NHTSA Complaint #11478908 — 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11478908
Vehicle	2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 8, 2022
Date Filed	August 11, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

My 2015 Santa Fe was known to lose oil between routine changes, and spontaneously increase rpms, and two mechanics were unable to find any reasons for this. While driving home from work, my engine began to knock, smoke, and within minutes seized. I was able to coast to the side of the busy highway, and had to arrange for a tow. Two mechanics stated the bearings were shot, though with routine maintenance and less than 90k miles, they could find no cause. When brought to a Hyundai dealership, they advised there was no warranty and they declined to offer any good faith assistance.

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