NHTSA Complaint #11534088 — 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11534088
Vehicle	2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	July 24, 2023
Date Filed	July 24, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

The vehicle will accelerate unexpectedly without using the accelarator. Usually this occurs when releasing the brakes and on a slight incline.. To date no injuries or damage has occurred due to this. My dealer has not reproduced this defect as far as I know. This vehicle has nor been inspected by the daeler or insurance reps to my knowlwdge. There is no prior indication that an acceleration will occur-no lights or any warnings. This issues has occurred several time within the last year.

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