# 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1520207` · 2018-12-02 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** SONATA
- **Year:** 2016
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 26,000
- **Speed:** 75 mph
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY WHEN I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD BOOM AND MY CAR STALLED.  I RESTARTED MY CAR AND IT WAS DRIVEN HOME.  CAR DEALER MECHANIC STATED IT WAS AN EXHAUST BACKFIRE AND BLAMED IT ON USING CHEAP ARCO GAS.  I HAVE HAD ONE MORE STALL ON THE FREEWAY AROUND LAST APRIL.
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