| Issue ID | 1289619 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10873718 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 24/05/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The repair would not be covered under warranty or per a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 07/27/16*lj the consumer stated metal shvings were found in the engine. Updated 08/01/16.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAUGHTON, LA |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A43BAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/10/13 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 75 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SIWELL LEUS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 214-352-8100 |
| Dealer's city | DALLAS |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 75207 |