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2018 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1539677
Internal NHTSA #	11181321
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SANTA FE SPORT
Model Year	2018
File date	18/02/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On 2/8/2019 an update for the knock sensor was done on my vehicle. On 2/18/19 i was driving up a steep hill on a highway when my vehicle lost power upon acceleration. I was unable to go faster than 17 mph uphill and 50 mph on level highway (speed limit is 70 mph). It was 16 degrees f and i had an infant in the car. I was told by the dealership it is likely due to the update done on the knock sensor and to drive it to their dealership. I did not feel it was safe to drive any further than necessary so i had it towed (i had to pull over constantly because the speed limit is 70 mph). The dealer ran a diagnostic and it came back it needs a new engine. The current engine only has approx. 14,500 miles on the odometer. The dealer requested a new engine from hyundai but it has not been approved yet and they believe it is a result of the knock sensor update. They estimate i will not have my vehicle repaired for at least 3 months. The dealer said they are having several other vehicles of this same make, model and year come in for the same problem. It was very hazardous having a vehicle unable to accelerate in winter with an infant in the car. I was in a remote area and this could have had the potential for a much worse outcome than it did.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	14500
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KALISPELL, MT
VIN pattern	5NMZDULB4JHXXXXXX
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	60
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2018 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2018 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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