NHTSA Complaint #11359871 — 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11359871
Vehicle 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 100,300 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NM

Consumer Description

ENGINE SEIZED ON 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. NO WARNING AT ALL. TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP. DID NOT TAKE TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC FOUND NO OIL IN THE DIP STICK. SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE DONE A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO. VEHICLE JUST WENT OVER 100K IN MILEAGE. I'VE KEPT UP WITH THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES. HAS TO BE SOMETHING WITH THESE HYUNDAI ENGINE.

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