NHTSA Complaint #11477478 — 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

When I first purchased the SFS I noticed the shift change was always inconsistent. RPM would jump no matter what the speed was. It slowly started to lose MPG and power. The major issue began with a tapping sound coming from the engine. Shortly after, the CE light came on. Had the sensor replaced and soon after- engine stalls again. Days later, the car stalls while excelerating on the Delaware Memorial bridge. The most horrific detail about this incident is that my 5 year old was in the car and it was 5pm rush hour traffic. We were “lucky” enough to coast to the end of the bridge to be able to pull over. Without a proper place to pull over, we were almost hit by a semi who noticed my vehicle seconds before ramming into us. It was the most helpless feeling to not be able to get out of your vehicle and walk to safe location. I will not risk driving my vehicle even a mile. I fear that my vehicle will be the cause of an accident and I can’t bear to think of what would happen. I still do not have an answer to what is causing this issue. Scanners do not pick up any issues and the CE light is not on. All fluids are good and battery was replaced 6 months ago. I’m at a complete loss.