| Issue ID | 1522006 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11161337 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 14/12/18 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving approximately 25 mph, a warning chime sounded and "hybrid system warning" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle decelerated as if the brake pedal were depressed. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. After attempting to restart the vehicle a few times, the failure went away. The contact stated that the failure occurred sporadically for a month and was becoming worse. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 146,388. *dt consumer stated error became permanent. Service manager suggested the consumer order a starter battery. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 146388 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEWBURGH, NY |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A41EAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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| Dealer's name | CENTRAL AVENUE HYUNDAI |
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