Hyundai recalls 470,000 Sonatas to replace engines

[LTC8K6]

DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai is recalling nearly a half-million midsize cars in the U.S. to replace the engines because a manufacturing problem could cause them to fail.

The recall covers 470,000 Sonata sedans from the 2011 and 2012 model years equipped with 2-liter or 2.4-liter gasoline engines. At the time, the Sonata was Hyundai's top-selling vehicle in the U.S.

The company also is recalling nearly 100,000 Accent small cars because the brake lights can fail.

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[Jimzz]

They are not replacing all, its just a recall for them to come in and if its making a rod noise they will replace. They also extended the engine warranty to 120k.

 

[LTC8K6]

I think that means they probably will be replacing them all, just not all at once.

 

[MustISO]

Wow, that's a lot of cars.

I just got a notice from Honda regarding excessive oil consumption. They extended my warranty to 8 years or 125K miles. Dealer has never mentioned excessive consumption so mine may not be affected.

 

[WilliamM2]

Wow, that's a lot of cars.

I just got a notice from Honda regarding excessive oil consumption. They extended my warranty to 8 years or 125K miles. Dealer has never mentioned excessive consumption so mine may not be affected.

Toyota has done the same with the Camry (10 years - 150K). You can tell if yours is affected easy enough, does it use oil? Mine doesn't use a drop.

 

[SearchMaster]

Wow, that's a lot of cars.

I just got a notice from Honda regarding excessive oil consumption. They extended my warranty to 8 years or 125K miles. Dealer has never mentioned excessive consumption so mine may not be affected.

No kidding - at $1,000 each (inc. installation), that's almost half a billion dollars. But I'm sure not all will be impacted so likely a fraction of that.

 

[gorb]

I wish they replaced the engine in my 2006 sonata before it blew up with less than 67k on it -_-

 

[dmoney1980]

Holy crap! Wife and I have a 2011 sonata with 58k miles on it. Bought brand new and just paid it off....should I call the dealer to inquire about this or wait for the recall letter?

 

[Subyman]

Holy crap! Wife and I have a 2011 sonata with 58k miles on it. Bought brand new and just paid it off....should I call the dealer to inquire about this or wait for the recall letter?

Takes 2 mins to call...