| Issue ID | 1495139 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11124404 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 05/08/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ii own a 2016 hyundai sonata hybrid with 34,000 miles. I have had no problems with the car until the incident that occurred on aug 5, 2018 while driving on three lane highway 99 north of modesto. At about 70mph the dashboard lite up with brake system warnings. At the same time, the engine shut down. I struggled in traffic to move to the side of the road and got to the apron and found i had no brakes but managed to stop. I turned the ignition off and visually inspected the car, especially the brakes. Seeing nothing, after a few minutes, turned it back on. The engine started but the warning lights remained on. I had brakes and slowly drove to an off ramp to get help. After getting off the highway, i stopped and again turned the ignition off. When i turned it back on, all systems were good. I drove over 100 miles home without problems. I immediately took the car to my dealer, alexander hyundai, oxnard ca. After 2 days, they found no faults but in consultation with hyundai support, decided the problem was with the hydraulic braking system and performed the hyundai recommended service. I have serious concerns about the safety of the car based on the service performed. I was not using the brakes at the time of the shutdown and wouldn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OXNARD, CA |
| VIN pattern | KMHE34L16GAXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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