NHTSA Complaint #11182359 — 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11182359
Vehicle	2015 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 6, 2018
Date Filed	February 25, 2019
Mileage	72,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

RECEIVED A SONATA'S ENGINE CONTROL UNIT LETTER, STATING A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN ISSUED ON MY CAR, ON EXCESSIVE CONNECTING ROD BEARING WEAR IN THE ENGINE. I HAVE A SEVERE KNOCKING IN MY ENGINE, WHEN MOVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN EXCELLING UP A HILL,AND IT STATED THIS CAN CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE INCLUDING ENGINE FAILURE. TOLD SERVICE MAN AND HE STATED IF IT IS THIS IT COULD TAKE ONE-THREE WEEKS FOR REPAIR. WHY ISN'T THIS A RECALL. STATES FOR THIS VIN# -8 RECALLS, BUT DOESN'T LIST THEM?? HOW DO I FIND THIS OUT?

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