| Issue ID | 1516085 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11153328 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 11/09/18 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. When the contact entered the vehicle, the instrument panel stated that the rear driver's side door was open. The contact exited the vehicle, opened the door, and closed the door. After attempting to open the door again, the door remained locked and the entire electrical system shut down. In addition, the traction warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gettel hyundai of sarasota (3500 bee ridge rd, sarasota, fl 34239, (941) 923-1411) where it was diagnosed that a new door lock needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 5,988. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5988 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SARASOTA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4ACXCHXXXXXX |
| 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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