| Issue ID | 1329019 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10918661 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 20/04/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Exterior door handles break and doors cannot be opened from outside vehicle. In an accident situation, rescue personnel would not be able to gain easy access to render aid. Both front door handles have broken and now a rear door! No warning and hyundai doesn't acknowledge defect. Numerous reports of same problem on internet. Handle simply breaks when opening door. Apr-oct 2016 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET4AC4AHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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