| Issue ID | 1496473 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11128418 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/08/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 65 mph, a popping noise was heard underneath the hood without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be inspected by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to lester glenn hyundai (732-240-8833, located at 386 rte 37 e, toms river, nj 08753) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall and the warranty was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 114000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ |
| VIN pattern | KM8SRDHF6DUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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