| Issue ID | 1480167 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11110461 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE SPORT |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 06/07/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving down the highway at 70 mph the car stalled and then turned off completely. No power brakes, no power steering. Luckily i was driving and was able to coast of the road and down a ramp. Car failed to re-start or turn over. We were stuck on the side of the road for 3 hours in 100 degree heat waiting for help. I will never buy another hyundai. Nhtsa please do something about these faulty motors... Someone will get killed if they have not already been. Hyundai looked at the car and said they will replace the motor under warranty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRISCO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZW3LA9DGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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