Hyundai to Recall 470,000 Sonatas (2015, sedans, Corvette, engine)

[Dburger]

Hyundai Motor Co said it would recall 470,000 Sonata sedans in the United States to replace faulty engine parts, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Hyundai Motor America is recalling the model year 2011-2012 cars as certain metallic debris may not have been fully removed when engine crankshafts were being manufactured, according to the documents. (1.usa.gov/1gTUbLb)

The carmaker said the debris could cause connecting rod damage, leading to possible engine failure and increasing the risk of a crash.

However, there have been no reports of accidents or injuries attributed to this condition so far, Hyundai said.

The recall affects Sonatas manufactured between Dec. 11, 2009 and April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine, the company said.

Hyundai to recall 470,000 Sonatas in the U.S. over engine issue | Reuters

[vision33r]

Hyundai probably learned that a recall is cheaper than going through fines and litigation.

[southernnaturelover]

I have been waiting on this for over a year. They've been trying to blame it on sludge.

[NHDave]

Why don't they use the Corvette solution and recommend early oil changes? Not good enough for Hyundai?

[Fargobound]

Originally Posted by NHDave

Why don't they use the Corvette solution and recommend early oil changes? Not good enough for Hyundai?

Recommend early oil changes at whose expense? It's pretty typical of GM to pass the buck, but Hyundai is stepping up and taking care of the problem

[NHDave]

Originally Posted by Fargobound

Recommend early oil changes at whose expense? It's pretty typical of GM to pass the buck, but Hyundai is stepping up and taking care of the problem

You seem to have missed the sarcasm...

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by Fargobound

Recommend early oil changes at whose expense? It's pretty typical of GM to pass the buck, but Hyundai is stepping up and taking care of the problem

Only because they're being sued.

[NHDave]

Originally Posted by southernnaturelover

Only because they're being sued.

Yeah, but hey, like VW, they stepped up eventually. Better (too) late than never

[iamweasel]

Originally Posted by Dburger

Hyundai to recall 470,000 Sonatas in the U.S. over engine issue | Reuters

I don't think this is the end of it. I've had two friends that needed engine replacements - one a 2013 model with 30,000 miles and another 2014 model with 10,000 miles on it. I think the issues are deeper than what they are admitting.

[J.Thomas]

I thought Accents were decent cars.