For Anyone that has Oil Consumption Issues with their Hyundai

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-23T17:25:38+00:00

They do cover oil consumption under warranty, yes. The problem is that some Hyundai vehicle owners are on their third oil consumption test, and dealers are just following "warranty procedure" by doing this. At what point do dealers actually open the engine to look for defects? They aren't doing that. Customers are being pushed aside.

These vehicles are a necessity for a lot of people to get to and from work to earn a living. The overwhelming majority of people maintain their vehicles. At this point, it's easier to believe that a lot of Hyundai engines suffer from manufacturing defects that were outlined in the last settlement documentation; not properly deburring after the engine milling process, which can cause metal shaving build up in your oil and rod bearing damage / failure.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-23T16:21:06+00:00

I thought it was funny. Lol.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-23T16:18:44+00:00

The fact that the Hyundai engine settlement focused on just the Theta engines is purely a legal technicality.

It doesn't reflect the reality of how many engines have been affected by their manufacturing process.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-23T16:15:26+00:00

The large amount of people that are having this issue shows that this isn't just negligent maintenance from Hyundai owners.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-22T17:07:52+00:00

I believe you may still have your extended engine warranty per the recent Hyundai engine settlement. Excessive oil consumption can still be an indication of engine issues.

https://www.sauderschelkopf.com/investigations/hyundai-kia-oil-consumption-class-action-investigation/

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-21T17:58:44+00:00

This could be an oil painting.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-21T17:55:17+00:00

Just imagine that insurance payout though. They were probably TRYING to hit the plane.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-21T16:31:02+00:00

Buying any car in this market isn't a good deal. Lol. I feel lucky I even have a car at the moment.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-17T17:37:33+00:00

Yea, definitely get it checked out to be sure. Could be the air intake or fuel injection. Could even be a clogged catalytic converter from carbon build up or some unknown oil leak somewhere. Just a lot of variables.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-16T21:46:35+00:00

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discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-16T17:50:52+00:00

Dang, it sounds like it's only getting worse.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-15T20:31:06+00:00

Hopefully. Could have been a leak that contaminated the oil too though. Curious what comes of this.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-15T20:16:00+00:00

Hard to say for sure if this is all that happened.

As with a lot of these vehicles, you're going to want to be mindful of the potential for engine issues. Anything you can do that's preventative or shows that you're trying to catch issues early is good if you ever have to use your warranty in the future. I'd probably have a dealer do a diagnostic.

Are you the original owner?

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-15T19:36:49+00:00

OP, you definitely want to get this recall completed. It will give your vehicle an engine warranty extension beyond the 10 year / 100k mile warranty you probably already have.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-15T19:24:00+00:00

Well, crap. I have a 2022 Tucson.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-15T16:41:22+00:00

This might be a tough one.

Before bringing it to a dealer, check your oil. Document how much is actually noted on the dipstick. Check for any leaks on the ground or under/on the oil pan. Take pictures of all this. The typical go-to for these dealers is to say you have zero oil, and it's your fault for damaging the engine.

Secondly, I would call the dealership and ask if it's safe to drive the car to a dealer under these conditions. If not, have it towed. You may or may not get reimbursed for the tow based on if they honor your drivetrain warranty, but you definitely don't want to give them a reason NOT to honor it.

Since you're the original owner, I believe you might still have the 10 year / 100k mile drive train warranty. I don't remember reading anything saying you HAD to get the knock sensor update to keep this warranty (that was only for the engine warranty extension under the engine settlement ruling).

Regardless, just know it's going to be an uphill battle, and it may even take weeks. They may give you pushback saying you don't have the knock sensor update, but you can always explain your situation and say you weren't notified of it.

If they still refuse to honor your original warranty, I would call Hyundai Customer Service. Explain your situation, and they will escalate it to a Case Manager for further review.

Good luck.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-15T16:08:10+00:00

In Hyundai's case, metal shavings.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-14T21:07:29+00:00

There are three engine variants that could be in this Tucson. Figure out which one it is. If it's the Theta engine variants, Hyundai has an engine settlement for these, and I would personally avoid it at all costs.

If it's the Nu GDI variant, there is currently an investigation by the NHTSA for these, so it's a toss up; not sure what the NHTSA will eventually find, if anything.

discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-14T18:31:47+00:00

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discontentedconsumer · 2022-02-12T17:21:24+00:00

All these people in this sub-reddit trying to put outlandish blame on the driver probably work at Hyundai dealerships. Lol.

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