| Issue ID | 1404146 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11020404 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 26/08/17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2017 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 5 mph and turning to the right, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and surged forward. The vehicle drove onto a nearby lawn and eventually crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed. The vehicle received damage to the front end and was towed away. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed due to the extent of damage. The contact stated that the passenger received injuries to the chest and wrist area, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MANALAPAN, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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