| Issue ID | 1487951 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11118528 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 19/07/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My engine catch on fire. I was driving highway when i started to hear a loud flapping / knocking noise . It got louder when i pressed on the gas pedal. All of a sudden the engine died going 55 mph on the highhway. I guide the car to the side of the highway . Immediately seeing smoke coming from the hood/ engine. Then flames shoot up from the engine. Got out the car call 911 . The fire department was able to put the fire out but it was too late the whole engine was destroy. Glad i was not hurt but my car is a total loss. I didnt have the police report will have it within 10 days per alabama state trooper department |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOBILE, AL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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