| Issue ID | 1680681 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11343920 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 31/07/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check engine light illuminated while traveling down the interstate, lost power to the gas pedal taking speed down to 30 mph. Managed to make it off of an exit and to the closest mechanic. The mechanic found metal fragments in the oil filter leading him to believe that there is a faulty engine. Called hyundai of asheville and was told to bring it in. They diagnosed it as the cams locking up, meaning i need a new engine. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 117930 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEBO, NC |
| VIN pattern | KM8SRDHFXEUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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