NHTSA Complaint #11477827 — 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA

FIRERELATED issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11477827
Vehicle 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component FIRERELATED
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 175,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State IL

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. Upon inspection, there were flames coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard; however, the vehicle was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

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