| Issue ID | 1507473 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142358 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 08/09/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, a strong odor of fuel was present inside the cabin. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and unrelated to filling up the fuel tank. In addition, the contact described that there was a strong, indistinct odor similar to that of burning chemicals also inside the vehicle. Hiley hyundai of fort worth (9000 west fwy, fort worth, texas 76108, (817) 796-8993) was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
| 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 |
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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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