| Issue ID | 1386861 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000871 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 10/10/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai sonata. While at a stop sign and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle hesitated and did not accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim click automotive in tucson az, 85710), but the failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was not a known issue. The failure mileage was approximately 1,012. ... Updated 07/20/17 *bf the consumer stated the hesitation upon acceleration occurred several times a week. Usually when making a left turn. Updated 07/25/2017*js the consumer stated the engine would freeze while driving. The consumer stated the failures have been occurring since the vehicle was purchased in 2015 *js updated 11/07/2017*js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1012 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | VAIL, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5NPE34AF0FHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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