Hyundai Sonata Engine Recall - New one?

[Nick1994]

I'm wanting to go look at a 2011 Sonata. I ran the vin to see the recalls, and it has several that have not been completed.

One of which, is the metal shavings left in manufacturing. The remedy to this is for the dealership to replace the engine. I believe it said parts are available. The recall repair has not yet happened (car is for sale at a Nissan dealer).

Would I be stupid to not pick this thing up and get a new engine for free? It's only $6500.

Just checking to make sure that they are actually replacing the engine in these.

 

[Al]

Risky..You don't know its history. Hundai could find abuse within the engine

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Nick1994
One of which, is the metal shavings left in manufacturing. The remedy to this is for the dealership to replace the engine. I believe it said parts are available. The recall repair has not yet happened (car is for sale at a Nissan dealer).

Did you try calling up a local Hyundai service dept and giving them the VIN to see what they have to say?

I'd like to know whether this is an automatic engine replacement or whether they just inspect it and if they see no damage/issue, then they leave it at that.

 

[FowVay]

The service bulletin calls for an inspection and if the vehicle fails the inspection then it is submitted for engine replacement.

If it passes inspection (simply listening for knock) then the vehicle receives and extended warranty. I'm not certain what the parameters of that.

 

[cptbarkey]

Your almost to nirvana. 2012+ Camry is what you want. Dont waste your time with could bes or might haves. Good luck.

 

[SumpChump]

Yep! Get a 2012 Camry with the shuddering torque converter TSB and take it in for their "assessment" to qualify for a transmission tear out.

 

[Nick1994]

A Camry is almost 2x the cost. Not gonna happen.

 

[dtownfb]

2011 Sonata for only $6500? How many miles? Very risky? Are you sure Hyundai will honor the warranty esp since you are buying it from a Nissan dealership? Second owners only have 60k mile warranty not the 100k.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: dtownfb
Second owners only have 60k mile warranty not the 100k.

And it's only 5 years, so it's probably not applicable anyway. I'm guessing the OP is not buying it for the warranty aspect of it.

 

[Nick1994]

Originally Posted By: dtownfb
2011 Sonata for only $6500? How many miles? Very risky? Are you sure Hyundai will honor the warranty esp since you are buying it from a Nissan dealership? Second owners only have 60k mile warranty not the 100k.
118k miles, 2.4L. It isn't a matter of warranty. It's a recall so it could have 500k miles and it would be covered.

More research on this looks like they do indeed have to inspect it to hear if it has a knock. If so, engine replacement. If not, they send you on your merry way.

 

[cptbarkey]

Originally Posted By: SumpChump
Yep! Get a 2012 Camry with the shuddering torque converter TSB and take it in for their "assessment" to qualify for a transmission tear out.


have you washed your shoes yet?

 

[maximus]

Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: dtownfb
2011 Sonata for only $6500? How many miles? Very risky? Are you sure Hyundai will honor the warranty esp since you are buying it from a Nissan dealership? Second owners only have 60k mile warranty not the 100k.
118k miles, 2.4L. It isn't a matter of warranty. It's a recall so it could have 500k miles and it would be covered.

More research on this looks like they do indeed have to inspect it to hear if it has a knock. If so, engine replacement. If not, they send you on your merry way.


I have a 2011 Sonata with the recall still open. They most certainly will not give you a new engine automatically. As previously stated, the remedy is "listen" inspection. If it passes, they replace the dipstick with an orange handled one that causes the engine to be filled with slightly more oil and extend the powertrain warranty to 120,000 miles. That's it.

 

[Dave Hess]

For $6500 buy a Corolla or Civic.

 

[maximus]

Also, you can bet that if your car fails the test and gets an engine replacement, it will be an overhauled unit, not a new one.

 

[Jetronic]

doubt that, as we have to order engines in parts... blocks, heads, gaskets all seperate if it's a warranty thing...

 

[Nick1994]

Would it still be worth the purchase if it passed their inspection and didn't repair anything? What I'm trying to say is, could these metal shavings hurt the longevity of the car.

 

[maximus]

Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Would it still be worth the purchase if it passed their inspection and didn't repair anything? What I'm trying to say is, could these metal shavings hurt the longevity of the car.


If its got 118k miles, any potential damage would have manifested itself already.

I've got 107,000 on mine and it seems fine, save for some oil consumption. I've switched to VML and it seems to be helping.

 

[Jarlaxle]

Originally Posted By: maximus
Also, you can bet that if your car fails the test and gets an engine replacement, it will be an overhauled unit, not a new one.


So? What's wrong with a (factory) rebuilt engine?