| Issue ID | 1226568 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10779962 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 04/10/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on the freeway at approximately 65mph when my sonata unexpectedly completely shut down. I was able to coast off until the car dies on the off-ramp and is completely immobile. My car then had a small engine fire, but was put out and became a stationary obstacle during rush-hour traffic forcing other vehicles to go around and nearly caused several catastrophic accidents as a result. In contacting the dealership, i learned of the recall, though seeing as the recall has not been implemented, many drivers continue to drive their ailed vehicles because those of us who work cannot be without our vehicles for an unknown amount of time. Hyundai needs to fix this immediately as more and more vehicles will begin to die because drivers are told they will "have to wait until parts come in, there's nothing we can do until they come in or hyundai tells us we can implement the recall." |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EDMONDS, WA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC0BHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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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