| Issue ID | 1171971 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10703165 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 19/03/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving a/c turned itself on, would not turn off with the off button, had to select head/foot airflow button to get system to turn off. Second incident on march 30th a/c would not turn off while vehicle was in park prior to engine shut off, had to select several different settings before a/c would shut off. Third incident today again a/c turned itself on and would not turn off prior to engine shut off - had to again select several different settings to turn off a/c. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68523 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TITUSVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZG3AB5CGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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