NHTSA Complaint #11447954 — 2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11447954
Vehicle	2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 22, 2021
Date Filed	January 18, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

My 2018 Hyundai Accent had to recalls when purchased with a auto loan January 2021, In June 2021 the vehicle caught fire and exploded in the motion. Vehicle had been serviced for brake rear drums, 2 diagnostics before June. Fire department ruled fire as electrical.

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