NHTSA Complaint #11529142 — 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11529142
Vehicle	2015 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 26, 2023
Date Filed	June 27, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

My car had been in and out of dealership going through oil consumption testing. Was at dealership on Monday June 19th having more pictures as well as dropping oil pan etc. I was told Friday June 23 2023 car would be ready they were checking a seal to make sure it didn’t leak. I picked car up brought it home went out of town with my fiancée in his vehicle. Drove my car on Monday June 26th to work when I got off I picked my granddaughter and mother up. Drove home and 5 minutes of being inside my car exploded in my driveway. I did receive 1st degree burns was treated at my local ER.

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