Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2008 Hyundai Sonata

Driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph when my vehicle lost power without any warning whatsoever, including power steering. Momentum and struggle steering allowed me to move from center lane to shoulder of the road safely. Initially thought it was the leaky head cover gasket that slowly leaked onto the alternator. Had it towed to a reputable mechanic who later informed me the engine had seized. He did verify that was oil in the engine at the time. The car was not even 10 yrs old and purchased brand new.

Engine died while driving. The cause was alternator failure due to oil leak from front valve cover. This is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata 2008 with 3. 3 liters v6.

Driving while using cruise control at approximately 65 mph the check engine, air bag, and e. S. C light illuminated. Also, a simultaneous internal engine explosion resulted in an instant fire as well as a rod thrown from the vehicle damaging block and setting the car on fire from a resulting massive oil leak. There was no prior damage leading up to the incident nor any indication to my knowledge that there were any concerns with my car till it was too late unfortunately.

Driving approximately 50 mph when I heard pop. Smoke came from under hood. Pulled over. Popped hood. Smoke coming from engine. Checked dipstick and no oil. Never had oil leak. No oil light ever came on. No no check engine light. No overheat or hot engine light. Just a small fire underneath the engine on ground. Bought oil that just leaked immediately after putting in. No warning. No signals. No alerts. Blown engine. They want $5300 for a used engine.

Cars valve cover and or timing cover leaks on the alternator causing the alternator to be "soaked with oil "(dealers words). At any time thereafter the alternator could fail causing the engine to stall and causing injury. Hyundai refuses to replace the alternator but is replacing the alternator in the 07-12 Hyundai veracruz under recall with the same engine design and the same alternator placement. I have 2 cars an 08 and an 07 Sonata that both had the same problem. Why does Hyundai want to recall the veracruz and not the Hyundai with the same problem? the car has been in 3 times for inspection and a call to Hyundai on 04-13-2014. Hyundai refuses to replace the alternator.

Oil leaking down from timing cover onto alternator and down to oil pan found during routine oil change. Took to one dealer, was told no leak. Took back to my mechanic, took pictures, took to another dealer and was repaired. Found timing cover leaking, remove timing cover, v/c gaskets and pump gaskets.