| Issue ID | 1721955 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11394271 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/08/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, she heard an abnormal banging sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the rod bearing fractured and pierced through the engine block. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was left in the possession of the mechanic. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and offered no assistance. Recently, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v746000 (engine) which she linked to the failure. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 180000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ESCONDIDO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZG3AB9CGXXXXXX |
| 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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