| Issue ID | 1137759 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10662556 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 25/10/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hyundai santa fe sport. Can start/stop engine in various gear including reverse. Purchased april 10, 2014. After driving my new hyundai for a week or so, decided to wash it. My habit is to wipe out the hatch and under the hood. Upon opening the hood discovered no coolant in reservoir. Evident there never was any from the factory. Month later replaced back-up camera. 5 months later shifted to reverse navigation system went totally black. Couldn't get service appointment until week and half later. One week to date, after navigation blacked-out while in park and no one inside auto drifted back. Vehicle was damaged. Found hyundai santa fe can start or stop in various gear including reverse which is dangerous. I could never feel safe driving the auto again. Filed complaint with hyundai motor america eating for resolution. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11922 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | IRWIN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZWDLA5EGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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