| Issue ID | 1444755 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11067006 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 02/02/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Blown engine, bought 2015 sonata with 36,000 miles, certified used, leased car. Driving home about 35 mph, the engine made a loud clunking sound, thankfully i was in the right lane, i pulled off the street into a parking lot when all of a sudden the car engine blew. Had to tow back to the dealership where they are to replace the engine. Hyundai usa needs send out recall for the gti engine that is causing a lot of issues. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36599 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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