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2012 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1576368
Internal NHTSA #	11222597
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2012
File date	20/06/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving straight on busy street approaching highway, car shook, all warning lights illuminated, then dimmed as car came to a stop and died in the center of the road. It could not be restarted. This happened in seconds, not affording driver enough time to move toward shoulder. As hyundai explained, the engine failed and, in so doing, sent electric surge that also "fried" the starter. Dealer indicated there were photos of engine after incident. Local mechanic said that after removing the starter, visual inspection allowed him to determine a new engine was needed. This is consistent with hyundai's explanation. There were no problems with this car prior. Two prior engine-related safety recalls (issued in response to this problem) were performed on this vehicle, and no safety problems were detected. Hyundai advised this is a known issue for sonatas, and they remain unable to determine when/where this will happen to any sonata. A local dealer had several on lot with same issue. Engine and starter need to be replaced, and it remains undetermined if any other components were impacted.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	71000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHERRY HILL, NJ
VIN pattern	5NPEC4AC7CHXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	25
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What is Recall?
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.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
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 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Hyundai SONATA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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