NHTSA Complaint #11465243 — 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11465243
Vehicle	2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 16, 2022
Date Filed	May 19, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The vehicle is equipped with a Theta II engine. After several months of oil consumption tests Colonial Hyundai in Downingtown PA changed the motor but not the spark plugs. Vehicle became disabled while driving with a clogged catalytic converter which an independent mechanic said was clogged with burnt oil. Hyundai dealership contends excessive oil consumption has negative impact on catalytic converter. This seems to be a performance and possible safety issue for vehicles which were subjected to running while consuming excessive oil.

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