| Issue ID | 1154696 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10680843 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 17/03/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Returned car to dealer 16 months after purchase due to grinding noise from wheels. Brake calipers had locked up, destroying pads and scoring the rotors. Brakes serviced again in 2012 and 2013 for worn pads and grinding noise. Brakes failed again in june 2014 requiring new pads and rotors, front and rear. Returned car to dealer due to a burning smell in december 2014. Found right rear caliper had seized. Replaced caliper and pad. Again burning smell in january 2015. Dealer found left rear caliper had seized. Replaced caliper, pads, and rotor. Contacted hyundai motor america who states this is normal. Also state that design defects are not covered under hyundai warranty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DUBLIN, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C19HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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