| Issue ID | 885094 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10428355 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 03/10/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Power to the engine completely cut out while driving. All warning lights illuminated and a large warning message appeared: check charging system. I coasted to the highway shoulder. The electrical system was providing power to the accessories only (radio, air) but it was stuck in this mode. Would not turn off until i depressed the start/stop button for approx 5 seconds. Eventually the car powered on again. This happened twice in the last 48 hours. The car is currently at the dealer. Reading through nhtsa reports, it appears this has happened to other sonata hybrid customers. It seems there is a very dangerous problem that causes the engine to turn off while driving. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5650 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN JOSE, CA |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A45BAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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