NHTSA Complaint #11569737 — 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11569737
Vehicle	2018 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 10, 2024
Date Filed	February 4, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Car would not start. Odor of burning wires coming from the engine compartment with a little smoke. Had car towed to the Dealer who replaced the starter. Ok for two weeks then same thing. No Start and an odor of burning wires coming from the engine compartment. Had it towed to the Dealer again where it sits today.

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