NHTSA Complaint #11576749 — 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11576749
Vehicle	2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 22, 2023
Date Filed	March 11, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

Engine seized while going 55-60mph with warning lights only 15 seconds before my vehicle completely stopped on the highway [XXX] ) The engine was replaced by Hyundai along with the manifold and catalytic converter. Vehicle lost all control and power and started excessively knocking while I tried to get to the shoulder but only made it to the right lane. The safety of others and myself were out at risk due to no control of the vehicle. Repair order attached INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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