| Issue ID | 1389714 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11003408 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 02/07/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving, he heard a rattling noise under the hood. The contact stated also mentioned while taking the vehicle to be serviced for an oil change, the rattling noise began to make a loud knocking noise. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the independent mechanic informed him that he should not drive the vehicle and that he needed to have the engine checked. The vehicle was then taken to dave hallman hyundai at 2104 state st, erie, pa 16503, (814) 452-6731 where it was diagnosed that there was an oil sludge build-up and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was 56,150. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56150 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | UNION CITY, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPE24AF7FHXXXXXX |
| 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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