| Issue ID | 1425842 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11047184 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE SPORT |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 17/11/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This vehicle has dangerous hesitation issues at lower speeds. I drive in heavy slow traffic frequently and changing lanes or accelerating at lower speeds is dangerous and i fear an accident could easily happen. When travelling at speeds below 20mph and there is need to accelerate to change lanes, the vehicle hesitates when the gas is applied. It can be for 3 or 4 seconds before the vehicle actually accelerates, by this time, the cars coming up in the lane i'm moving into, have to slow down to avoid hitting me. I've had it to the dealer and they say nothing is wrong and suggested that i try using a different driving mode, which i did with the same result. This happens everyday under the same circumstances and has since i bought the car. It's an on-going problem. The dealer is obviously playing dumb with regards to the issue, because there is no shortage of comments on the internet, all stating the same issue. I seriousy am considering selling the car because of how dangerous it is. Sad that hyundai can't admit the problem. Nhtsa, please step in and make them accountable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SCHWENKSVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZWDLLAXHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
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