NHTSA Complaint #11687863 — 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11687863
Vehicle	2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 15, 2025
Date Filed	September 17, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

UNKNOWN Went to the grocery store and vehicle was working fine. Upon leaving the store, started the car, ESC OFF light was on and when I went to press the brake to put the vehicle in reverse, the gearshift was locked and I couldn't move the gear. Long story short, I had to get my vehicle towed to the house as the vehicle is non-drivable at this time. Kelly's Blue Book indicated there were a few Hyundai recalls related to the ESC but my make and model was not affected but clearly I believe it is based on my experience and find this very unsafe.

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