| Issue ID | 1354413 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10949984 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 28/01/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred between 4 and 8 times per year. The contact received a recall notification. The vehicle was taken to the dealer replaced the oil measuring stick and the vehicle passed the evaluation. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic for a second. It was diagnosed that one of the pistons was failing and eventually the engine would fail. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 82,600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82600 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PONCE, PR |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC6BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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