| Issue ID | 1354610 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10950148 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/01/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We were driving the vehicle on the highway around 60 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway with no prior warning, no check engine light, no overheating.... The engine has oil and the radiator is full of antifreeze. We took it to a hyundai dealer, they advised the engine is locked up and we need new engine that costs $8500. 00. According to some reviews on the internet, this has happened to many people and hyundai ended up replacing the engines for them. I called hyundai customer care center, they refused to do anything about it because the car is out of warranty period (79k miles). It looks like this is a common defect in these cars and the manufacturer should recall these engines. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEWISVILLE, 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 |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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