NHTSA Complaint #11591509 — 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11591509
Vehicle	2010 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 22, 2024
Date Filed	May 30, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon attempting to turn the ignition key in the ignition switch to start the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to turn, and the steering wheel locked. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the ignition switch was replaced; however, the vehicle failed to start. The mechanic determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The mechanic contacted the manufacturer for parts and was informed that the unknown part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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