXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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