NHTSA Complaint #11518995 — 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11518995
Vehicle	2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 28, 2023
Date Filed	April 25, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

There were 2 instances where my vehicle stopped. Once I was driving 15mph and it said “Put car in Park”. The 2nd, I was driving 45mph and the vehicle said “Step on the Brake to start car”. I have also had 2 instances where my odometer just keeps going up and down. He 2nd instance, the car was making a ticking noise and hazard along with other lights were flashing.

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