NHTSA Complaint #11513588 — 2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11513588
Vehicle	2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 18, 2023
Date Filed	March 24, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

When removing the key from the ignition, the cars engine was still running, as I was unable to turn the vehicle off. After a few tries the car was off and the engine stopped. I drove 1/2 mile, smelled something burning, looked down and saw smoke coming up from my lap area, and immediately turned the car off and jumped out of the vehicle..The engine continued to run while the key was removed... Car was eventually towed by Insurance Company tow company to the Factory Authorized service center

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