| Issue ID | 1578759 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11229352 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 02/06/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving various speeds and attempting to brake, the vehicle accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal multiple times and was able to stop the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle intermittently failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failures recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to jim click mazda auto mall (877-888-2760, located at 700 w auto mall dr, tucson, az 85705), but the failures could not be diagnosed or duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not provided. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VAIL, AZ |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A40FAXXXXXX |
| 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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