NHTSA Complaint #11504662 — 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11504662
Vehicle	2016 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 12, 2023
Date Filed	January 31, 2023
Mileage	65,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH downhill, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed by AAA. The dealer diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with a rebuilt engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

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