| Issue ID | 1545878 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11186237 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 06/10/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While in motion going 60mph, vehicle sputtered and then an alarm sounded along with a warning displayed on the drivers side screen stating "hybrid safety warning. Pull over and do not drive." the car would no longer accelerate and came to a stop. Had to restart the car. The same warning happened again the following day while in motion going 50mph. Had to get out of the roadway and restart the car. Hyundai replaced the entire engine under manufacturer warranty (took about 5 months). Upon receiving vehicle back, the same issue happened in the first 10 mins of driving it (issue not fixed). It is back at the hyundai service center awaiting repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WELLINGTON, FL |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A46EAXXXXXX |
| 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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