NHTSA Complaint #11502854 — 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11502854
Vehicle	2011 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
Date of Incident	November 1, 2022
Date Filed	January 20, 2023
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, there was an abnormal rattling and ticking noise detected. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that an engine replacement was needed. The dealer requested the maintenance records but denied repair coverage due to old oil in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

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