NHTSA Complaint #11520065 — 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11520065
Vehicle	2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	May 1, 2020
Date Filed	May 2, 2023
Mileage	73,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact stated that he shifted into neutral(N) to stop the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that two unknown sensors and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

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