NHTSA Complaint #11118421 — 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11118421
Vehicle	2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 19, 2018
Date Filed	August 7, 2018
Mileage	3 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

ENGINE STARTED MAKING A VERY LOUD KNOCKING SOUND WHILE DRIVING 70-75 MPH. SHORTLY THERE AFTER THE ENGINE STOPPED AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE HOOD. TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP THAT SAID THE PISTON BROKE AND WENT THROUGH THE FIREWALL.

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