2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
79,951 miles

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problem #3

Jul 292021

Sonata

  • 141,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle decelerated independently with the Electronic Stability Control warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V759000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

- Hopewell, VA, USA

problem #2

Aug 012016

Sonata

  • 56,052 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving highway speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power without warning. The vehicle was taken to South bay Hyundai (20433 hawthorne blvd, torrence, ca) where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal assembly and fuel pump were defective and needed to be modified. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,052.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 222015

Sonata

  • 42,800 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while idled, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle lunged forward and the contact was able to avoid a collision. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an ECU upgrade needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,800.

- Borden, IN, USA