| Issue ID | 1490444 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11120618 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/07/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was in park, the engine would occasionally fail to start. The contact would have to place the vehicle in neutral and make several attempts before the vehicle would start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the computer could not read the codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,185. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 186185 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BENSALEM, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC9BHXXXXXX |
| 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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