NHTSA Complaint #11448255 — 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11448255
Vehicle	2016 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 20, 2022
Date Filed	January 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The engine caught on fire while driving. Beginning back in June 2021, the CEL came on and placed the car into limp mode. Code P1326 was generated. Mileage at 91,220. Dealership confirmed engine bearing clearance test passed. Since then needed to add 1 to 1-1/2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. Second CEL light came on in Nov 2021 and car went into limp mode. Code P1326 was generated again. Dealership confirmed engine bearing clearance test passed. Hyundai Corporate was contacted by the dealership to determine if engine can be changed out. It was declined. On 1/20/22, the car engine caught on fire with a likely total loss. No CEL was seen prior to this occurring. Approx. Mileage 100300

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