NHTSA Complaint #11458217 — 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11458217
Vehicle 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 177,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and was shaking while coming to a complete stop. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was no oil in the oil reservoir and refilled the engine oil. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer; however, the vehicle had previously had an oil change less than one month prior to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

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