I have a brand new 2020 Hyundai Kona. 2.0 engine (AWD-Automatic) Car is burning oil at just 3000 miles. 1st scheduled oil changes is 7500 according to owners manual. At 3000 I needed to add 1 quart of oil. Now at 4000 is 1qt low again. What could be wrong? what should I do?
to make matters worse my girlfriend and I bought matching Kona's the same day, same time, same dealer. Her Kona (same engine, tranny, etc) is trouble free. perfect and has no oil burn issues.
@areohbee50
Adding one quart per thousand miles should leave a track of where oil is leaving motor. You should see it so obvious even a dealership can see it. Why don't you see oil on ground or even dripping from tailpipe? Do not delay. Return to dealer NOW.
If your girlfriend's car is not having any problems, then there is something definitely wrong with your engine. You should take it right back to the dealer and have them fix the issue. Your piston rings are probably bad, which they shouldn't be...
At this moment am having the same problem with 2020 hyundai kona,just gotten my auto back yesterday diagnosed were oil change cause I had no oil,need fuel change,transmission fluid change. Dealership only gave me a oil change so am goin to be taking pictures of my oil stick everyday. When get the oil get low am goin back to dealership. One person said he drive around with case of oil in his car. No one should be doin that on a new vehicle.
It should be under warranty. Make a complaint about that. It is a new model. Expect you both are going to be guinea pigs for another issues revealed during usage. This is what you can expect from any new model and generation.
Good luck with patience!
This is the reason why Scotty warns everybody to stay away from the Korean junk. The quality just isn’t there.
Unfortunately for you, it’s ruined your new car buying experience. You’re gonna have to fight with the dealer tooth & nail over this one, and get them to acknowledge the issue first, then fix it for free.
Keep all your options open including hiring a lawyer, because the Hyundai group is renowned for not admitting to manufacturing defects.
@inthrustwetrust
Do not threaten a lawyer until after dealership refuses to fix the car. Lawyering up can stop the repair process. It is not like lawyering up against police brutality.
@jimz
That’s what I meant by ‘keep all your options open’. If the manufacturer refuses to acknowledge the problem or fix the car, then consider getting a lawyer.
My first thought is that you may have bad piston rings. Hyundai had to issue a recall over improperly heat treated (and thus brittle) piston rings on the 2.0L engine used in the Kona and several other Hyundai models in that year range. Extreme oil consumption - as much as a quart per 500 miles - have been reported.
In any case, definitely take it back to the dealership ASAP.
Are you replying to @msplync66? The question in the opening post is 3 years old.
So it is (D'oh!) I should really avoid posting on two hours' sleep. My bad!