NHTSA Complaint #11604178 — 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11604178
Vehicle	2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 2, 2011
Date Filed	July 24, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

Getting occasional knocking sound while vehicle is running and immediately even when the vehicle is turned off. Sound is emanating from the rear of the vehicle (gas tank).

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