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2012 Hyundai SONATA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	942448
Internal NHTSA #	10477688
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor Company
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2012
File date	01/09/12
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2012 hyundai sonata. Consumer states concern with electronic ignition system and the lack of an engine kill switch. *tgw the consumer stated he had no way of shutting down the vehicle if the computer system accelerated or if he encountered a stuck gas pedal. The consumer wants to know, that he has a positive means of manually shutting down the vehicle in an emergency situation. The consumer would like a clear explanation of the push button engine star/stop switch. He would like to know is it a computer function or a manual electrical disconnect to the vehicles electronics. Also, if it is a computer function, will the dealer install a manual toggle switch under the dash that will kill all electrical power to the vehicle. The consumer stated the hyundai sent him a letter, advising him to reference his owners manual. However, the manual did not address his primary concern. The manual only talked about how to operate the switch. Updated 11/13/12
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	GEORGETOWN, KY
VIN pattern	5NPEC4AB2CHXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Hyundai SONATA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Hyundai SONATA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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