| Issue ID | 1550507 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11191966 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/01/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that he smelled a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to wolfchase hyundai (7727 us-64, memphis, tn 38133, (901) 435-9400) and the engine was replaced under a warranty. After the repair, the fuel odor returned and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline); however, the dealer ignored it and charged the contact over $1,000 for the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired again and the fuel odor remained. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 109,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MEMPHIS, TN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC4DHXXXXXX |
| 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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