| Issue ID | 1708759 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11377893 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 04/09/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata plugin hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, she heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove to her residence. The contact stated she had the vehicle towed to harrisonburg ford, inc. (3155 s main st, harrisonburg, va 22801; (540) 434-0700), where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.*dt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HEBRON, MD |
| VIN pattern | KMHE54L22HAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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