Engine Knocking Noise problems of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra

While driving on interstate 8e just before pine valley, in lane one, my vehicle suddenly began making a loud knocking noise. A moment later, the oil light came on, then the engine light and then the car stalled and could not be restarted. Luckily, as soon as the lights came on and the car stalled we were able to make it to the right hand shoulder. Once there we tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to frank Hyundai. Yesterday we were informed that the vehicle's engine is seized and requires a new engine. I am the second owner and have only had the vehicle for 2 yrs and it only has 87,000 miles on it. It has been well maintained. There is absolutely no reason the engine should have seized suddenly as it did. All vehicle fluids were checked and operational safety checks were performed and were good prior to our trip. We are lucky to have not been hit by another vehicle when this occurred. I understand that this is occurring in other Elantras of my same year in addition to the other Hyundai vehicles that have already been recalled. It my urgent request that this be investigated before someone does get injured or killed. I also request that Hyundai inclued the Elantras with same the affected years of the sonata and santa fe's, such as my 2014 be included in the recall.

After driving on the highway the engine started making a significant knocking sound. I pulled over and had the car towed to the dealer. They performed an engine diagnosis and removed the oil pan to find a lot of metal flakes. I was advised not to drive the vehicle (engine would likely seize) and informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle only has 85,000 miles on it, and the repair quotes are $6,500-8,500, which is almost what the vehicle was worth before the engine failure. Neither the manufacturer or the dealer would provide financial assistance towards repair due to me being the second owner. Since taking ownership at approximately 70,000 miles I have had every recommended maintenance performed by the dealer. No indication was ever given to me about there being metal in the oil pan or any potential problem arising. I have since found out that these engines have a high failure rate, and the manufacturer fights tooth-and-nail to avoid acknowledging a problem or assisting with repair costs for second owners -- even if well under the 100,000-mile power train warranty provided to original owners.