NHTSA Complaint #11671093 — 2020 HYUNDAI KONA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11671093
Vehicle	2020 HYUNDAI KONA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 29, 2025
Date Filed	July 3, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I was driving when I heard a rattle below the car. About a mile later, my engine died. Turns out the oil plug fell out causing irreparable damage to my engine. Was fortunate to be able to coast down the bottom side of the bridge I was on to a safe spot off to the side.

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