| Issue ID | 1556238 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11196524 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE SPORT |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 07/04/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai santa fe sport. The contact stated that the engine seized in the middle of traffic. The contact had the blue link feature, which alerted her to exit the vehicle for safety reasons. The contact stated that all new hyundai's had the safety feature. The vehicle was towed to hyundai of kirkland (11706 124th ave ne, kirkland, wa 98034, (425) 821-6611) to be diagnosed. The dealer sent documentation to the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the dealer that the engine needed to be replaced and the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was number 26 on the manufacturer's engine replacement list. The manufacturer stated that they would replace the engine under a new warranty. The contact was currently using a loaner vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer would issue a recall on may 5, 2019. The failure mileage was 16,461. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16461 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOUNT VERNON, WA |
| VIN pattern | 5NMZUDLB9HHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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