NHTSA Complaint #11642620 — 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11642620
Vehicle	2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 1, 2025
Date Filed	February 13, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The battery warning light illuminated. The alternator was not holding power. I was on the freeway and the vehicle lost total power. After seeing a certified mechanic I was made aware of a oil leak from the valve gasket that was leaking on to the alternator wires and caused it to loose power. There is a recall for the same vehicle with the exact same issues, however my vehicle is not on the list of vehicles affected by this recall.

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