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2013 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1617217
Internal NHTSA #	11278873
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2013
File date	15/04/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The recall for hyundai, campaign953 was to install engine software update for all sonata vehicles from 2011-2018 with a 2. 4l gdi. I had the engine recall software update done on 3/26/19. This was intended as a warning system in the event of engine failure. On 4/15/19, while driving on the freeway in los angeles, my engine seized up, and put my life at risk. The software update did not work, and there was no warning at all. If i had not been in the right lane, and able to steer over into a very narrow shoulder of the freeway, i could have been seriously injured or worse. The car was towed to my mechanic's lot near me, since it was a sunday evening, and hyundai was not open. The next day, my mechanic did start the car, and said it should be fine to drive it the short distance to the hyundai dealer, less than 2 miles away, since it was a warranty situation. I got one block, and the engine seized up again. I had it towed the 2 miles to the dealer. They discovered the engine had to be replaced, which took almost 4 weeks. No explanation of the software update failure. Since getting the car back on may 7,2019- i have had total anxiety, and fear the same issue could happen. I had a severe panic attack on the freeway on may 10, that was terrifying, and a friend had to stay on the phone with me until i got to work. I have contacted the hyundai corp. Legal dept. Through an attorney, and there has been no satisfaction in compensation or consideration for the fact that due to their faulty engine, and recall software failure, they put my life at risk! The customer care dept. Is the worst i have ever experienced with any company, and i am now at extreme financial loss. The re-sale value has plummeted, and i now have financial stress being forced to get another car i feel safe in. I have lost total confidence in hyundai. This was a terrible nightmare that is not being resolved! Help!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	46328
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SHERMAN OAKS, CA
VIN pattern	5NPEB4AC8DHXXXXXX
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	45
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What is Recall?
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.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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