| Issue ID | 1255252 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10821331 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 24/12/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car has had four rear caliper failures. These caliper failures have also consumed three sets of rear brake pads and two sets of rear rotors. The failure appears to be an excessive wear/slow to release condition that creates an overheating of the brake system, which has symptoms of a burning smell from the brakes and the rim of each wheel being far too hot to touch. Once we noticed the most recent failure, we noticed that the burning smell can start within about 1/2 mile drive. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 114400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PLYMOUTH, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C59HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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