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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

78 NHTSA complaints about engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication issues across 14 makes and 39 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

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ODI category ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

78 filings · 39 models · 14 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 78 ODI rows
  • MODELS 39 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 14 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 1.3% 1 crash-flagged
  • RANK #307 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 1 injuries

Filing-volume peers

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION (this)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EN…78LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSISTLANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: S…78LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK…78ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDERELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:A…77
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION vs nearest complaint-total peers

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#307 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 39 models). Open Hyundai Sonata (category leader) →

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION severity reading

The standout signal for engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 1 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 78 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Hyundai Sonata against LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST on filing totals before treating engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication volume as a purchase signal.

78
Complaints
39
Models Affected
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Hyundai Sonata
11
2 KIA Optima
8
3 KIA Soul
6
4 Chevrolet Equinox
5
5 KIA Sorento
4
6 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
4
7 Toyota Highlander
2
8 KIA Sportage
2
9 Jeep Compass
2
10 Jeep Cherokee
2
11 Hyundai Kona
2
12 Ford F-150
2
13 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2
14 Volvo Xc60
1
15 RAM 2500
1
16 Mazda CX-5
1
17 KIA Telluride
1
18 KIA Seltos
1
19 KIA Sedona
1
20 Jeep Wrangler
1
21 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1
22 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
1
23 Hyundai Tucson
1
24 Hyundai Santa FE
1
25 Hyundai Palisade
1
26 Hyundai Elantra GT
1
27 Hyundai Elantra
1
28 Hyundai Azera
1
29 Honda CR-V
1
30 GMC Terrain
1

Recent Complaints

2014 Honda CR-V

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2014 Chevrolet Equinox

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2012 Hyundai Sonata

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, which required the oil reservoir to be refilled after 3-4 weeks. Additionally,

2016 Ford Transit Connect

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2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 50 MPH. The check engine warning

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was oil leaking underneath the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local deale
2011 KIA Optima

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle

2015 KIA Soul Fire

See attached document for complaint.
2017 KIA Soul

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was
2020 KIA Optima

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that oil changes needed to be performed more frequently than
2017 Hyundai Azera

See attached document for complaint.
2020 KIA Telluride

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "Electronic Parking Brake" warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle failed to properly accele
2019 Hyundai Sonata

See attached document for complaint.
2016 Volvo Xc60

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2013 Hyundai Sonata

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2008 Jeep Wrangler

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission overheated, and the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart
2018 Ford Focus

See attached document for complaint
2016 Hyundai Sonata

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2017 KIA Sportage

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while reversing in a parking lot, the contact became aware that there was a significant amount of engine oil had leaked onto the ground. The co
2018 Jeep Cherokee

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