| Issue ID | 1597469 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11252890 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 02/09/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on a highway and my car simply stopped accelerating and began to shut off. How does a car just die in the middle of driving?! This is a serious safety hazard that needs to be addressed. I barely made it over to the side of the road to get out of the way of traffic. Nearly got hit by a car!! I was absolutely terrified that i was going to get hit because i was unable to move my car. Unknown reasoning for failure, but i believe this to be an engine malfunction or issue with the alternator. I am now aware of a recall on that indicates engine failure would result in vehicle stall, increasing the risk of crash!!!! Unbelievable. Please address this problem so that no one else has to experience something as terrifying as this! Recall number: 15v568000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC0CHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 65 |
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