| Issue ID | 1153758 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10680116 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 25/01/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on an interstate at 75 miles an hour, my engine started to make a knocking sound and was losing acceleration. I tried accelerating but the car did not accelerate. The engine then seized up and i coasted to the side of the interstate. Car was towed to dealership. The dealership stated the second cylinder broke up inside the engine causing the engine to seize. They are replacing the engine. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GALLOWAY, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZU3LB3DGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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