| Issue ID | 1163348 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10692046 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/01/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am using the same key that i have used since the car was first purchased new. Several times per week, when i stop the car and shift it into park, i am unable to remove the key from the ignition. The steering wheel is not locked, the car will start fine, and the car will run fine---i am just unable to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is turned off an in park. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIRPORT, NY |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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