| Issue ID | 1256297 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10822126 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 03/11/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 mph, there was an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The failure recurred randomly. The contact also stated that the gauges on the instrument panel became inoperable randomly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil measuring device failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CONROE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC7BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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