| Issue ID | 1558575 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11203298 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 19/04/19 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 30mph approaching a red light, my 2018 sonata cut off once i came to a complete stop at the red light. I was in city limits approaching a hwy intersection. The check engine light came on and the car restarted after one attempt. Once the vehicle re started it was sluggish,sputtering and would not accelerate over 20mph... I made it home safely nonetheless. I left the car parked for approx 10 mins and it restarted easily. I then drove it directly to the local dealer where the car was purchased. I was told the car stopped because the engine system required an update. The update was completed and i drove the car home. The next day or maybe two days later i received a letter from the dealership saying my car required a free recall and to schedule a date to have the car serviced. Over the phone i was told something along the lines of the engine harness needed to be replaced. When the car's engine cut off in traffic i was en route to picking up my toddler. I no longer felt safe driving the vehicle and i traded the car in and cut my losses, which were substantial. Other problems i noticed in the time i had the vehicle were that the back passenger seat belt locked or anchored if i leaned forward slightly and low visibility at night through the front winshield. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16590 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERIDIAN, MS |
| VIN pattern | 5NPE34AF1JHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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