| Issue ID | 1220703 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10764646 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 14/09/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was traveling on the beltway doing 65 mph, i pressed on the gas pedal. I felt i was losing speed. I notice the speedometer decelerating down to 40mph while i was pressing the gas pedal. I put on my hazard lights pulled to the side of the road. I was concerned because no warning light came on, to notified me there was a problem with the vehicle. I took my car to the dealership, it was diagnosis as problem with my fuel pump. I check with hyundai they said, the fuel pump does not have a warning light. My concern if some type of warning light should have appeared on the dashboard before i started the car. I would have not drove the car if the warning light was on, i would have took it to the dealership. I felt this was a safety issue because someone could have rear end me on the beltway, due to the sudden drop in speed. I have enjoyed my car so far, but i was disappointed regarding this incident. I have a son who drives my car, i am worried about his safety and the safety of others. I was assigned a case number with hyundai 8216379. However, i spoke with a case manager [xxx] who said it was not much they could do. I wanted to have a record on file regarding this compliant, and to see if it could be investigated. Thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRINGDALE , MD |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET4AC0AHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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