NHTSA Complaint #11610088 — 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11610088
Vehicle	2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	August 8, 2024
Date Filed	August 21, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

A fire started in the passenger headlight assembly. The car had only been running for about 7 minutes directly prior to the fire being noticed. At the time of the fire it was parked & turned off. No injuries. It burned thru/melted part of the bumper & damaged something with the windshield washer fluid. Several people were at risk due to there being a fire! The car was parked at a gas station when the fire broke out. I don't think they have done a thorough investigation yet. It is current at Hyundai of Metairie in Metairie LA. According to the service technician my car is not the only one they have there that had the same thing happen. No warning signs, sounds, or anything else.

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