| Issue ID | 1456422 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11081581 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE SPORT |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 18/03/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased a cpo car from dealership. 32k miles. Drove approximately 150 miles when driving up a major highway at 60mph, engine starting severe knocking, in less then 1/2 mile, engine failed. Electrical worked, put on hazard lights. Brakes were unusable. Coasted to emergency lane and pushed into park. Car was towed back to dealership where it was determined that the car engine threw a rod. Entire engine needed to be replaced. This car was "certified". Car was returned to dealership where a full refund was obtained. I have video of the engine sound. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32820 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZW4LA7FGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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