2012 Hyundai Sonata cruise control problems

B pillar separated from the frame during collision causing catastrophic intrusion into the cabin upon impact leading to death of the driver. No other occupants in the vehicle. Multiple investigators noted the B pillar failure upon inspection. Independent, certified crash reconstruction expert also noticed immediately that the B pillar had failed which caused cabin intrusion to an extraordinary degree considering the 2 vehicles involved were going less than 40mph. Vehicle is available for inspection.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while idled, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle lunged forward and the contact was able to avoid a collision. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an ECU upgrade needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,800.