| Issue ID | 1500274 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11131686 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 22/09/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car stopped in the middle of the freeway while 120 miles from home. Engine, oil, battery and eps lights all came on at the same time and car slowed down until it stopped. I was barely able to move it from the middle lane to the right side of the freeway. My car was still over the white line and it could have easily been hit by oncoming traffic. Car was smoking from the passenger side. Towed to nearby mechanic who stated that car had no oil. I just received an oil change less than two weeks prior and had 2500 miles left before i needed another one. Mechanic stated that i need a new engine. I just purchased this car in feb 2018. Warranty is fighting me on fixing it so now i have payments on a car that doesnt work and its still 120 miles away. I had to get a rental just to get my family home safely. This vehicle is clearly having engine issues that no one seems to care about but my family was in extreme danger and no one seems to care about that. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 213000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBUS, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC8BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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