| Issue ID | 1674691 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11339377 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 12/07/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The santa fe's engine seized while traveling on an interstate highway going ~65 mph. After the car was stopped on the side of the highway, oil leaking from the engine was visible on the ground. The santa fe's engine would not turn over/start. After towing and letting the car sit overnight at an auto shop, the cold engine would still not turn over/start when the mechanic tried. The trusted mechanic said the engine had seized and was useless. A recall was issued for hyundai's santa fe sport and sonata of the same year, 2013-2014 models. The recall is for machining errors during engine manufacturing. These errors can cause premature wear of the bearings leading to engine seizures. Have other people experienced this defect in the 2014 santa fe? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SILVER SPRING, MD |
| VIN pattern | KM8SNDHF9EUXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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