| Issue ID | 1094901 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10618566 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/05/13 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Submission from congressman thompson on behalf of constituent re 2012 hyundai santa fe defects. *smd the consumer stated on two separate occasions, the vehicle behaved as if, it were in neutral, although the gear shift was in drive and the check engine light illuminated. The consumer was able to find a dealer, where they applied an approved update to the computer board. The vehicle performed as designed for the next 500 miles. The consumer experienced four similar failures, while driving on the parkway. The consumer went to another dealer, and they replaced the throttle. The consumer has since driven 1,000 miles, with no problem. |
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| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | UNION CITY, PA |
| 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 |
| 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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