NHTSA Complaint #11500801 — 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11500801
Vehicle	2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 9, 2023
Date Filed	January 9, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PR

Consumer Description

Engine rod bearing failure cause engine broke if You have any information please give me and hyundai have a recall for knock sensor they cause a premature engine failure cause Fire in most of the case

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