NHTSA Complaint #11514371 — 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11514371
Vehicle	2015 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	October 1, 2022
Date Filed	March 29, 2023
Mileage	52,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the oil warning light was flashing on and off. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pressure switch failed, and oil had entered the ECU. The vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil and the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

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