Engine seized

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the rod bearing (6 reports) and the engine (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2015 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Sonata

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 43,000 and 104,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Car engine seized, my safety was at risk because the vehicle was unable to break and or accelerate while drifting over into traffic.Dealership has yet to inspect my car or any diagnostic test on vehicle at all . It’s been 2months . Engine light appeared 2 days before incident.”

Filed Feb 10, 2022

“Sonata sport 2015 engine seized while trying to cross intersection of busy road, no one hurt cars swerved onto shoulder to avoid t-boning my car. The car was towed to the dealer and confirmed the engine seized due to the recall of engine that was sold defective. Denying claim bc the software campaign 953 was not performed, although I never received the notice. I am second owner bought car used from Hyundai Dealer.”

Filed Oct 22, 2021

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Other problems on this car

• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 250 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 171 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 83 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 76 reports
• Engine rattles or ticks 48 reports
• Vehicle fire 44 reports
• Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 41 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 36 reports
• Seat belt or seat problems 35 reports
• Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 32 reports
• Fuel pump failure 30 reports
• Multiple warning lights come on at once 29 reports
• Engine leaks oil 29 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 25 reports