| Issue ID | 1451713 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11076520 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/02/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was engine failure. The dealer (thompson hyundai, 1000 merritt blvd, baltimore, md 21222, (410) 288-5700) serviced the vehicle for four recalls, of which one that pertained to the engine assembly. However, the failure continued and the service engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to more than one independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer issued ten tsbs for the engine and engine cooling and one recall for the engine assembly, but the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 92,633. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92633 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROSEDALE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB0BHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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