| Issue ID | 1571841 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11219225 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 06/06/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The fuel gauge has stopped working correctly, it jumps all around in mileage. Have no idea how much is in the gas tank. Have to fill after i go 300 or so miles just to be safe. The fuel mileage indicator will go from high 360 to 47 miles left and everywhere in between, the car can be sitting at a stop light or moving, makes no difference |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POMPANO BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC8CHXXXXXX |
| 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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