| Issue ID | 1507513 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142385 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 12/10/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving 60 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the battery became drained and could not be recharged. The vehicle was taken to spradley barr motors inc. (2200 westland rd, cheyenne, wy 82001, 307-638-3335) where it was diagnosed that the oil filter contained metal fragments. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they were waiting for the warranty company to diagnose the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STRINGWOOD, IL |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A4XBAXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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