| Issue ID | 843816 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10381665 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 02/01/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel smell 2011 sonata limited no turbo. Very noticeable fuel smell in the cabin after car is warm and at idle or when moving less than 10 mph. Have heard/read similar complaints related to overfilling gas tank, this tank has never been overfilled. Opened hood after car warm and gas smell is very strong. Opened trunk and there is no smell. Long idle when warm and the car is very uncomfortable to be in especially with young kids. Possible safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PARKVILLE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC0BHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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