NHTSA Complaint #11453449 — 2021 HYUNDAI KONA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11453449
Vehicle	2021 HYUNDAI KONA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 2, 2022
Date Filed	February 22, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The engine failed at 12,034 miles. I was at the stop light right before the bay bridge and my life and others were severely put at risk. Had I been on the bridge when the engine seized it would have meant imminent death. The Hyundai dealership said they expected it because engines on the 2021 Hyundai Kona have been recalled. This vehicle was supposed to be fitted with a safety light warning the driver of an imminent fire or engine failure after 2019 but that didn’t happen.

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