| Issue ID | 1501636 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11132846 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/10/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact noticed a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment when turning the vehicle left or right. The vehicle was taken to lehman hyundai (21400 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169, (866) 647-4751) who stated that there was no recall regarding the failure. The dealer noticed that the alternator was replaced the previous year and stated that there should not be any failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the rattling sound remained. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 73,770. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73770 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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