| Issue ID | 1546289 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11186611 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 04/03/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to bentley hyundai (3805 university dr, huntsville, al 35816, (256) 713-0505). The dealer indicated that they serviced the vehicle per an unknown recall campaign; however, the contact was uncertain if the part replaced was a newly designed oem engine assembly. After the dealer's repair, the vehicle continued to slowly accelerate. The dealer was unable to determine a permanent remedy. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HUNTSVILLE, AL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC3DHXXXXXX |
| 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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