| Issue ID | 1530669 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11170917 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 10/01/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2 times the engine stalled in the middle of an intersection due to hybrid system failure. A simple fuse for the hybrid system went out and turned off all power. The main issue is that this is a very dangerous design flaw. Other hybrid vehicles have a safety feature that when the hybrid system is not working the gasoline engine will still be in full operation. Everytime the engine light goes on it kills the whole car. I got stuck on an expressway and was put in a dangerous situation when this did not have to happen because they don't have to make the 2 motors completely dependent on each other. Having the gasoline engine continue to run and be able to power the car in a hybrid system failure will save someone's life. I am not sure why this is not a requirement by law to have this safety feature |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUNRISE, FL |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A40EAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 65 |
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