| Issue ID | 1153760 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10680118 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 15/10/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel gauge has stopped showing the proper amount of fuel in the car. Car was filled at a local station, entered the roadway, low fuel light began to flash. Fuel gauge has not worked properly since. Brought the car to the dealer, was told by dealer that this is a known issue but is not considered a recall item. Repair was quoted at over $600 to replace the fuel module. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TINTON FALLS , NJ |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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