NHTSA Complaint #11477600 — 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11477600
Vehicle	2013 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 30, 2022
Date Filed	August 4, 2022
Mileage	108,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated. The driver pulled over and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the mechanic stated that there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000. The VIN was not available.

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