| Issue ID | 1505389 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11140657 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 13/10/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving 55 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming through the air vents. He then observed flames under the hood. A police report was filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop where the contact was informed that the vehicle was a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZUDLA0DGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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 | 55 |
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