How much to replace an engine in a Hyundai Sonata?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a problem where the engine seizes without warning. The average repair cost is about $5,000 and the average mileage at the time of seizing is around 90,000 miles. A class action lawsuit in 2015 found the 2.4-liter engine to be defective.
Does Hyundai replace engine for free?
If it is necessary to replace the engine, dealers will provide you with a free service loaner vehicle or Hyundai will provide a free rental car for your use while your vehicle is being repaired.
What kind of engine does the Hyundai Sonata have?
There were four different engine options offered in the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The majority of the problems are with the 2.4L four-cylinder and the turbocharged 2.0L. These units are referred to as the “Theta II” family of engines.
Are there any problems with the Hyundai Sonata?
Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 70 problems related to engine burning oil (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata.
Why is my Hyundai Sonata engine burning oil?
No noted leaks or smoking, but there is valve train noise when the oil level is 1 quart low or lower. Increased oil consumption and engine knocking. Hyundai not honoring their commitment to replace engine free of cost.
How much oil should I put in my Hyundai Sonata?
A qt a 1000 miles seems very excessive. Dealer said that you need to be at 1. 5 qt per 1000 which would be almost no oil when I go have an oil change. The vehicle is only 3 years old and 100000 miles. This seems like too much oil to be burnt. And they know they have engine issues and will not rectify.
What kind of engine does a Hyundai Sonata have?
The vehicles in question were built between December 11, 2009, and April 12, 2012, at Hyundai’s Alabama, manufacturing facility, equipped with either a 2.0-liter turbo or 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.
What happens if your Hyundai Sonata engine fails?
This could lead to restricted oil flow, damaging internal parts. A symptom of the damage is a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine, and the result is possible engine failure. This could lead to the vehicle stalling, resulting in the risk of a crash.
What kind of engine does a Hyundai 2.4L have?
The Hyundai 2.4L engine (G4KC, G4KE, G4KG, G4KJ) belongs to the Theta/Theta II engine family. It is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with multi-point or direct injection depends on the generation and in which vehicle it is used. Like other engines, Hyundai shares this power unit with KIA brand.
Can a long block be replaced on a Hyundai Sonata?
A Hyundai long block replacement is advisable if its component short block and attached head are damaged irreparably. The long block is essentially the engine head bolted to a short block.