| Issue ID | 1471444 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11099260 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 19/04/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tires wore premature and it was determined to be the front left hub bearing at 41696 miles. We had been hearing a thumping noise and it slowly worsened over time. Took it back for another noise in the rear end. Hyundai determined it to be the coupler and axles that had failed. Service person said it could have locked up and caused further damage. Also the upper and lower ac lines went bad and needed to be replaced. Service person said we have been getting three to five a week. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TINLEY PARK, IL |
| VIN pattern | KM8SNDHFXDUXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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