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2009 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1615046
Internal NHTSA #	11277295
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2009
File date	23/04/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the p0014 code appeared and the cam sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where the cam sensor was replaced; however, the check engine warning indicator illuminated once again. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vivid and rr vivid solenoids needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and a full service was completed, including flushing the engine with cleanser and changing the oil. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment at jim burke hyundai (1424 5th ave n, birmingham, al 35203, (205) 386-959). The vehicle was taken to jim burke hyundai where it was determined that it was not under warranty. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and found codes: p0013 and p0011 (cvvt and assy not holding the camshaft timing). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,930.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	79930
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	GARDENDALE, AL
VIN pattern	5NPET46C79HXXXXXX
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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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