NHTSA Complaint #11530873 — 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11530873
Vehicle	2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 1, 2023
Date Filed	July 7, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

Knocking coming from the engine, OIL in the engine, Oil pressure light came on. Was looked at by two private mechanics and the dealership and was told the engine was faulty and not to drive it. The engine needed to be replaced. Was denied replacement by corporate since it just passed the warranty and was told to go to the BBB if I didn’t like it.

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