| Issue ID | 1685188 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11351350 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE SPORT |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 30/05/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This car has had a lower engine knock at start up from day one. They took care of knock sensor system but it still knocks at start up all the time and they refuse to take care of it at the dealership. I am a retired automotive restoration shop owner of 40 years and have had articles written about my shop so i know for a fact that the knock is coming from the rod bearings! It seems as though hyundai dealerships thinks and acts like everyone they encounter with this issue does not know what they are talking about. I am at the point of hiring an attorney before something bad happens with my wife and daughter while in the car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHAPARRAL, NM |
| VIN pattern | 5NMZT3LB5HHXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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