| Issue ID | 1016256 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10547548 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 24/08/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle ignited into flames while parked and unoccupied. The fire department extinguished the fire. An independent investigator stated the fire originated in the engine compartment. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC4DHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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