NHTSA Complaint #11423012 — 2020 HYUNDAI KONA

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive to the residence. The warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the oil level was very low. The engine oil was topped off. The contact left the dealer and while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled several times with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.