NHTSA Complaint #11566080 — 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11566080
Vehicle	2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 1, 2023
Date Filed	January 17, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

While driving on the highway, the engine cut out and died. It appears the engine seized. This is similar to the issues with the Santa Fe 2.4L engines, however this engine is a V6. According to a mechanic that inspected the engine, it appears that the engine had been burning engine oil, which ultimately led to the engine failure. There was no warning prior to engine failure. The engine failed while driving on the interstate, and the car coasted to a stop on the hard shoulder and would no longer start.

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