Crankcase (pcv) problems of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

One problem related to crankcase (pcv) has been reported for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2013 Sonata.

1 Crankcase (pcv) problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2017

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the contact heard a knocking noise in the engine that became louder when the contact accelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found that there was no oil in the engine. Oil was added to the engine and the vehicle was taken to colonial Hyundai 4423 Lincoln hwy, downingtown, PA 19335 where it was diagnosed that there had been an unknown failure within the engine, causing the engine to make a tapping noise and lose oil excessively. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to colonial Hyundai where the dealer heard a clicking noise and the pcv valve was replaced. However, the failure recurred again. Colonial Hyundai also stated that a recall would be released and the contact would be provided with a new engine. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number 17v226000 (engine). However, colonial Hyundai stated that the vehicle passed the recall inspection and did not need a new engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact should follow up with the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 114,629. Np.




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