| Issue ID | 1374974 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10982987 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 05/04/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After 104,000 miles, my santa fe 2012 engine died on the road. Heard a knocking sound, and then the gears locked, and i was stuck in the middle of a busy street. The santa fe was towed to the dealership, and told there was a huge hole in the engine. Told i would need a new engine. Price $8,000 for the repair. Went to my local mechanic, and paid $5,000 for a new engine. I need to know where i can file with hyundai, for i heard of a possible recall on 2012 santa fe's in the near future. Any suggestions? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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