| Issue ID | 1371993 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10979310 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 28/03/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine seized, thankfully i was barely leaving my home. Engine totally failed with no warning. No check engine lights went on until after the engine failed. Engine also began smoking. Hyundai concluded the car had total engine failure. The car received regular maintenance/ oil changes and taken care of. Being a 2013 should not have had engine failure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZW3LA9DGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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