2019 Hyundai Sonata: Crack in oil pan
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Sonata report: crack in oil pan. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 43,350 miles.
NHTSA has 94 owner complaints for the 2019 Sonata in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768871 (filed 10/04/2026): “My car's engine is burning oil. i have maintained service of oil changes and fluids, etc. since i purchased my car. it is not that old in my opinion.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763290 (filed 09/10/2026): “The contact owns a 2019 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into limp mode. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 58 mph. the contact retrieved …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace pan (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $710 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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