NHTSA Complaint #10972014 — 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10972014 |
| Vehicle | 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 85,155 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING THE SAME CONDITION IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE OEM PART WOULD FAIL AGAIN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,155. UPDATED 06/21/17*LJ *CN
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