File · HYUNDAI-KIA-NU-ENGINE

Nu 1.8L / 2.0L engine oil consumption

Manufacturer

Hyundai/Kia

Years

2011–2016

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **Nu 1.8L / 2.0L engine oil consumption** issue — it's a known defect on Hyundai/Kia Elantra/Forte/Soul from 2011–2016.

Nu engine piston-ring wear causes excessive oil consumption (often >1qt/1k miles) and eventual engine damage. Hyundai issued a Knock Sensor Detection System recall and an extended warranty.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V-744; KSDS extended warranty.

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Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the Nu 1.8L / 2.0L engine oil consumption issue — well-documented defect on Hyundai/Kia 2011–2016, NHTSA recall 20V-744; KSDS extended warranty. If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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