{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11726946,"manufacturer":"Hyundai Motor America","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/13/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"03/25/2026","vin":"5NPEC4AC0BH","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The vehicle suddenly stopped and died while driving.  The mechanic confirms that the engine is gone, contact Hyundai.  Ourisman of Rockville and Hyundai Motor America (HMA) refuses to replace the engine for free.   The vehicle has now developed a severe engine knock consistent with the well-documented defect affecting Hyundai\u2019s Theta II engines. Hyundai has publicly acknowledged this issue and issued a major recall covering approximately 470,000 vehicles with the following specifications:  \u2022 Model Years: 2011\u20132012 \u2022 Engines: 2.0L and 2.4L \u2022 Manufacturing Period: December 11, 2009 \u2013 April 12, 2012  Hyundai and federal regulators identified the safety concern as manufacturing debris that could restrict oil flow to rod bearings. This defect can lead to engine knocking and eventual engine failure. Critically, Hyundai has acknowledged that engine failure may stall the vehicle while driving, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.  Hyundai\u2019s official remedy for this defect required dealerships to:  \u2022 Inspect engines for bearing noise \u2022 Replace the engine if necessary \u2022 Honor Hyundai\u2019s extended engine warranty of 10 years / 120,000 miles for affected vehicles.  This issue has also been the subject of significant litigation, including the class action lawsuit Case No. [XXX], filed January 23, 2018, against Hyundai Motor America (HMA), Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA), Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), and Kia Motors Corporation (KMC).  Despite these well-known issues, Ourisman of Rockville failed to disclose any of the following when selling my daughter's this vehicle:  1. The widespread engine defects associated with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata.  2. The recall and safety concerns related to debris restricting oil flow to rod bearings.  3. The extended Hyundai engine warranty covering affected vehicles up to 120,000 miles.  This omission is particularly concerning because this defect presents a serious safety hazard and a clear and present danger.  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2011","productMake":"HYUNDAI","productModel":"SONATA","manufacturer":"Hyundai Motor America"}]}]}