| Issue ID | 1659963 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11323792 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 04/05/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine has been replaced 2 times doing 65 mph on freeway loses power in addition air bag light is on when they had car for 3 weeks they gave it back and said they didn't know what was wrong with airbags i had vehicle towed there 2 days ago again and spoke to [xxx] at palm springs hyundai and he said they were trying to figure out problem with engine they installed and if i wanted him to diagnose airbags problems it would be a 150 diagnosis fee they had the car there the first time for 3 weeks and released it and til my daughter that they could not figure it out airbags issues are dangerous if they are not working correctly and deploy on freeway i told [xxx] service guy this but he giggled and said it would cost 150 dollars diagnostic fee which he said they checked several months ago i lent my daughter who drives my 8 year old grandson my vehicle because i was concerned of their safety i am a cancer patient and need a vehicle to get back and forth to my doctors when i asked [xxx] about a rental he brushed me off and said there were none available at this point i am going to call abc investigative reporters because i am at a wits end i really need help with this matter thank you [xxx] airbags also [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CATHEDRAL, CA |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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