| Issue ID | 1489090 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11119562 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 30/07/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the engine seized. In order to pull over to the side of the road, the vehicle had to be restarted multiple times as it continued to stall. The vehicle was taken to route 60 hyundai (8575 20th st, vero beach, fl 32966, (772) 569-6004) where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. * consumer stated the manufactuter was made aware of the incident. They replaced the engine but refused to assist in replacing the vehicle. The car pulled to the left heavily afterwards. The dealer assisted me with discounts to replace the vehicle as i no longer trusted the vehicle. My complaint is solely against the manufacturer. Updated 10/22/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VERO BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC8BHXXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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