| Issue ID | 1589935 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11242286 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 05/08/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph and entering the freeway ramp, the vehicle seized with all warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed smoke coming from underneath his hood. No flames were noticed. The vehicle was towed by aaa to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with vapor lock. The vehicle was not repaired but was then towed to the dealer inver grove hyundai (1290 50th st e, inver grove heights, mn 55077 (888) 706-5928) but no diagnostic test was performed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that an investigation would take place. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | E SAINT PAUL, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB2CHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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